The Council Chamber is open for in-person public comment and seating. The Mayor and/or one or more members of the City Council may participate virtually in this meeting.
How to observe the meeting virtually:
1. Spectrum local access Channel 27
2. Online live webcast at www.cityofpalmdale.org.
How to Submit Public Comments:
VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENT DURING THE MEETING – ZOOM Number: US: +1 669 444 9171 Webinar ID: 874 1985 2900 Passcode: 917086
Webinar attendee link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87419852900? pwd=bXpiQWd3R2h5d1ArTEsxNnhJTGVCZz09.
Verbal comments must be limited to three (3) minutes. Public comments submitted will become part of the official meeting record.
The safety and well-being of employees and the public remains the City's top priority. The City of Palmdale appreciates your patience and understanding during these challenging times.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER
5, 2022
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
City Council
Wednesday, October
5, 2022
The City Council is making every effort to follow the spirit and intent of the Brown Act and other applicable laws regulating the conduct of public meetings in order to maximize transparency and public access.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability- related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267-5151 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
If you require oral Spanish translation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267- 5151 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Your courtesy is requested to help our meetings run smoothly. If you’ll be kind enough to follow these simple rules, we can make the best possible use of your time and ours:
Please refrain from public displays or outbursts, such as unsolicited applause, comments, cheering, foul language or obscenities.
Any disruptive activities that substantially interfere with the ability of the City Council to carry out its meeting will not be permitted and offenders will be asked to leave the meeting.
Please turn off/mute your cell phones and mobile devices.
5:00 P.M.
1. CALL MEETINGS TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
MAYOR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM LOA,
COUNCILMEMBERS CARRILLO, BISHOP, BETTENCOURT
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
The public is invited to comment on any closed session item listed below. Please submit a Speaker's Form to the City Clerk
BEFORE
this portion of the meeting begins. Each
person addressing the Council is customarily given up to three minutes to speak (with double the time allotted to non-English speakers using a translator). The amount of time authorized may be adjusted by the chair. If you wish to provide information to the Council, please present the City Clerk with 7 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the administrative record. If you are attending the meeting by phone, please press *9 to "raise your hand." If attending by personal computer, please click the "raise your hand" button. Press *6 to un-mute yourself, state your name and begin speaking.
City Council
Wednesday, October
5, 2022
4. PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
4.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Ricci v. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 22STCV01269
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
4.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Shanae Smith, Patricia Nevarez and Michael "Mike" Behen vs. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 22STCV18219
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
4.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: John J. Murphy v. City of Palmdale
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case Number: 22STCV22544 Related City Claim Number: 2022-007
4.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Donald Ross D'Angelo v. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 21AVCV00441
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
5. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
6. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING
7:00 P.M.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS
City Council
Wednesday, October
5, 2022
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Presentation of a cute critter available for adoption at the Palmdale Animal Care Center.
8.2 Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor and Council declaring October 2022 as Crime Prevention Month in the City of Palmdale.
8.3 Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor and Council declaring October 2022 as Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month in the City of Palmdale.
9. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTION(S) and ORDINANCE(S) Staff Recommendation: Move to waive full reading of the Resolution (s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting. (Voice Vote - Requires a majority to waive.)
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS (EXCLUDING PUBLIC
HEARINGS)
You may address the Council/Authority once per meeting during Public Comments. This portion of the public comment is on any item listed on the agenda, excluding public hearings (if any). Public comment on public hearing items (if any) will be heard when that matter is considered. To address the Council/Authority regarding an item on the agenda, please fill out a Speaker's Form and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE
the Mayor/Chair
announces the item. Each person addressing the Council/Authority is customarily given up to three minutes to speak (with double the time allotted to non-English speakers using a translator). The amount of time authorized may be adjusted by the chair. If you wish to provide information to the Council, please present the City Clerk with 7 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the administrative record. If you are attending the meeting by phone, please press *9 to "raise your hand." If attending by personal computer, please click the "raise your hand" button. Press *6 to un-mute yourself, state your name and begin speaking.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by Council, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the Agenda.
11.1 Receive and file the Monthly Investment Activity Reports for August 2022. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
1. Staff_Report_-_Investment_Report_July_2022.docx
02 Aug 2022 Investment Rpt City&Successor.pdf
City Council
Wednesday, October
5, 2022
11.2 Approve Agreement with Datalink Networks in the amount of $385,159 for continued Microsoft Office 365 G3 Licensing and Approve Blanket Purchase Order # 20230164 with Datalink for the purchase of various technical peripherals and services. (Staff Reference: Information Technology Manager Thompson)
Datalinks O365 Staff Report.docx
PO# 20230164.pdf
A-8052.pdf
11.3 Approve Purchase Order # 20230206 with HP, Inc. in the amount not to exceed of $94,626 for the purchase of new desktop and laptop computers and Approve
Blanket Purchase Order # 20230205 with HP, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for FY 2022-23 for the procurement of various computer-related equipment. (Staff Reference: Information Technology Manager Thompson)
HP Refresh Staff Report.docx
Naspo MNNVP-133 Amd 5.pdf
PO# 20230205.pdf
PO# 20230206.pdf
11.4 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-105, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Making Legally Required Findings for Extending Remote Teleconference Participation for Meetings of the City Council and its Related and/or Subordinate Legislative Bodies. (Staff Reference: Interim City Attorney Porter)
SR_-_RESO_Authorizing_Remote_Meetings_100522.docx
RESO_-105Continuing_Remote_Meeting_authorization_-_For_Oct_5_2022.docx
11.5 Notice of Completion - Accept Public Improvements for American Builders Supply at 37810 Sierra Highway. (Staff Reference: Acting Director of Public Works Glidden)
SR-10052022 20-08 final.docx
EXHIBIT A 20-08.docx
EXHIBIT B.docx
NOC_20-08 ST IMPROVEMENTS.doc
11.6 Approve Agreement with Knorr Systems, Inc. for maintenance and repair services of aquatics facilities equipment in an amount not to exceed $400,000 over a five- year contract term. (Staff Reference: Acting Director of Public Works Glidden)
SR Approve Agreement No. A-7748 Knorr Systems Inc.docx
Agreement No. A-7748 Knorr Systems Inc.pdf
11.7 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. (Staff Reference: ActingCity Clerk Scott)
CC/SA - August 3, 2022
City Council
Wednesday, October
5, 2022
CC - August 17, 2022
City Council_SA 08 03 2022.pdf
CC Minutes 08 17 2022 5pm & 7pm.pdf
CC Minutes 08 17 2022 SM 7pm.pdf
12. PUBLIC HEARING
12.1 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1593 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Interim City Attorney Porter).
ORDINANCE NO. 1593, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE ADDING CHAPTER 7 (UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROHIBITED) OF TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC) OF THE PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC
CONVERTERS IN THE CITY
SR_Catalytic_Converter_Ordinance v4.docx
Catalytic_Converter_Ordinance_v3.docx
12.2 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Resolution CC 2022-091 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Interim City Attorney Porter).
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-091, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALMDALE APPROVING ADOPTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS: UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
SR_Admin_Cites_Reso_CC_2022-091.docx
Reso_CC_2022-091.doc
12.3 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1598 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Interim City Attorney Porter)
ORDINANCE NO. 1598, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE REVISING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.08.010
REGARDING THE SELECTION OF THE MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM
SR- Mayoral Selection - Sept 28.docx
Ord_-_Mayoral_Selection_-_Sept_28_2022.docx
RESO - 2017-008 - Mayor Pro Tem.pdf
12.4 Public Hearing to review the DRAFT Substantial Amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and the proposed expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; review the DRAFT Substantial Amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan and the proposed expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; receive pubic comments in compliance City Council
Wednesday, October
5, 2022
with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City's Citizen Participation Plan; direct staff to incorporate the public comments into the two DRAFT Substantial Amendments; and approve the DRAFT Substantial Amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and the DRAFT Substantial Amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan. (Staff Reference Interim Assistant City Manager Miller - Presented by Housing Coordinator Nichols)
1_SR_Substantial_Amend_SAVES_Acq_10.05.2022.docx
2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and First Year Action Plan, Substantial Amendment #1 (PDF).pdf
2021-2022 Annual Action Plan - Amendment 3 (PDF).pdf
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.1 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-103, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, California, establishing the Norms and Procedures for the Council's Conduct of Public Business. (Staff Reference: Interim City Manager Perez, and Interim City Attorney Porter)
SR Conduct of Public Business.docx
Reso No CC 2022-103.pdf
14. SPECIAL REPORT
14.1 Presentation - Update on the investment grade audit performed on City facilities by Schneider Electric. (Staff Reference: Acting Director of Public Works Glidden)
Schneider Presentation (final).docx
15. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This portion of the Agenda allows an individual the opportunity to address the Council on any subject within the City’s subject matter jurisdiction not on the Agenda. Under state legislation, in general, no action can be taken on items not specifically referenced on the Agenda, but may offer suggestions on how your concerns may best be resolved. To address the Council regarding a non-agenda item, please fill out a Speaker's Form and submit it to the City Clerk
BEFORE
the Mayor announces the item. Each person
addressing the Council is customarily given up to three minutes to speak (with double the time allotted to non-English speakers using a translator). The amount of time authorized may be adjusted by the chair. If you wish to provide information to the Council, please present the City Clerk with 7 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the administrative record. If you are attending the meeting by phone, please press *9 to "raise your hand." If attending by personal computer, please click the "raise your hand" button.
Press *6 to un-mute yourself, state your name and begin speaking.
City Council
Wednesday, October
5, 2022
16. INFORMATIONAL REPORT FROM MAYOR AND / OR COUNCILMEMBERS ON
THEIR VARIOUS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS AND MEETINGS ATTENDED AT
PUBLIC EXPENSE
16.1 COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS.
• ANTELOPE VALLEY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
• ANTELOPE VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY
• CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION
• CITY OF PALMDALE AUDIT COMMITTEE
• CITY OF PALMDALE INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
• HIGH DESERT CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
• LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
• NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COALITION
• PALMDALE RECYCLED WATER AUTHORITY
• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL
COUNCIL
• UNITED STATES/MEXICO SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION
• CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON – LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CITIZENS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
16.2 MEETINGS ATTENDED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE
Bettencourt Informational Report 100522.docx
17. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
18. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR NEW AGENDA ITEMS
19. Adjourn
meeting to October 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California.
City Council
Wednesday, October
5, 2022
City Council Staff Report
DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE – FINANCE DIVISION
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: RECEIVE AND FILE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORTS FOR AUGUST 2022
ISSUE
Receive and file the monthly investment activity reports for August 2022.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the monthly investment activity report for City of Palmdale and Successor Agency for August 2022.
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Section 16 of the City of Palmdale and Successor Agency Investment Policy, the City Treasurer shall prepare and present monthly and quarterly reports on investments to the City Manager/Executive Director and the City Co uncil/Directors.
The reports shall detail the type of investment, name of the issuer, purchase date, date of maturity, amount of deposit, and rate of interest. This information shall be provided for all City and Successor Agency pooled investments, as well as for Certificates of Participation, Revenue Bonds, Tax Allocation Bonds, Assessment Districts and Community Facilities District accounts which are managed by outside Fiscal Agents.
The monthly and quarterly reports provide a synopsis of the investment a ctivity for the City of Palmdale and Successor Agency. The report s provide information on assets, allocations, average maturities, yields, and book valuations.
The interest rates presented are the most current rates available as of the date of this report.
The market values presented for pooled City and Successor Agency investments are based on closing prices for the related investment as of the date of this report. This information was obtained from the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Financial Markets, Capital Market Finances, or other reliable source of market prices.
Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Monthly Report on Investments
October 5, 2022
DISCUSSION
Compliance with Investment Policy
For August, the invested portfolio amount for the City of Palmdale totaled $287,931,910 an increase of $12,359,889 from the previous month, and an increase of $69,601,563 in comparison to last year. The increase is due to some interest gains, contributions to investment accounts and new purchases.
The par value of Successor Agency’s portfolio as of August was $11,412,142. The balance decreased by $1,385,531 from the last month due to withdrawal from Successor Agency LAIF investment fund.
All investments meet criteria appropriate to Section 8 of the Investment Policy. The portfolios are based on a combination of various investments, including CDs, Corporate Notes, U.S. Treasury Securities and Government Agency Paper, each adhering to portfolio percentage limitations.
The Finance Division is the custodian for the City and Successor Agency’s investment portfolio and follows the three main principles of both entity’s investment policy to 1) Investment in financial instruments that mitigate the risk of monetary losses stemming from market fluctuations; 2) Establish and maintain a portfolio that has sufficient liquidity to allow the City and Successor Agency to meet all anticipated cash requirements; and 3) Seek out investment instruments that provide a competitive market rate of return.
Liquidity
One core approach the Finance Division focuses on, is providing liquidity to measure up to the City and Successor Agency’s operational requirements. Thus, the Finance Department is currently investing in two pooled funds, LAIF and CAMP. These are intended for the daily operational activities, used for economic uncertainties and maintenance needs. The pooled funds provide a higher liquidity ratio to ensure the City and Successor Agency meet cash flow requirements.
Total LAIF balance for the City of Palmdale at the end of August is $112,566,147, a $12,321,900 increase compared to the prior month due to quarterly interest earned and deposits made to the City’s LAIF fund.
Successor Agency LAIF balance at the end of August was $5,407,822, a decrease of $3,300,000 from the previous month due to withdrawals made out of this account.
CAMP’s balance for City of Palmdale is $250,155 compared to July’s balance of $248,683, a slight increase due to interest earned.
Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Monthly Report on Investments
October 5, 2022
The interest rates presented are the most current rates available as of the date of this report. As of August 31, 2022, the interest rates for LAIF and CAMP investments were at 1.276 percent and 2.30 percent, respectively. By comparison, the LAIF and CAMP interest rates at the end of July were at 1.09 percent and 1.64 percent. Both rates have slightly increased within this month. This time last year, LAIF and CAMP rates were at 0.221 percent and 0.05, respectively.
The chart above shows both the Local Agency Investment Fund and California Asset Management Program’s average monthly yields beginning November 2021 through August 2022.
We anticipate the rates to increase in the upcoming months, considering the current state of the economy. In the current month, CAMP shows better performance than LAIF in interest rates, however, the historical trend shows that LAIF rates generally outperform CAMP rates. The difference between the performance of the two funds is partly due to the varying pool characteristics. CAMP’s portfolio composition is much more subject to market volatility, resulting in performance variation.
Diversity
The Finance Division aims to diversify the investment portfolios to avoid incurring unreasonable and avoidable risks regarding specific security types or individual financial institutions.
City of Palmdale and Successor Agency’s investment portfolios remain strongly diversified. The monthly reports include all investments held by both entities and current book values as of August 31, 2022.
0.20% 0.21% 0.23% 0.28% 0.37%
0.52%
0.68%
0.86%
1.09%
1.28%
0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.06% 0.25%
0.50% 0.82%
1.14%
1.64%
2.30%
0.00%
0.50%
1.00%
1.50%
2.00%
2.50%
Nov Q2 Dec Jan Feb Q3 Mar Apr May Q4 Jun Jul Aug
Pooled Investments Monthly Yields
LAIF CAMP
Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Monthly Report on Investments
October 5, 2022
It is anticipated that both the City of Palmdale and Successor Agency will have sufficient moneys to meet its expenditure requirements for the next 6 months as we continue to monitor any financial impact due to the Coronavirus pandemic and the current economic conditions and the impact on interest rates.
Attached are summaries of the investments on the City of Palmdale and Successor Agency’s books as of August 31, 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended actions for this report.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal II: Ensure long-term fiscal health of the City and maintain funding for services.
B. Manage resources, costs, and liabilities to ensure the City’s long-term fiscal health.
C. Involve and expand engagement to enhance public oversight and transparency.
Prepared by: Gohar Avetisyan, Financial Analyst
Certified as to availability of Funds: Janelle Samson, Director of Finance Approved by: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager
Approved as to form: Scott E. Porter, Acting City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
1. Monthly Report on City of Palmdale Investments
2. Monthly Report on Successor Agency Investments
CITY OF PALMDALE
TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
August 31, 2022
PURCHASE MATURITY ACCOUNT/ FDIC INTEREST PAR PURCHASE INVESTED DATE DATE FUND INSTITUTION Number RATE AMOUNT AMOUNT AMOUNT U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES Yield
05-31-19 04-30-24 CITY 9128286R6 U.S. Treasury Note 2.03 5,000,000.00 5,051,650.00 4,938,670.00 01-19-21 05-31-23 CITY 9128284S6 U.S. Treasury Note 2.75 2,815,000.00 2,985,994.41 2,811,030.85 03-19-21 12-31-25 CITY 9128285T3 U.S. Treasury Note 2.63 3,000,000.00 3,260,634.36 2,961,090.00 05-11-21 02-28-26 CITY 9128286F2 U.S. Treasury Note 0.66 3,000,000.00 3,261,331.50 2,945,970.00 05-11-21 12-31-24 CITY 9128283P3 U.S. Treasury Note 0.40 3,000,000.00 3,200,040.56 2,946,930.00 06-04-21 12-31-22 CITY 912828N30 U.S. Treasury Note 0.05 3,000,000.00 3,097,665.56 2,994,150.00 06-04-21 12-31-23 CITY 912828V23 U.S. Treasury Note 0.20 4,000,000.00 4,210,026.50 3,959,360.00 07-12-21 12-31-23 CITY 9128285U0 U.S. Treasury Note 2.63 5,000,000.00 5,289,959.94 4,977,950.00 07-12-21 12-31-25 CITY 9128285T3 U.S. Treasury Note 2.63 5,000,000.00 5,451,958.35 4,935,150.00 07-12-21 12-31-23 CITY 912828V23 U.S. Treasury Note 2.25 5,000,000.00 5,244,161.50 4,949,200.00 12-17-21 12-15-23 CITY 91282CBA8 U.S. Treasury Note 0.56 10,000,000.00 9,913,130.25 9,602,000.00 12-17-21 12-15-24 CITY 91282CDN8 U.S. Treasury Note (UBS) 0.85 10,000,000.00 10,045,505.25 9,531,600.00 12-22-21 12-15-23 CITY 91282CBA8 U.S. Treasury Note 0.56 5,000,000.00 4,957,270.88 4,801,000.00 12-22-21 12-15-24 CITY 91282CDN8 U.S. Treasury Note 0.88 5,000,000.00 5,018,208.38 4,765,800.00 12-20-21 12-15-24 CITY 91282CDN8 U.S. Treasury Note (Stifel) 1.00 5,000,000.00 5,017,187.50 4,765,820.00 TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES 73,815,000.00$ 76,004,724.94$ 71,885,720.85$
GOVERNMENT AGENCY PAPER
06-05-19 06-05-23 CITY 3133EKPT7 Fed Farm Credit Bk 2.13 5,000,000.00 5,008,600.00 4,971,627.90 06-10-20 06-16-25 CITY 3133ELK37 Federal Farm Credit 0.78 5,000,000.00 5,000,000.00 4,672,635.10 08-07-20 05-06-24 CITY 3133EL2X1 Federal Farm Credit 0.42 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,905,188.04 08-27-20 11-27-24 CITY 3134GWNG7 Freddie Mac Domestic 0.50 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 1,885,345.78 04-01-21 04-01-25 CITY 3133EMUP5 Fed Farm Credit 0.71 5,000,000.00 5,000,000.00 4,682,977.35 05-11-21 09-04-25 CITY 3133EJYM5 FFCB Bond 0.59 1,000,000.00 1,103,275.25 999,450.00 05-11-21 09-04-25 CITY 3133EJYM5 FFCB Bond 0.57 0.57 2,000,000.00 2,208,460.00 1,998,900.00 06-04-21 11-07-25 CITY 3135G06G3 Fannie Mae 0.55 3,000,000.00 2,993,675.25 2,757,300.00 06-04-21 08-01-24 CITY 3130AMHH8 FHLB NOTE 0.41 4,000,000.00 4,000,000.00 3,809,357.72 06-07-21 06-07-24 CITY 3130AMQR6 FHLB NOTE 0.35 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,864,376.87 06-30-21 12-30-25 CITY 3130AMRQ7 FHLB NOTE 0.88 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00 2,792,028.33 07-29-21 04-29-26 CITY 3130AN5C0 FHLB NOTE 1.05 4,000,000.00 4,010,455.13 3,730,680.00 12-17-21 11-12-25 CITY 3134GXBM5 FHLMC Note 1.15 1,150,000.00 1,125,785.50 1,055,366.50 12-17-21 12-30-24 CITY 3130AQDY6 FHLB 1.00 6,750,000.00 6,750,000.00 6,454,656.18 12-17-21 06-23-25 CITY 3133ENHW3 FFCB 1.17 10,000,000.00 10,000,000.00 9,422,494.90 12-20-21 07-30-25 CITY 3136G4ZP1 FANNIE MAE 0.65 3,500,000.00 3,444,175.00 3,255,845.57 12-20-21 09-24-25 CITY 3134GWUG9 FREDDIE MAC 0.57 10,000,000.00 9,806,600.00 9,209,435.10 12-21-21 12-22-26 CITY 3133ENJC5 FFCB 1.29 5,000,000.00 5,000,000.00 4,611,433.30 01-14-22 01-14-25 CITY 3130AQEA7 FHLB 1.05 7,000,000.00 7,000,000.00 6,656,914.81 06-29-22 08-12-25 CITY 3133EL3P7 Federal Farm Credit Bank 3.34 1,810,000.00 1,660,349.20 1,675,477.99 06-29-22 03-28-25 CITY 3130A5DH9 Federal Home Loan Bank 3.34 1,950,000.00 1,937,715.00 1,944,638.69 06-24-22 02-26-27 CITY 3130AL5A8 Federal Home Loan Bank 3.33 5,000,000.00 4,479,000.00 4,493,981.15 08-17-22 10-27-26 CITY 3134GW4C7 Freddie Mac Global Unsecured0.80 5,000,000.00 4,539,500.00 4,539,500.00 c = callable
TOTAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY PAPER 96,160,000.00$ 95,067,590.33$ 90,389,611.28$
CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
05-10-18 05-10-23 CITY 61747MX30 Morgan Stanley Bank Na 32992 3.15 245,000.00 245,000.00 546,098.34 05-11-18 05-11-23 CITY 87164WWF1 Synchrony Bank 27314 3.15 245,000.00 245,000.00 246,091.97 05-11-18 05-11-23 CITY 17312QL23 Citibank Na 7213 3.15 245,000.00 245,000.00 246,091.97 05-15-18 05-15-23 CITY 20033AYE0 Comenity Capital Bank 57570 3.10 245,000.00 245,000.00 245,960.65 TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT 980,000.00$ 980,000.00$ 1,284,242.93$
CITY OF PALMDALE INVESTMENTS
CITY OF PALMDALE
TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
August 31, 2022
CORPORATE NOTES
03-10-20 03-01-23 CITY 30231GAR3 Exxon Mobil 2.73 1,000,000.00 1,045,330.00 999,932.43 03-10-20 11-03-22 CITY 594918BH6 Microsoft Corp 2.65 1,000,000.00 1,047,870.00 1,000,837.38 03-10-20 01-13-23 CITY 037833DE7 Apple Inc 2.40 1,000,000.00 1,041,800.00 999,766.91 03-10-20 12-14-22 CITY 92826CAC6 VISA Inc 2.80 1,500,000.00 1,572,135.00 1,501,316.52 06-10-20 04-15-23 CITY 30231GBL5 Exxon Mobil Corp 1.75 5,000,000.00 5,000,000.00 4,950,765.95 06-10-20 05-11-23 CITY 166764BV1 Chevron Corp 1.14 2,075,000.00 2,075,000.00 2,039,686.86 TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS 11,575,000.00$ 11,782,135.00$ 11,492,306.05$
STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
09-01-84 n/a CITY ACCOUNT 98-19-620 0.78 40,175,309.31 40,175,309.31 40,175,309.31 06/23/08 n/a PCA ACCOUNT 40-19-060 0.78 37,298,768.41 37,298,768.41 37,298,768.41 n/a ARPA ACCOUNT 19-19-004 0.78 35,079,582.75 35,079,582.75 35,079,582.75 TOTAL LAIF ACCOUNTS 112,553,660.47$ 112,553,660.47$ 112,553,660.47$
CAMP- CALIFORNIA ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
6080-01 n/a CITY ACCOUNT 6080-01 0.30 250,155.08 250,155.08 250,155.08 TOTAL CAMP ACCOUNTS 250,155.08$ 250,155.08$ 250,155.08$
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES
n/a n/a CITY ACCOUNT 0.00 76,213.73 76,213.73 76,213.73 TOTAL UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTS 76,213.73$ 76,213.73$ 76,213.73$ TOTAL CITY INVESTMENTS 295,410,029.28$ 296,714,479.55$ 287,931,910.39$
CITY OF PALMDALE
TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
August 31, 2022
PURCHASE MATURITY ACCOUNT INTEREST INVESTED
DATE DATE FUND NUMBER RATE AMOUNT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
11-20-84 n/a LIBRARY 16-19-012 0.78 12,487.14
TOTAL LIBRARY INVESTMENTS 12,487.14$
PURCHASE MATURITY ACCOUNT INTEREST INVESTED
DATE DATE FUND NUMBER RATE AMOUNT
BOND PROCEEDS
SIERRA GATEWAY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 91-1
Fiscal Agent: U.S. Bank National Association (fka First Trust) 05-10-95 n/a BOND 95421220 0.06 106.70
05-10-95 n/a IMPROVEMENT 95421222 0.10 155,458.59
City Held Cash(Fund 736-114000) ($255,912.67)
TOTAL SIERRA GATEWAY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 91-1 155,565.29$
BOND PROCEEDS
RITTER RANCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 93-1
Fiscal Agent: U.S. Bank National Association (fka First Trust) 04-06-95 n/a RESERVE-SEN 95420880 n/a 0.00
04-06-95 n/a IMPV-ACQUI 95420884 0.01 2,594,048.07
04-06-95 n/a BOND 95420887 0.15 0.15
City Held Cash(Fund 738-114000) ($1,000,675.82)
TOTAL RITTER RANCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 93-1 2,594,048.22$
BOND PROCEEDS
ANAVERDE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2003-1
Fiscal Agent: U.S. Bank National Association (fka First Trust) 08-01-19 n/a SP TAX - B BOND 242969000 0.00 1,185,889.70 08-01-19 n/a RESERVE 242969003 0.00 722,947.91
08-01-19 n/a SP TAX - REFUNDING BOND 242969004 0.01 15,149.57 08-01-19 n/a SP TAX - REFUNDING BOND COI242969005 0.01 300.42 City Held Cash(Fund 734-114000) $207,295.05
TOTAL ANAVERDE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2003-1 1,924,287.60$
LIBRARY INVESTMENTS
FISCAL AGENT CASH
CITY OF PALMDALE
TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
August 31, 2022
BOND PROCEEDS
2005 $7.2M COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 05-1 (TRADE AND COMMERCE CENTER) Fiscal Agent: U.S. Bank National Association (fka First Trust) 08-02-05 n/a SPEC TRB SER A/B 790330000 0.01 0.00
08-02-05 n/a RESERVE FUND 790330002 0.01 0.00
City Held Cash(Fund 735-114000) $339,838.81
TOTAL 2005 $7.2M COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 05-1 (TRADE AND COMMERCE CENTER) -$
BOND PROCEEDS
2005 $7.2M COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 05-1 (TRADE AND COMMERCE CENTER) REFUNDED 2021 Fiscal Agent: U.S. Bank National Association (fka First Trust) n/a SPEC TRB SER A/B 251009000 0.01 903,446.37
n/a RESERVE FUND 251009001 0.01 639,057.15
City Held Cash
TOTAL 2005 $7.2M COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 05-1 (TRADE AND COMMERCE CENTER) REFUNDED 20211,542,503.52$
BOND PROCEEDS
2006-1 Godde Hill Estate Sewer Improvements LOIB
Fiscal Agent: U.S. Bank National Association (fka First Trust) 11-08-06 n/a REDEMPTION FUND 106844000 0.01 146,950.93
11-08-06 n/a ADM EXP 106844002 0.01 1,597.24
11-08-06 n/a RESERVE FUND 106844003 0.01 99,929.11
City Held Cash(Fund 739-114000) $1,633.81
TOTAL 2006-1 Godde Hill Estate Sewer Improvements LOIB 248,477.28$
BOND PROCEEDS
2007 $19.9M COP Power Plant Land Acquisition
Fiscal Agent: U.S. Bank National Association (fka First Trust) 04-12-07 n/a LEASE PAYMENT 112055000 0.01 0.00
04-12-07 n/a RESERVE FUND 112055001 0.00 0.00
TOTAL 2007 $19.9M COP Power Plant Land Acquisition -$
BOND PROCEEDS
2007 $6.5M COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 05-1 (TRADE AND COMMERCE CENTER) Fiscal Agent: U.S. Bank National Association (fka First Trust) 08-23-07 n/a BOND FUND 117856000 0.01 0.00
08-23-07 n/a RESERVE FUND 117856002 0.01 0.00
TOTAL 2007 $6.5M COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 05-1 (TRADE AND COMMERCE CENTER) -$
CITY OF PALMDALE
TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
August 31, 2022
PURCHASE MATURITY ACCOUNT INTEREST INVESTED
DATE DATE FUND NUMBER RATE AMOUNT
BOND PROCEEDS
2012 PFA $8.7M LEASE REVENUE BONDS
Fiscal Agent: U.S. Bank National Association (fka First Trust) 12-19-12 n/a REVENUE FD 201546000 0.00 667,680.01
12-19-12 n/a INTEREST ACCOUNT 201546001 n/a 0.00
12-19-12 n/a PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT 201546002 n/a 0.00
TOTAL 2012 PFA $8.7M LEASE REVENUE BONDS 667,680.01$
2013 HA PALMDALE TRANSIT VILLAGE HOMES LLC ESCROW
Fiscal Agent: U.S. Bank National Association (fka First Trust) 10-11-13 n/a ESCROW FUND 206455000 0.00 2,979,512.65
TOTAL 2013 HA TRANSIT VILLAGE HOMES ESCROW 2,979,512.65$ 2015 HA DEBT SERVICE RESERVE
Fiscal Agent: Bank of America
11-19-15 n/a DEBT SVC RESERVE 1257964992 0.08 39,169.35 TOTAL 2015 HA DEBT SERVICE RESERVE 39,169.35$
PARS RESTRICTED CASH FOR PENSION STABILIZATION TRUST FUND 05-23-18 n/a CITY 104790895775 Public Agency Retirement Services2.60 6,523,596.24 TOTAL PARS PENSION TRUST FUND 6,523,596.24$
BOND PROCEEDS
2015 HA $4.3M MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS
Fiscal Agent: U.S. Bank National Association (fka First Trust) 09-03-15 n/a BOND FUND 277067000 0.00 74,971.31
09-03-15 n/a INTEREST ACCT 277067001 0.01 6.95
09-03-15 n/a BOND RESERVE 277067003 0.00 281,018.53
09-03-15 n/a REPAIR & REPLACE FUND 277067004 0.00 1,143,861.32 TOTAL 2015 HA $4.3M MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS 1,499,858.11$
BOND PROCEEDS
2017 PFA $17.4M LEASE REVENUE BONDS
Fiscal Agent: U.S. Bank National Association (fka First Trust) 04-05-17 n/a REVENUE FUND 271128000 0.00 0.64
04-05-17 n/a PRINCIPAL ACCT 271128002 n/a 0.00
TOTAL 2017 PFA $17.4M LEASE REVENUE BONDS 0.64$
Total City Held Cash (XXX-114000) ($707,820.82)
GRAND TOTAL - FISCAL AGENT CASH 16,632,195.39$
FISCAL AGENT CASH
CITY OF PALMDALE
TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
August 31, 2022
Cash on Hand 7,272,787$
Pooled Cash Investments
City: 281,904,367$
Insur Fund: $6,027,543 287,931,910$
Library Investments $12,487
Subtotal 295,217,184$
City/AD/CFD/PCA/PFA/HA
Fiscal Agent Cash 16,632,195$ *
Grand total 311,849,379$
The interest rate quoted on LAIF, AIM, and Fiscal Agent/Trustee accounts is the most current rate available.
LAIF & AIM interest rates are as of August 31, 2022.
SUMMARY OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS
CITY OF PALMDALE
TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
August 31, 2022
CITY OF PALMDALE
POOLED CASH - LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND (LAIF), CALIFORNIA ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CAMP), & UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES August 31, 2022
TRANSACTION INTEREST
DATE DEPOSIT WITHDRAWAL RECEIVED BALANCE
CITY ACCOUNT 98-19-620
Beginning Balance 45,175,309.31$
08/22/22 (5,000,000.00)$
Subtotal -$ (5,000,000.00)$ -$ 40,175,309.31$ PCA ACCOUNT 40-19-060
Beginning Balance 37,298,768.41$
-$
Subtotal -$ -$ -$ 37,298,768.41$ LIBRARY ACCOUNT 16-19-012
Beginning Balance 12,487.14$
07/15/22 -$
Subtotal -$ -$ -$ 12,487.14$ ARPA ACCOUNT 19-19-004
Beginning Balance 17,757,682.75$
08/02/22 17,321,900.00$ -$
Subtotal 17,321,900.00$ -$ -$ 35,079,582.75$
CAMP - CALIFORNIA ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Beginning Balance 249,667.96$
08/31/22 - $ 487.12$ Subtotal -$ -$ 487.12$ 250,155.08$ UBS Financial Services
Beginning Balance 38,711.20$
08/31/22 37,502.53$
Subtotal -$ -$ 37,502.53$ 76,213.73$ Total 17,321,900.00$ (5,000,000.00)$ 37,989.65$ 112,892,516.42$ 112,642,361.34$
CITY OF PALMDALE
TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
August 31, 2022
TN= US Treasury C= Call
FP= Federal Paper M= Maturity
CD= Certificate of Deposit CB= Corporate Bond
FACE
PURCHASEMATURITY REDEMPTION VALUE INTEREST NET INVESTED GAIN/
ISSUER DATE DATE DATE REDEEMED RECEIVED FUNDS AMOUNT (LOSS) -$ -$ -$ -$ $0.00 Total Number of Transactions: 0
CITY OF PALMDALE
POOLED CASH - INVESTMENTS MATURED OR CALLED
August 31, 2022
CITY OF PALMDALE
TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
August 31, 2022
TN = US Treasury
FP = Federal Paper
CD = Certificate of Deposit
CN = Corporate Notes ACCRUED
PURCHASE MATURITY FACE PREMIUM / PURCHASE INTEREST NET Yield
ISSUER DATE DATE VALUE (DISCOUNT) PRICE PURCHASED PURCHASE 3134GW4C7 Freddie Mac Global Unsecured 08-17-22FP 10-27-26 5,000,000.00$ (460,500.00)$ 4,539,500.00$ 12,222.22$ 4,551,722.22$ 0.80% -$ -$
-$ -$
-$ -$
-$
5,000,000.00$ (460,500.00)$ 4,539,500.00$ 12,222.22$ 4,551,722.22$ Total Number of Transactions: 1
CITY OF PALMDALE
POOLED CASH - INVESTMENTS PURCHASED
August 31, 2022
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE
TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
August 31, 2022
PURCHASE MATURITY ACCOUNT/ INTEREST INVESTED
DATE DATE FUND INSTITUTION RATE AMOUNT TOTAL
STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
09-01-84 n/a SA ACCOUNT 65-19-035 0.78 5,407,822.16
TOTAL LAIF ACCOUNTS 5,407,822.16$
FISCAL AGENT CASH
BOND PROCEEDS
CRA - 2002 Sub Lien Tax Allocation Bonds $5.3M ($5,329,748.25) Fiscal Agent: U.S. Bank National Association
08-20-02 n/a RESERVE FUND 94460700 0.01 528,687.37
08-20-02 n/a INTEREST ACCT 94460701 0.01 28.97
08-20-02 n/a PRINCIPAL ACCT 94460702 0.01 0.15
TOTAL CRA - 2002 Sub Lien Tax Allocation Bonds $5.3M ($5,329,748.25) 528,716.49$
BOND PROCEEDS
2016 SA $31.5M Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds Series A
Fiscal Agent: U.S. Bank National Association (fka First Trust) 04-26-16 n/a DEBT SERVICE 245113000 0.00 5,258,200.00
04-26-16 n/a INTEREST ACCT 245113001 N/A 0.00
TOTAL 2016 SA $31.5M Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds Series A 5,258,200.00$ GRAND TOTAL - FISCAL AGENT CASH $5,786,916
SUMMARY OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS
Cash on Hand 217,404$ $219,828
($8,830)
Pooled Cash Investments 5,407,822$ $6,405
$217,404
Successor Agency Fiscal Agent Cash 5,786,916$ *
Grand total 11,412,142$
* The interest rate quoted on LAIF and Fiscal Agent/Trustee accounts is the most current rate available.
LAIF interest rates are as of August 31, 2022.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE
TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
POOLED CASH - LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND (LAIF)
August 31, 2022
TRANSACTION INTEREST
DATE DEPOSIT WITHDRAWAL RECEIVED BALANCE
SA ACCOUNT 65-19-035
Beginning Balance 8,707,822.16$
08/22/25 (2,000,000.00)$
08/25/22 (1,300,000.00)$
Subtotal -$ (3,300,000.00)$ -$ 5,407,822.16$ City Council Staff Report
DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH DATALINK NETWORKS , INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $385,159 FOR CONTINUED MICROSOFT OFFICE
365 G3 LICENSING AND APPROVE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER
#20230164 WITH DATALINK NETWORKS, INC IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $50,000 FOR FY 2022-23 FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF VARIOUS COMPUTER RELATED PERIPHERALS AND SERVICES.
ISSUE
Approve Agreement with Datalink Networks , Inc. in the amount of $385,159 for continued Microsoft Office 365 G3 Licensing and Approve Blanket Purchase Order # 20230164 with Datalink Networks, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for FY 2022- 2023 for the procurement of various computer related peripherals and services.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve Agreement No A -8052 with Datalink Networks , Inc. in the amount of $385,159 for continued Microsoft Office 365 G3 licensing.
2. Approve the Blanket Purchase Order # 20230164 with Datalink Networks, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for the purchase of various computer related peripherals and service.
BACKGROUND
The Microsoft Office 365 suite is critical to City operations and provides all City email and Microsoft productivity applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). This agreement continues the same licensing levels currently utilized by current expiring agreements. The proposed agreement in the amount of $3 85,159 would allow for ongoing operation of these services over the next three years.
The Microsoft Corporation does not sell directly Government Licensing and requires to be purchased through an authorized reseller. The City has utilized Datalink Networks, Inc. cooperative purchasing agreement through Omnia Partner , Synnex (Contract Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Microsoft Office 365 G3 Licensing
October 5, 2022
Number R200803). The use of Cooperative Purchasing is authorized in Palmdale Municipal Code §3.08.090 for the City to participate with other public agencies for the purpose of cooperative purchasing. While utilizing the Omnia Partner Agreement, the City requested quotes from the following vendors:
Year 1 Qty Total Year 2 Qty Total Year 3 Qty Total Grand Total Datalinks $ 233.43 500 $ 116,715 $ 233.43 500 $ 116,715 $ 233.43 500 $ 116,715 $ 350,145 Insight $ 234.06 500 $ 117,030 $ 234.06 500 $ 117,030 $ 234.06 500 $ 117,030 $ 351,090 Crayon $ 236.97 500 $ 118,485 $ 236.97 500 $ 118,485 $ 236.97 500 $ 118,485 $ 355,455
DISCUSSION
Staff recommends that City Council Approve Agreement No A-8052 with Datalink Networks, Inc. in the amount of $385,159 for continued Microsoft Office 365 G3 licensing over the next three (3) years, and Approve Blanket Purchase Order # 20230164 in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for the procurement of various computer peripherals and services, and
FISCAL IMPACT
$385,159.00 for the three (3) year term; funds have been budgeted and are available for FY 2022-23 in account 15316001-721610, Information Technology Software. $50,000 has been budgeted and is available for FY 2022-23 in account 15316001-739500, Information Technology Equipment Under $5,000.
The following is an estimate of anticipated expenditures:
Description Est. Cost
Year 1 (Coverage 11/1/2022-10/31/2023) $116,715.00
Year 2 (Coverage 11/1/2023-10/31/2024) $116,715.00
Year 3 (Coverage 11/1/2024-10/31/2025) $116,715.00
10% Contingency (additional licensing if necessary) $35,014.00 Total $385,159.00
STRATEGIC PLAN
Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Microsoft Office 365 G3 Licensing
October 5, 2022
Seek innovative, cost effective, customer focused methods of service delivery. Heighten communication and information sharing to internal and external stakeholders. Develop strategies to support the workforce to address new demands.
Explore technology that is responsive to changing community needs and trends. Develop strategies to support the workforce to address new demands.
Prepared by: Matthew Kunze, Information Technology
Analyst II
Certified as to availability of Funds: Janelle Samson, Finance Manager Approved by: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager
Approved as to form: Scott E. Porter, Interim City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
1. Agreement No. A-8052
2. Purchase Order # 20230164
City Council Staff Report
DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER # 20230206 WITH HP, INC. IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $94,626 FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW
COMPUTERS AND APPROVE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER #
20230205 WITH HP, INC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 75,000
FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF VARIOUS COMPUTER -RELATED
EQUIPMENT.
ISSUE
Approve Purchase Order # 20230206 with HP, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $94,626 for the purchase new of desktop and laptop computers and Approve Blanket Purchase Order # 202330205 with HP, Inc. in an amount not to excee d $75,000 for FY 2022 -23 for the procurement of various computer-related equipment.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve Purchase Order # 20230206 with HP, Inc. in the amount of $94,626 for the purchase of desktop and laptop computers to replace computer equipment at the end of their useful lives.
2. Approve Blanket Purchase Order # 2023 0205 with HP, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for FY 2022 -23 for the procurement of various computer -related equipment.
BACKGROUND
In 2018 the City started a three-year Computer Refresh pro ject to replace obsolete computers. This Computer Refresh is projected to be continued for the next five years, replacing approximately 70 computers annually. Currently, the City has approximately Three Hundred and Fifty workstations, o f which Eighty-Six are from the 2018 Computer Refresh and are at the end of useful life. The concern for the end of useful life computers is aging hardware (computers may begin to run more slowly, become more bogged down with files, etc.). An additional issue that many older computers often run into is the inability to support the newer operating systems, along with the most current security features. To ensure the City maintains an up -to-date computer inventory, the City recommends Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: HP Computer Refresh
October 5, 2022
beginning the next Computer Refresh. The City will purchase 25 laptops with docking stations and 45 desktop computers this fiscal year.
The City will purchase directly from HP, Inc. while utilizing the NASPO Cooperative Purchasing Agreement MNNVP-133. The use of Cooperative Purchasing is authorized in Palmdale Municipal Code §3.08.090 for the City to participate with other public agencies for the purpose of cooperative purchasing. Additionally, HP, Inc. is providing additional volume discounts to the NASPO Cooperative Agreement.
DISCUSSION
Staff recommends that the City Council Approve Purchase Order # 20230206 with HP, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $94,626 for the purchase new of desktop and laptop computers and Approve Blanket Purchase Order # 20230205 with HP, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for FY 2022-23 for the procurement of various computer-related equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT
$94,626 has been budgeted for the Computer Refresh and is available for FY 2022-23 in account 15316001-774400, Information Technology Equipment Capitalized. $75,000 has been budgeted for additional equipment and is available for FY 2022-23 in account 15316001-739500, Information Technology Equipment Under $5,000.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Seek innovative, cost effective, customer focused methods of service delivery. Heighten communication and information sharing to internal and external stakeholders. Develop strategies to support the workforce to address new demands.
Explore technology that is responsive to changing community needs and trends. Develop strategies to support the workforce to address new demands.
Prepared by: Candice Mantell, Senior Administrative
Assistant
Certified as to availability of Funds: Janelle Samson, Finance Manager Approved by: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager
Approved as to form: Scott E. Porter, Interim City Attorney Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: HP Computer Refresh
October 5, 2022
ATTACHMENTS
1. Purchase Order # 20230206
2. Purchase Order # 20230205
3. NASPO Agreement MNNVP-133
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Office of State Procurement
112 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155
Voice: 651.296.2600
Fax: 651.297.3996
Persons with a hearing or speech disability may contact us by dialing 711 or 1.800.627.3529 May 11, 2022
Debra Lee
HP, Inc.
3000 Hanover Street
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Dear Ms. Lee:
The following documents are enclosed for you to complete and return:
• Amendment No. 5 to NASPO Master Agreement No. MNNVP-133 • Workforce Certificate Information Form
Using the DocuSign process, please have the attached document(s) signed and routed for the State’s execution by May 20, 2022.
If the Amendment is not properly executed it will be returned to you. Upon receipt of the properly executed document, and after signatures are obtained from the appropriate State authorities, a copy of the completed Amendment will be sent to your company.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Andy Doran
IT Acquisitions Supervisor
Enclosure(s)
cc: E lizabeth Leach
DocuSign Envelope ID: CEE3DAA3-286A-496B-96C3-2734EE64D5F1 DocuSign Envelope ID: BE9EAB16-AC16-4261-967C-95AFDB64B876 Persons with a hearing or speech disability may contact us by dialing 711 or 1.800.627.3529 Amendment No. 5 to NASPO Master Agreement MNNVP-133
AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO NASPO MASTER AGREEMENT NO. MNNVP-133 THIS AMENDMENT is by and between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Administration (“State”), and HP, Inc., 3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304 (“Contractor” or “Contract Vendor”).
WHEREAS, the State has a Contract with the Contractor identified as NASPO Master Agreement No. MNNVP-133, April 15, 2015, through July 31, 2022 (“Contract”), to provide Computer Equipment, Peripherals & Related Services; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 16C.03, subd. 5, affords the Commissioner of Administration, or delegate pursuant to Minn.
Stat. § 16C.03, subd. 16, the authority to amend contracts; and WHEREAS, the terms of the Contract allow the State to amend the Contract as specified herein, upon the mutual agreement of the Office of State Procurement and the Contractor in a fully executed amendment to the Contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by the parties to amend the Contract as follows:
1. That NASPO Master Agreement No. MNNVP-133 is extended through February 28, 2023, at the same prices, terms, and conditions.
This Amendment is effective beginning August 1, 2022, or upon the date that the final required signatures are obtained, whichever occurs later, and shall remain in effect through contract expiration, or until the Contract is canceled, whichever occurs first.
Except as herein amended, the provisions of the Contract between the parties hereto are expressly reaffirmed and remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment to be duly executed intending to be bound thereby.
1. HP, Inc.
The Contractor certifies that the appropriate person(s) have executed this Amendment on behalf of the Contractor as
required by applicable articles, bylaws, resolutions, or ordinances.
By:
Signature
Printed Name
Title:
Date:
By:
Signature
Printed Name
Title:
Date:
2. Office of State Procurement
In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 16C.03, subd. 3.
By:
Title: Acquisition Management Specialist
Date:
3. Commissioner of Administration
Or delegated representative.
By:
Date:
DocuSign Envelope ID: CEE3DAA3-286A-496B-96C3-2734EE64D5F1 5/12/2022
Senior Counsel
Judith M. Alexander
DocuSign Envelope ID: BE9EAB16-AC16-4261-967C-95AFDB64B876 5/18/2022
5/18/2022
STATE OF MINNESOTA – WORKFORCE CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
Required by state law for ALL bids or proposals that could exceed $100,000
Complete this form and return it with your bid or proposal. The State of Minnesota is under no obligation to delay proceeding with a contract until a company becomes compliant with the Workforce Certification requirements in Minn. Stat. §363A.36.
BOX A – C
OMPANIES that have employed more than 40 full-time employees WITHIN MINNESOTA on any single working day during the previous 12 months, check one option below:
☐ Attached is our current Workforce Certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR). ☐ Attached is confirmation that MDHR received our application for a Minnesota Workforce Certificate on (date).
BOX B – NON-MINNESOTA COMPANIES that have employed more than 40 full-time employees on a single working day during the previous 12 months in the state where it has its primary place of business, check one option below:
☐ Attached is our current Workforce Certificate issued by MDHR. ☐ We certify we are in compliance with federal affirmative action requirements.
BOX C – EXEMPT COMPANIES that have not employed more than 40 full-time employees on a single working day in any state during the previous 12 months, check option below if applicable:
☐ We attest we are exempt. If our company is awarded a contract, upon request, we will submit to MDHR within 5 business days after the contract is fully signed, the names of our employees during the previous 12 months, the date of separation, if applicable, and the state in which the persons were employed. Send to [email protected].
By signing this statement, I certify that the information provided is accurate and that I am authorized to sign on behalf of the company.
Name of Company: Date
Authorized Signature: Telephone number:
Printed Name and Title: Email:
For assistance with this form, contact:
Minnesota Department of Human Rights, Compliance Services Web: http://mn.gov/mdhr/ TC Metro: 651-539-1095 Toll Free: 800-657-3704 Email: [email protected] TTY: 651-296-1283
HP Inc.
May 12, 2022
Judith M. Alexander, Senior Counsel
954.249.5162
[email protected]
DocuSign Envelope ID: CEE3DAA3-286A-496B-96C3-2734EE64D5F1 DocuSign Envelope ID: BE9EAB16-AC16-4261-967C-95AFDB64B876
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Freeman Building 625 Robert Street North Saint Paul, MN 55155 Tel 651.539.1100 MN Relay 711 or 1.800.627.3529 Toll Free 1.800.657.3704 Fax 651.296.9042 mn.gov/mdhr
June 27, 2018
HP INC
1501 PAGE MILL ROAD
PALO ALTO CA 94305
ATTN: Stephanie Teasdale
RE: Workforce Certificate of Compliance
Congratulations, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights has reviewed and approved HP INC’s application for a Workforce Certificate of Compliance. This Workforce Certificate allows you to execute contracts with the State of Minnesota; including state agencies, state departments, and the Metropolitan Council, that are likely to exceed $100,000.
Please be aware that the Department will periodically require and request information from you in order to ensure HP INC’s compliance with equal employment opportunity laws and its good faith efforts to implement their Affirmative Action Plan.
Pursuant to Minn. Admin. Rule 5000.3580, an Annual Compliance Report is due each year during the four-year certification period on the anniversary date of the Certificate of Compliance.
For information regarding required reports and/or forms the Department will request from you on an annual and/or monthly basis, please visit the Contract Compliance section on the Department’s website at www.mn.gov/mdhr/certificates.
If you have any questions, please contact Compliance Services at 651-539-1095 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
Kevin M. Lindsey, Commissioner
Minnesota Department of Human Rights
Enclosure(s)
DocuSign Envelope ID: CEE3DAA3-286A-496B-96C3-2734EE64D5F1 DocuSign Envelope ID: BE9EAB16-AC16-4261-967C-95AFDB64B876
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Freeman Building 625 Robert Street North Saint Paul, MN 55155 Tel 651.539.1100 MN Relay 711 or 1.800.627.3529 Toll Free 1.800.657.3704 Fax 651.296.9042 mn.gov/mdhr
WORKFORCE
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
The Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights by the signature below attests that HP INC is hereby certified as a contractor under the Minnesota Human Rights Act, §363A.
Certificate start date: 6/25/2018
Certificate expiration date: 6/24/2022
Minnesota Department of Human Rights
FOR THE DEPARTMENT BY:
Kevin M. Lindsey, Commissioner
DocuSign Envelope ID: CEE3DAA3-286A-496B-96C3-2734EE64D5F1 DocuSign Envelope ID: BE9EAB16-AC16-4261-967C-95AFDB64B876 HP INC
ATTN: Stephanie Teasdale
1501 PAGE MILL ROAD
PALO ALTO CA 94305
DocuSign Envelope ID: CEE3DAA3-286A-496B-96C3-2734EE64D5F1 DocuSign Envelope ID: BE9EAB16-AC16-4261-967C-95AFDB64B876
City Council Staff Report
DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-105, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE MAKING
LEGALLY REQUIRED FINDINGS AND EXTENDING REMOTE
TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION FOR MEETINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL AND/OR ITS RELATED OR
SUBORDINATE LEGISLATIVE BODIES
ISSUE
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-105, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale authorizing remote teleconference participat ion for meetings of the City Council and/or its subordinate legislative bodies for an additional 30-day period.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the resolution to thereby extend, for an additional 30-day period, the authority of the City Council, and all related and/or subordinate legislative bodies, to participate remotely in properly noticed meetings.
BACKGROUND
Since October 1, 2021 and through January 1, 2024, AB 361 has temporarily amended the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code § 54950 et seq.) to provide more flexibility regarding participation in public meetings from a remote location. In layman’s terms AB 361 allows “zoom” meetings if specified requirements are met.
If the City Council authorizes remote meetings, such initial authorization must expire no later than 30 days from the initial authorization. The City Coun cil is authorized to thereafter extend the authorization if it makes one of various specified findings.
AB 361 requires several procedural safeguards to protect public participation during a remote meeting, key ones of which are summarized as follows:
1. The public must have the ability to address the legislative body directly and must be given information on how to address the legislative body;
2. The public must be provided with either a call-in or internet-based service option;
3. The legislative body must stop the meeting if the call-in or internet-based option fails;
Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Resolution No. CC 2022-105
October 5, 2022
4. The legislative body cannot require that public comments be submitted in advance (although this option can be provided);
5. Public speakers cannot be required to pre-register for public comment (except as required by an independent call-in or internet platform);
6. Members of the public must be given a reasonable time to register to provide public comment; and
7. Agencies that provide a timed public comment period shall not close the public comment period until that time period has expired.
DISCUSSION
The City Council adopted an initial AB 361 Resolution on June 15, 2022. This resolution has been extended multiple times. The most recent extension is set to expire on October 7, 2022. The question before the City Council is whether to extend this authority for an additional 30-day period. An extension of authority to remotely participate is allowed if (1) the state of emergency continues, and (2) a resolution with required findings has been adopted within the last 30 days.
The proposed resolution would be immediately effective and allow members of legislative bodies to continue to participate remotely for an additional thirty days if the agenda for the meeting has included the legally required participation noticing. The resolution would also allow the City Manager (or designee) to opt to not include such noticing, as there may be instances where it would be impractical, due to staffing considerations, to allow remote participation in meetings.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal II: Ensure long-term fiscal health of the City and maintain funding for services.
C. Involve and expand engagement to enhance public oversight and transparency.
Prepared by: Scott E. Porter, Interim City Attorney
Approved by: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager
Approved as to form: Scott E. Porter, Interim City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Resolution No. CC 2022-105
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-105
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE
MAKING LEGALLY REQUIRED FINDINGS AND EXTENDING REMOTE
TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION FOR MEETINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL AND ITS RELATED AND/OR SUBORDINATE LEGISLATIVE
BODIES
WHEREAS, the City of Palmdale is committed to preserving and fostering public access and participation in meetings of the City Council and all its subordinate bodies, consistent with the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code § 54950 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, Government Code § 54953(e) expressly allows cities to, during the existence of a state of emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to Government Code § 8625, allow teleconference participation in city meetings; WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Governor declared a state of emergency and such declaration continues to be in effect;
WHEREAS, state and local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, including requirements to not return to work within specified time frames for people who have tested positive for COVID-19; WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No 2022-098 within the last thirty days, authorizing exemption from the requirements of Government Code section 54953(b)(3) from September 7, 2022 until October 7, 2022.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALMDALE DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Recitals set forth above are correct and are incorporated by reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council finds that the state of emergency declared by the Governor remains in effect and state officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing. Therefore, for agendas which include all the noticing required by Government Code § 54953(e), the City Council and its related and/or subordinate bodies, by this Resolution, shall continue to be exempt from the requirements of Government Code section 54953(b)(3) until the end of the day on Resolution No. CC 2022-105
November 4, 2022. The City Council may conduct its meetings in a manner which allows telephonic participation by the members of the legislative body, staff, and the public.
Such meetings shall be conducted consistent all requirements applicable to telephonic meetings. The City Clerk is directed to notice all such meetings to allow telephonic participation by the members of such bodies and the public and staff, except as otherwise directed by the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and shall remain effective until the end of the day on November 4, 2022, unless the term of this resolution is extended or prematurely terminated.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 5th day of October, 2022. _________________________________
Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
___________________________ _________________________________ Scott E. Porter Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk
Interim City Attorney
I, Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk of Palmdale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Palmdale at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 5th day of October by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES: ____________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: ______________________ ABSENT: ___________________________ Date:
Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk
City Council Staff Report
DATE: OCTOBER 05, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ENGINEERING DIVISION
DISTRICT: 5
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF COMPLETION – ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR AMERICAN BUILDERS SUPPLY AT 37810 SIERRA HIGHWAY
ISSUE
Notice of Completion – Accept Public Improvements for American Builders Supply located at 37810 Sierra Highway.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Accept the completed public improvements for American Builders Supply at 37810 Sierra Highway.
2. Authorize the Interim City Manager or her designee to file a Notice of Completion and release the security for the completed public improvements.
BACKGROUND
This project constructed street improvements at 37810 Sierra Highway . The public improvements have been installed per the approved construction plan, inspected, and approved by City Public Works inspection staff.
DISCUSSION
The required public improvements for the project listed in Exhibit “A” and shown in Exhibit “B” have been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer as required in the Subdivision/Development Improvement Agreement between the developer and the City. This council action will accept the public improvements as complete and will begin a one-year maintenance period, thereafter transferring maintenance responsibility of these improvements from the developer to the City of Palmdale. This council action will also initiate the City ’s release of applicable securities posted for this project in accordance with the City’s subdivision regulations. This action is being taken pursuant to Section 16.110.060 of the City’s Municipal Code.
Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Acceptance of Completed Public Improvements
October 05, 2022
FISCAL IMPACT
The City’s maintenance costs will incrementally increase as a result of acceptance of these improvements.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal III: Invest in infrastructure to improve community livability.
C. Plan and maintain safe and attractive neighborhoods, streets, facilities, and public spaces with exciting programming that promotes active fun for everyone.
Prepared by: Lynn Glidden, Acting Director of Public Works Certified as to availability of Funds: Janelle Samson, Finance Manager Approved by: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager
Approved as to form: Scott E. Porter, Interim City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
1. Exhibit A – List of Completed Public Improvements
2. Exhibit B – Site Map Location
3. Notice of Completion – American Builders Supply Street Improvements
EXHIBIT A
LIST OF COMPLETED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Tract/Project Plan # Quantity Security
American Builders Supply ST 20-08 321LF $41,700 American Builders Supply PC 20-08 563LF $38,800 American Builders Supply GD 20-08 1 PARKWAY DRAIN $2,100
EXHIBIT B
SITE MAP
RECORDING REQUESTED BY:
CITY OF PALMDALE
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
CITY OF PALMDALE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY, SUITE C
PALMDALE, CA 93550
Space above this line is for Recorder’s Use
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Notice pursuant to Civil Code Section 3093, is hereby given that:
1. The undersigned is owner or corporate officer of the interest or estate stated below in the property hereinafter described.
2. The full name of the owner is City of Palmdale, a Municipal Corporation.
3. The full address of the owner is 38300 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA 93550.
4. The nature of interest or estate of the owner is: Street Improvements-American Builders Supply.
5. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was completed on August 15, 2022
6. The work done was: “ Street Improvements-American Builders Supply”,
7. The name of the Contractor for such work of improvement: Patriot Construction and Development
8. The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the City of Palmdale, County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as follows: South of Avenue R & Sierra Highway.
9. The address of said property is: 37810 Sierra Hwy.
Dated: October 05, 2022
CITY OF PALMDALE
Guillermo I. Padilla, City Engineer
____________________________________________________________________________
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, say: I am the City Engineer, the declarant of the foregoing notice of completion; I have read the said notice of completion and know the contents thereof; the same is true of my own knowledge.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on October 05, 2022, in the City of Palmdale, California.
Guillermo I. Padilla, City Engineer
City Council Staff Report
DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MAINTENANCE DIVISION
DISTRICT: All
SUBJECT: APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH KNORR SYSTEMS, INC. FOR
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES OF AQUATICS
FACILITIES EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$400,000 OVER A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT TERM
ISSUE
Approve agreement with Knorr Systems, Inc. for maintenance and repair services of aquatics facilities equipment in an amount not to exceed $400,000 over a five -year contract term.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve Agreement No. A -7748 with Knorr Systems, Inc. for maintenance and repair services of aquatics facilities equipment in an amount not to exceed $400,000 over a five-year contract term.
2. Authorize the Interim City Manager or her designee to execute Agreement No.
A-7748 with Knorr Systems , Inc., including minimal and/or non -substantive changes.
BACKGROUND
In the last 15 years, Knorr Systems, Inc. has provided all aquatics equipment for McAdam Park Pool, Drytown Water Park and Oasis Pool, Marie Kerr Pool; and for Courson Pool since it’s opening in 2019. Each of these projects were competitively bid for the aquatic’s component and, in each case, Knorr Systems, Inc. provided the most competitive bid to meet the required specifications.
In addition to Knorr Systems, Inc. providing all the aquatics equipment at these sites, they have also been contracted with the Publ ic Works Maintenance Division since 2016 to provide annual preventative maintenance, inspections, and as needed repair services on the site equipment including pool heating systems, chemical control and/or feed systems, chlorination systems, pump control systems, and filtration systems.
Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Approve Agreement No. A-7748 with Knorr Systems, Inc.
October 5, 2022
Therefore, in August 2021, Resolution CC 2021-071 was adopted to authorize Knorr Systems, Inc. as a sole source provider for aquatic facilities equipment and services.
DISCUSSION
Knorr Systems, Inc. is well known in the Water Park Industry for providing all-in-one world class equipment, service, training, and daily operational support, with industry leading service warranty on their parts and labor. They are also local to Southern California and can provide timelier service to DryTown Water Park and other aquatic facilities to meet the City’s needs.
With their strong reputation and high-quality service, manufacturers of the City’s aquatics equipment all use Knorr Systems, Inc. as their sole source service provider and product distributor. This includes the following companies and products:
BECS Technology (chemical control systems)
Fluidra USA (EKO3 CO2 and filtrations systems)
H20 Technologies (Smart Pump Control Systems)
Lochinvar (pool heaters)
Neptune-Benson (ETS-UV disinfection systems)
Sigura Water (Pulsar chemical feed/treatment systems) Use of a single source contractor for aquatics equipment and service provides a great advantage in operating and maintaining these systems. Maintenance staff have become thoroughly familiar with the Knorr System, Inc’s equipment systems, its replacement components, and regular maintenance schedules. This allows easier stocking of parts, as well as saving substantially on training and routine maintenance.
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Agreement No. A-7748 with Knorr Systems, Inc. for the maintenance and repair services of aquatic facilities in an amount not to exceed $400,000 over the five-year contract term.
FISCAL IMPACT
By using Knorr Systems, Inc. as a sole source provider, the City will receive direct pricing without a secondary party mark-up which will result in cost savings. The City of Palmdale and the aquatics facilities will receive industry leading service, quality parts, and labor at competitive and consistent rates.
Sufficient funds for these services are budgeted in Facilities Maintenance (10133005) and DryTown Water Park (30041005) accounts to sustain these services over the contract term.
Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Approve Agreement No. A-7748 with Knorr Systems, Inc.
October 5, 2022
STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal II: Ensure long-term fiscal health of the City and maintain funding for services.
A. Manage resources, costs, and liabilities to ensure the City’s long-term fiscal health.
Goal III: Invest in infrastructure to improve community livability.
B. Seek cost effective, customer focused methods of service delivery.
C. Plan and maintain safe and attractive neighborhoods, streets, facilities, and public spaces with exciting programming that promotes active fun for everyone.
Prepared by: Lynn Glidden, Acting Director of Public Works Certified as to availability of Funds: Janelle Samson, Director of Finance Approved by: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager
Approved as to form: Scott E. Porter, Interim City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
1. Agreement No. A-7748 Knorr Systems, Inc.
AGREEMENT NO. A-7748
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALMDALE AND KNORR SYSTEMS, INC.
This CONTRACT for services (“Contract” herein) is made and entered into this 5th day of October, 2022, by and between the City of Palmdale, a public body corporate and politic, (hereinafter called “CITY”), and KNORR SYSTEMS, INC., a California Corporation,(hereinafter called “CONTRACTOR”). The term of this Contract is Four (4) Years and Nine (9) Months,commencing on October 05, 2022, with CITY reserving the option to extend the agreement for 0 additional terms of one year each.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR represents that CONTRACTOR has the expertise and is qualified to perform the services described in this Contract.
NOW THEREFORE, CITY and CONTRACTOR, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:
1 CITY PROJECT MANAGER
To provide the services required by this Contract, CONTRACTOR shall act under the authority and approval of Public Works Director/designee, who shall oversee this Contract, the work performed by CONTRACTOR, assist CONTRACTOR with any necessary information, audit billings, and approve payments. The CONTRACTOR shall channel all contacts and requests through the City project manager. 2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
2.1 CONTRACTOR shall provide the following services in a manner satisfactory to CITY:
CONTRACTOR shall provide pool equipment maintenance, service, and/or repair at City pool and aquatic facilities. Service and/or repair will be performed on an as needed basis.
Service and repair requests are separate from scheduled annual preventative maintenance visits. CONTRACTOR shall provide parts for annual preventative maintenance, replacement and/or repair for all components worn due to normal wear.
CONTRACTOR shall provide new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and parts.
If it is necessary for the CONTRACTOR to replace any materials, parts or components, the CITY will be responsible for reimbursing the cost to the CONTRACTOR. Any non-warrantied work must be approved by the CITY.
CONTRACTOR shall first submit a quote to the CITY for approval. The quote shall outline parts needed and estimated labor charge.
CONTRACTOR shall provide annual preventative maintenance and inspections on all 1-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature pool equipment listed below. The annual preventative maintenance and inspections shall be completed during the month of October through May. CONTRACTOR shall perform all annual preventative maintenance and inspection during City business hours, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding Holidays.
Upon final completion of any work performed under this agreement, CONTRACTOR shall schedule with CITY authorized representative a final inspection.
Safety Requirements
CONTRACTOR shall develop and maintain a safety program in compliance with Public Law 91-596 Occupational Safety and Health ACT (OSHA) Series 1910 Contractor personnel shall work in a safe manner and comply with all applicable safety requirements. CONTRACTOR shall be subject to safety inspections of all work performed under this agreement. CONTRACTOR shall make available, upon request by authorized CITY representative, all safety records applicable to this agreement. All unsafe incidents shall be immediately reported to CITY. A copy of CONTRACTOR safety program implemented for this agreement shall be provided to CITY for review and concurrence.
• Accident Reporting: CONTRACTOR shall maintain an accurate record of, and shall report to the CITY, exposure data, and all accidents resulting in death, traumatic injury, or occupational disease, incidental to work performed under this agreement.
• Damage Reporting: CONTRACTOR shall maintain an accurate record of, and shall report to CITY, damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment incidental to work performed under this agreement. Damage resulting from CONTRACTOR negligence, as determined by CITY, shall be responsibility of CONTRACTOR.
• Environmental Protection: Compliance with all environmental Laws and Regulations. CONTRACTOR shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable interstate, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements regarding environmental protection.
CONTRACTOR is solely responsible for any and all liability regarding release of any and all substances.
CONTRACTOR's business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
CONTRACTOR shall typically respond to emergency service requests within 24 hours.
Licenses
At all times during the term of this Contract, CONTRACTOR shall possess a valid and current Class C-61 / D-35 Pool and Spa Maintenance Specialty Contractor's License with the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) to perform the required work. 2-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature CONTRACTOR's CSLB license number is 562312. CONTRACTOR’s DIR registration number is 1000878960. Contractor hereby certifies that it holds the required license(s).
Payment Bonds
Unless otherwise expressly provided in the bid documents, if any individual project performed under the Contract exceeds $25,000, Contractor shall provide a payment bond in the full amount of the project. Such bond is requested by the CITY before work is to be performed on the specified project.
Prevailing Wage
This Contract calls for work to be performed constituting public works. All labor is to be paid at prevailing wage rates. CONTRACTOR to determine proper wage classification. CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors must be registered with the State of CA Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) as a public works contractor for the duration of the agreement and is responsible for any and all registration and/or renewal fees. CITY may request certified payroll records for any work performed under the term of the agreement. CONTRACTOR acknowledges and understands it must comply with the prevailing wage requirements as set for in Exhibit A.
POOL LOCATIONS / SITES
LOCATION/SITE NAME ADDRESS ZIP CODE SITE ABBR.
1 DryTown Water Park / Palmdale Oasis Pool 3850 E Avenue S 93550 DT/POP 2 Marie Kerr Park Pool 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd 93551 MKP 3 McAdam Park Pool 38115 30th Street East 93550 MP
4 Courson Park Pool 38224 10th Street East 93550 CP
POOL EQUIPMENT BY LOCATION / SITE
1 DryTown Water Park / Palmdale Oasis Pool (DT/POP)
EQUIPMENT NAME SYSTEM TYPE QTY
Lochinvar Swimming Pool Heating System CPN2072 6
Lochinvar Swimming Pool Heating System CPN1261 1
ETS UV System ECF-215-6 1
BECS Chemical Control System BECSys7 5
LMI Chemical Feed System C771-26S 9
LMI Chemical Feed System C121-362S1 10
Pulsar Chlorination System P-IV 2
Eko3 pH-MTS System CO2 Feed System 1
Eko3 High-Rate Filtration System EKO-42210-T-3 (3-Tank System) 1 Eko3 High-Rate Filtration System EKO-34193-T-5 (5-Tank System) 1 Eko3 High-Rate Filtration System EKO-34153-T-3 (3-Tank System) 2 H2O Tech Circulation Pump Control System SPCS 1
2 Marie Kerr Park Pool (MKP)
EQUIPMENT NAME SYSTEM TYPE QTY
Lochinvar Swimming Pool Heating System CPN2072 2
3-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature BECS Chemical Control System BECSys7 1
LMI Chemical Feed System C771-26S 2
LMI Chemical Feed System C121-362SI 2
US Filter High-Rate Filtration System USF43-20-3 (3-Tank System) 1
3 McAdam Park Pool (MP)
EQUIPMENT NAME SYSTEM TYPE QTY
Lochinvar Swimming Pool Heating System CPN2072 1
BECS Chemical Control System BECSys7 1
Pulsar Chlorination System P-IV 2
Eko3 Systems pH-MTS System CO2 Systems 1
4 Courson Park Pool (CP)
EQUIPMENT NAME SYSTEM TYPE QTY
Lochinvar Crest Boiler Heating System APO1500N 1
Lochinvar Splash Pad Heating System ERN302-A 1
BECS Chemical Control System BECSys7 1
BECS Chemical Control System BECSys5 1
Sentry UV Light System SAG 240-A 1
LMI Chemical Feed System C771-26S 2
LMI Chemical Feed System B121-392S1 2
Eko3 High-Rate Filtration System EKO-42210-T-2 (2-tank system) 1 Pentair Triton High-Rate Sand Filter TR140C-3 2
Vortex Wet Play System Controller Command Center 1
Handicap Lift Spectrum Aquatics Splash/PAL 1
H2O Tech Circulation Pump Control System SPCS 2
Baldor Pool Circulation Pump Motor: 15 HP EJMM2333T 1
Pentair Wet Play Booster Pump 3HP WFK-12 1
Pentair Wet Play Booster Pump 2HP XFK-8 1
POOL EQUIPMENT BY TYPE
EQUIPMENT NAME
SYSTEM
TYPE SITE QTY
TOTAL
QTY
1 Lochinvar Swimming Pool Heating System CPN2072 DT/POP (6); MKP (2); MP (1)
9 Lochinvar Swimming Pool Heating System CPN1262 DT/POP 1 2 Lochinvar Swimming Pool Heating System APO1500N CP 1
3 Lochinvar Splash Pad Heating System ERN302-A CP 1
4 ETS UV Disinfection System ECF-215-6 DT/POP 1
5 Sentry UV Light System SAG 240-A CP 1
6 BECS Chemical Control System BECSys7 DT/POP (5); MKP (1); MP (1); CP (1)
8 BECS Chemical Control System BECSys5 CP 1
4-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature 7 LMI Chemical Feed System C771-26S DT/POP (9); MKP (2); CP (2)
13 LMI Chemical Feed System C121-362S1 DT/POP (10); MKP (2) 12 LMI Chemical Feed System B121-392S1 CP (2) 2
8 Pulsar Chlorination System P-IV DT/POP (2); MP (2) 4
9 Eko3 pH-MTS System CO2 Systems DT/POP (1); MP (1) 2
10 Eko3 High-Rate Filtration System EKO-42210-
T-3
DT/POP 1
Eko3 High-Rate Filtration System EKO-42210-
T-2
CP 1
Eko3 High-Rate Filtration System EKO-34193-
T-5
DT/POP 1
Eko3 High-Rate Filtration System EKO-34153-
T-3
DT/POP (2) 2
11 US Filter High-Rate Filtration System USF43-20-3 MKP 1 12 Pentair Triton High-Rate Sand Filter TR-140C-3 CP (2) 2 13 Vortex Wet Play System Controller Command
Center
CP 1
14 Spectrum Aquatics Handicap/Access Lift Splash/PAL CP 1 15 H2O Technologies Circulation Pump Control
System/VFD
SPCS DT/POP (1); CP (2) 3
16 Baldor Pool Circulation Pump Motor: 15 HP EJMM2333T CP 1 17 Pentair Wet Play Booster Pump: 3HP WFK-12 CP 1
Pentair Wet Play Booster Pump: 2HP XFK-8 CP 1
Preventative maintenance and other as-needed services and repairs on pool equipment includes, but is not limited to, the following requirements:
1. Lochinvar Swimming Pool Heating Systems - CPN1262 and CPN2072 a. Log heater inlet, outlet, and delta temperature
b. Inspect flame condition and heat exchanger appearance c. Disassemble heater, inspect, and clean gas manifolds, upper cabinet, and fans
d. De-soot and/or clean heat exchanger and inspect for irregularities Equipment Maintenance Services Cost:
e. Clean and inspect the combustion chamber
f. Inspect refractory materials for cracks or irregularities g. Clean burners and reinstall with new gaskets
h. Seal combustion chamber door with new gaskets
i. Install new hot surface ignitors and startup heater j. Test and set gas manifold pressures and combustion chamber air pressure 5-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature k. Perform combustion analysis to verify and adjust CO2, NO, NOX emissions l. Confirm seal on all internal gas manifold connections with leak detector m. Inspect flame condition following maintenance service n. Verify inlet, outlet, and delta temperatures
o. Inspect boost pump, bearing assembly, and 3-way valve operation p. Inspect heater sub-loop piping
2. Lochinvar Swimming Pool Heating Systems – APO1500N a. Monitor and log heater inlet, outlet, and delta temperature b. Monitor and log primary loop pressure
c. Test relief valves and expansion tank for proper operation d. Inspect primary loop piping for any leaks present
e. Inspect condensate neutralization trap
f. Verify boost pump operation and programming
g. Remove front panels for inspection and cleaning
h. Remove and clean heater blower with compressed air i. Remove burner and disassemble combustion chamber
j. Clean and inspection burners
k. De-soot and/or clean heat exchanger and inspect for irregularities l. Rinse and drain combustion chamber
m. Reassemble heater with new insulation burner plate, door gaskets and burner gaskets
n. Install new ignitors and flame rods and startup heater o. Perform combustion analysis to verify and adjust CO2, NO, NOX emissions p. Confirm seal on all internal gas manifold connections with leak detector q. Inspect flame condition following maintenance service
3. Lochinvar Wet Play Heating System – ERN302-A
a. Log heater inlet, outlet, and delta temperature
b. Inspect flame condition and heat exchanger appearance c. Disassemble heater, inspect, and clean gas manifolds, upper cabinet and fans
d. De-soot and/or clean heat exchanger and inspect for irregularities e. Clean and inspect the combustion chamber
f. Inspect refractory materials for cracks or irregularities g. Clean burners and reinstall with new gaskets
h. Seal combustion chamber door with new gaskets
i. Install new ignitor and flame rod and startup heater j. Test and set gas manifold pressures and combustion chamber air pressure k. Perform combustion analysis to verify and adjust CO2, NO, NOX emissions l. Confirm seal on all internal gas manifold connections with leak detector m. Inspect flame condition following maintenance service n. Inspect bypass loop piping
4. ETS UV System - ECF-215-6
a. Log system flow rate, influent pressure, and effluent pressure b. Clean and inspect sight glass and wiper system
c. Run quartz wiper to clean sleeves and verify proper operation 6-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature d. Replace the wiper carriage assembly lead screw nut and bushing e. Inspect and clean dust filters in cabinet
f. Shut down system and isolate chamber for service g. Clean UV sensor quartz window
h. Remove and clean/replace UV lamps at first/second service i. Remove and clean/replace quartz thimble/sleeves at first/second service j. Clean chamber and replace quad ring seal at each service k. Test and set power levels and UV intensity
l. Inspect anodes and replace annually
5. Sentry SAG 240-A UV System
a. Log system flow rate, influent pressure, and effluent pressure b. Clean and inspect sight glass and wiper system
c. Run quartz wiper to clean sleeves and verify proper operation d. Replace the wiper carriage assembly lead screw nut and bushing e. Inspect and clean dust filters in cabinet
f. Shut down system and isolate chamber for service g. Clean UV sensor quartz window
h. Remove and clean/replace UV lamps at first/second service i. Remove and clean/replace quartz thimble/sleeves at first/second service j. Clean chamber and replace quad ring seal at each service k. Test and set power levels and UV intensity
l. Inspect anodes and replace annually
6. BECSys7 and BECSys5 Chemical Control Systems
a. Test operation of the safety flow switch
b. Clean sensors
c. Calibrate controller
d. Complete chemical evaluation to confirm proper water balance utilizing both Saturation Index and Ryznar Index
e. Provide recommendations to make chemical corrections
7. LMI C771-26S, C121-362S1 and B121-392S1 Chemical Feed Pumps a. Remove and clean chlorine injector to remove any calcification or buildup b. Fine-tune chemical output to maintain chemical balance c. Inspect suction and discharge tubing for wear
d. Disassemble pump wet end for cleaning and overhaul with factory overhaul kit
e. Replace chemical suction and discharge tubing and connection kit
8. Pulsar P-IV Chlorination Systems
a. Disassemble and inspect Pulsar chlorinator for proper wear b. Remove and clean injector
c. Check chemical discharge tubing for wear
d. Replace Pulsar solenoid (24 volt) valve
e. Replace chemical discharge tubing
9. Eko3 Systems pH-MTS CO2 Feed Systems
7-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature a. Replace pH-MTS solenoid with new OEM solenoid
b. Calibrate chemical output to maintain chemical balance c. Replace chemical discharge tubing and connection kits
10. Eko3 Systems High-Rate Filtration Systems (EKO42210, EKO34193, EKO34153)
a. Drain filter tanks and remove manway covers to inspect tank. internal components
b. Inspect media throughout the filters for proper consistency, contamination and flatness
c. Install cleaned manway covers, fill tanks and bleed air from the system d. Disassemble and inspect backwash valve assemblies for overhaul e. Clean, rebuild and lubricate backwash valves (recommended every 3 years) f. Restart system and review for proper operation
11. USFilter High-Rate Filtration System (USF43-20)
a. Drain filter tanks and remove manway covers to inspect tank. internal components
b. Inspect media throughout the filters for proper consistency, contamination and flatness
c. Install cleaned manway covers, fill tanks and bleed air from the system d. Disassemble and inspect backwash valve assemblies for overhaul e. Clean, rebuild and lubricate backwash valves as necessary f. Restart system and review for proper operation
12. Pentair Triton TR140C-3 Sand Filtration Tanks
a. Drain filter tanks and remove manway covers to inspect tank internal components
b. Inspect media throughout the filters for proper consistency, contamination and flatness
c. Install cleaned manway covers, fill tanks and bleed air from the system d. Inspect condition of backwash valves
e. Restart system and review for proper operation
13. Vortex Wet Play System – Command Center
a. Test operation of the safety flow switch
b. Program accordingly
c. Calibrate water flow
d. Assure water is flowing properly to each feature
14. Spectrum XRC500 Access Lift
a. Remove any discoloration on stainless steel components with 3M scratch pad
b. Check all electrical connections for wear and or breakage c. Check all mechanical connections on moving parts for tightness d. Check battery for charging capabilities, report if replacement is required e. Check lift for proper operation
8-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature
15. H20 Technologies Circulation Pump Variable Frequency Drive - SPCS a. Torque terminal connections to manufacturer recommendations b. Inspect and clean air intake element
c. Perform operational test and verify proper system operation d. Wipe down cabinet and remove any loose materials
16. Baldor Pool Circulation Pump Motor – EJMM2333T
a. Lubricate motor
b. Replace lip seals as necessary
c. Replace bearings as necessary
d. Check shaft for runout at sleeve area
e. Clean components
f. Reassemble
g. Restart pump and review for proper operation
17. Pentair Wet Play Booster Pumps – WFK-12 and XFK-8 a. Turn off motor, relieve pressure in system
b. Remove debris basket, empty, clean and replace
c. Clean lid, locking O-ring and sealing surface of pump strainer d. Reprime pump, startup system and review for proper operation
2.2 CONTRACTOR shall have no claim for compensation for any services or work, which has not been authorized by CITY’s Authorization to Proceed.
2.3 CONTRACTOR shall not accept any change of scope, or change in contract provisions, to this Contract unless issued in writing, as a contract change order or amendment and signed by CITY. Any extensions of time must be mutually agreed upon in writing and executed by both parties.
2.4 CONTRACTOR shall maintain in current status all Federal, State, and local licenses and permits required for the operation of the business conducted by the CONTRACTOR as applicable to this contract.
2.5 All work supplied under this Contract shall be fully guaranteed by CONTRACTOR for a minimum period of 60 days from the date of acceptance by CITY. Any defects of design, workmanship, or materials that would result in non- compliance with the Contract specifications shall be fully corrected by CONTRACTOR (including parts and labor) without cost to CITY. The written warranty shall be included with the delivered products to the using Department.
2.6 CITY shall provide to CONTRACTOR, without charge, all data, program information, including reports, records, maps, and other information, now in CITY’s possession, which may facilitate the timely performance of the work. 3 CONTRACTOR’S KEY PERSONNEL
9-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature
3.1 Key Staff. CITY reserves the right to review and approve CONTRACTOR’S staff including all subcontractors to be assigned to any project by CONTRACTOR during the term of this Contract.
This Contract has been awarded to CONTRACTOR based partially on the key personnel proposed to perform the services required herein. CONTRACTOR shall not change nor substitute any of these key staff for work on this Contract without prior written approval by CITY.
CONTRACTOR’s Team and Key Personnel are as follows:
Not Applicable
This Services Contract has been awarded to CONTRACTOR based on its representation that those personnel and subcontractors submitted as part of its bid and listed above will perform the portions of the work listed above.
CONTRACTOR shall not deviate nor substitute any of these team members without prior written approval by CITY.
3.2 Subcontractors. During the performance of the Agreement, CONTRACTOR may engage such additional SUBCONTRACTORS as may be required for the timely completion of this Agreement. In the event of subcontracting, the sole responsibility for fulfillment of all terms and conditions of this Agreement rests with CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR shall not enter into any Subcontract under this Contract for the performance of this Contract without the advance written approval of CITY. The subcontract shall incorporate by reference the terms and conditions of this Contract.
3.3 Direct Responsibility. All services required under this Contract shall be performed by CONTRACTOR, or under CONTRACTOR’s direct supervision, and all personnel shall possess the qualifications, permits and licenses required by State and local law to perform such services.
3.3.1 CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the satisfactory work performance of all personnel engaged in performing services required by this Contract, and compliance with all reasonable performance standards established by CITY.
3.3.2 CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for payment of all CONTRACTOR’s employees’ and subcontractor’s wages and benefits and shall comply with all requirements pertaining to the employer’s liability, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and Social Security.
3.3.3 CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless CITY, and its respective officers, agents and employees from and against all claims, demands, damages or costs arising from CONTRACTOR’s acts or omissions with respect to any liability, 10-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature damages, claims, costs and expenses of any nature arising from alleged violations of personnel practices.
4 ACCEPTANCE AND DOCUMENTATION
Each task shall be reviewed and approved by the Contract Project Manager to determine acceptable completion.
4.1 Records. The CONTRACTOR shall retain and shall contractually require each SUBCONTRACTOR to retain all data and other “records” relating to the acquisition and performance of the Contract for a period of five years after the completion of the Contract.
4.2 Property of CITY. All materials, including reports, computer programs and other deliverables, supplied or created under this Contract are the sole property of CITY. CONTRACTOR is not entitled to a patent or copyright on those materials and may not transfer the patent or copyright to anyone else. CONTRACTOR shall not use or release these materials without the prior written consent of CITY.
4.3 Products. All equipment, materials, parts, and other components incorporated in the work or services performed pursuant to this Contract shall be new, or the latest model and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended. All work shall be performed in a skilled and workmanlike manner. 5 PRICE
CITY shall pay to CONTRACTOR an amount not to exceed Four Hundred Thousand dollars ($400000.00) for the completion of all the work and services described in Section 2, which sum shall include all costs or expenses incurred by CONTRACTOR, payable as follows:
Fiscal Year 2022/2023
ANNUAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES:
Equipment/System Type FY 22/23 UOM
Lochnivar Swimming Pool Heating System CPN2072 $1,470.00 per system Lochnivar Swimming Pool Heating System CPN1262 $1,390.00 per system Lochnivar Swimming Pool Heating System APO1500N $1,690.00 per system Lochnivar Wet Play Heating System ERN302-A $1,125.00 per system Sentry UV Light System SAG 240-A $2,490.00 per system
ETS UV System ECF-215-6 $6,470.00 per system
11-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature SUBJECT TO BE ADDED FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE DURING CONTRACT TERM:
Equipment/System Type FY 22/23 UOM
BECS Chemical Control System Controller $1,113.00 per system LMI Chemical Feed System C771-26S $1,242.00 per system LMI Chemical Feed System C121-362SI $1,242.00 per system LMI Chemical Feed System B121-392S1 $1,242.00 per system Pulsar Chlorination System P-IV $3,870.00 per system
Eko3 CO2 Feed System pH-MTS $1,310.00 per system
Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-42210-T-3 $3,186.00 per system Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-42210-T-2 $2,315.00 per system Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-34193-T-5 $5,524.00 per system Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-34153-T-3 $3,186.00 per system USFilter High Rate Filtration System USF 43-20-3 $3,186.00 per system H2O Technologies Circulation Pump Control System SPCS $677.00 per system Pentair Triton High-Rate Sand Filters TR140C-3 $1,015.00 per system Vortex Wet Play System Controller Command Center $1,678.00 per system Spectrum Aquatics Handicap Access Lift Splash/PAL $1,094.00 per system Baldor Circulation Pump Motor: 15 HP EJMM2333T $1,925.00 per system Pentair Wet play booster pump: 3HP WFK-12 $756.00 per system Pentair Wet play booster pump: 2HP XFK-8 $756.00 per system
LABOR RATES & OTHER FEES (FOR AS NEEDED SERVICES AND REPAIRS) Item FY 22/23 UOM
Standard Labor Rate $190.00 per hour
Overtime Labor Rate (non-holiday) $288.00 per hour
Holiday/Sunday Labor Rate $288.00 per hour
Emergency Labor Rate $288.00 per hour
Travel Rate (portal to portal) $125.00 per hour
After-Hours/Holiday Travel Rate (portal to portal) $170.00 per hour Emergency Service Call Fee $167.00 per job
Material/Parts Mark-Up** 30%
Fiscal Year 2023/2024
ANNUAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES:
Equipment/System Type FY 23/24 UOM
Lochnivar Swimming Pool Heating System CPN2072 $1,635.00 per system Lochnivar Swimming Pool Heating System CPN1262 $1,540.00 per system Lochnivar Swimming Pool Heating System APO1500N $1,880.00 per system Lochnivar Wet Play Heating System ERN302-A $1,250.00 per system Sentry UV Light System SAG 240-A $2,770.00 per system
ETS UV System ECF-215-6 $7,190.00 per system
SUBJECT TO BE ADDED FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE DURING CONTRACT TERM:
12-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature Equipment/System Type FY 23/24 UOM
BECS Chemical Control System Controller $1,238.00 per system LMI Chemical Feed System C771-26S $1,380.00 per system LMI Chemical Feed System C121-362SI $1,380.00 per system LMI Chemical Feed System B121-392S1 $1,380.00 per system Pulsar Chlorination System P-IV $4,300.00 per system
Eko3 CO2 Feed System pH-MTS $1,460.00 per system
Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-42210-T-3 $3,540.00 per system Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-42210-T-2 $2,575.00 per system Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-34193-T-5 $6,138.00 per system Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-34153-T-3 $3,540.00 per system USFilter High Rate Filtration System USF 43-20-3 $3,540.00 per system H2O Technologies Circulation Pump Control System SPCS $754.00 per system Pentair Triton High-Rate Sand Filters TR140C-3 $1,128.00 per system Vortex Wet Play System Controller Command Center $1,864.00 per system Spectrum Aquatics Handicap Access Lift Splash/PAL $1,216.00 per system Baldor Circulation Pump Motor: 15 HP EJMM2333T $2,135.00 per system Pentair Wet play booster pump: 3HP WFK-12 $839.00 per system Pentair Wet play booster pump: 2HP XFK-8 $839.00 per system
LABOR RATES & OTHER FEES (FOR AS NEEDED SERVICES AND REPAIRS) Item FY 23/24 UOM
Standard Labor Rate $215.00 per hour
Overtime Labor Rate (non-holiday) $315.00 per hour
Holiday/Sunday Labor Rate $315.00 per hour
Emergency Labor Rate $315.00 per hour
Travel Rate (portal to portal) $135.00 per hour
After-Hours/Holiday Travel Rate (portal to portal) $189.00 per hour Emergency Service Call Fee $185.00 per job
Material/Parts Mark-Up** 30%
Fiscal Year 2024/2025
ANNUAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES:
Equipment/System Type FY 24/25 UOM
Lochnivar Swimming Pool Heating System CPN2072 $1,815.00 per system Lochnivar Swimming Pool Heating System CPN1262 $1,715.00 per system Lochnivar Swimming Pool Heating System APO1500N $2,085.00 per system Lochnivar Wet Play Heating System ERN302-A $1,390.00 per system Sentry UV Light System SAG 240-A $3,075.00 per system
ETS UV System ECF-215-6 $7,995.00 per system
SUBJECT TO BE ADDED FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE DURING CONTRACT TERM:
13-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature Equipment/System Type FY 24/25 UOM
BECS Chemical Control System Controller $1,375.00 per system LMI Chemical Feed System C771-26S $1,530.00 per system LMI Chemical Feed System C121-362SI $1,530.00 per system LMI Chemical Feed System B121-392S1 $1,530.00 per system Pulsar Chlorination System P-IV $4,770.00 per system
Eko3 CO2 Feed System pH-MTS $1,619.00 per system
Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-42210-T-3 $3,934.00 per system Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-42210-T-2 $2,860.00 per system Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-34193-T-5 $6,820.00 per system Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-34153-T-3 $3,934.00 per system USFilter High Rate Filtration System USF 43-20-3 $3,934.00 per system H2O Technologies Circulation Pump Control System SPCS $837.00 per system Pentair Triton High-Rate Sand Filters TR140C-3 $1,253.00 per system Vortex Wet Play System Controller Command Center $2,071.00 per system Spectrum Aquatics Handicap Access Lift Splash/PAL $1,351.00 per system Baldor Circulation Pump Motor: 15 HP EJMM2333T $2,375.00 per system Pentair Wet play booster pump: 3HP WFK-12 $932.00 per system Pentair Wet play booster pump: 2HP XFK-8 $932.00 per system
LABOR RATES & OTHER FEES (FOR AS NEEDED SERVICES AND REPAIRS) Item FY 24/25 UOM
Standard Labor Rate $235.00 per hour
Overtime Labor Rate (non-holiday) $348.00 per hour
Holiday/Sunday Labor Rate $348.00 per hour
Emergency Labor Rate $348.00 per hour
Travel Rate (portal to portal) $149.00 per hour
After-Hours/Holiday Travel Rate (portal to portal) $210.00 per hour Emergency Service Call Fee $200.00 per job
Material/Parts Mark-Up** 30%
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
ANNUAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES:
Equipment/System Type FY 25/26 UOM
Lochnivar Swimming Pool Heating System CPN2072 $2,015.00 per system Lochnivar Swimming Pool Heating System CPN1262 $1,910.00 per system Lochnivar Swimming Pool Heating System APO1500N $2,320.00 per system Lochnivar Wet Play Heating System ERN302-A $1,542.00 per system Sentry UV Light System SAG 240-A $3,422.00 per system
ETS UV System ECF-215-6 $8,883.00 per system
SUBJECT TO BE ADDED FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE DURING CONTRACT TERM:
Equipment/System Type FY 25/26 UOM
14-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature BECS Chemical Control System Controller $1,527.00 per system LMI Chemical Feed System C771-26S $1,702.00 per system LMI Chemical Feed System C121-362SI $1,702.00 per system LMI Chemical Feed System B121-392S1 $1,702.00 per system Pulsar Chlorination System P-IV $5,308.00 per system
Eko3 CO2 Feed System pH-MTS $1,800.00 per system
Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-42210-T-3 $4,370.00 per system Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-42210-T-2 $3,177.00 per system Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-34193-T-5 $7,570.00 per system Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-34153-T-3 $4,370.00 per system USFilter High Rate Filtration System USF 43-20-3 $4,370.00 per system H2O Technologies Circulation Pump Control System SPCS $929.00 per system Pentair Triton High-Rate Sand Filters TR140C-3 $1,394.00 per system Vortex Wet Play System Controller Command Center $2,301.00 per system Spectrum Aquatics Handicap Access Lift Splash/PAL $1,501.00 per system Baldor Circulation Pump Motor: 15 HP EJMM2333T $2,650.00 per system Pentair Wet play booster pump: 3HP WFK-12 $1,036.00 per system Pentair Wet play booster pump: 2HP XFK-8 $1,036.00 per system
LABOR RATES & OTHER FEES (FOR AS NEEDED SERVICES AND REPAIRS) Item FY 25/26 UOM
Standard Labor Rate $265.00 per hour
Overtime Labor Rate (non-holiday) $385.00 per hour
Holiday/Sunday Labor Rate $385.00 per hour
Emergency Labor Rate $385.00 per hour
Travel Rate (portal to portal) $165.00 per hour
After-Hours/Holiday Travel Rate (portal to portal) $230.00 per hour Emergency Service Call Fee $210.00 per job
Material/Parts Mark-Up** 30%
Fiscal Year 2026/2027
ANNUAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES:
Equipment/System Type FY 26/27 UOM
Lochnivar Swimming Pool Heating System CPN2072 $2,240.00 per system Lochnivar Swimming Pool Heating System CPN1262 $2,125.00 per system Lochnivar Swimming Pool Heating System APO1500N $2,585.00 per system Lochnivar Wet Play Heating System ERN302-A $1,715.00 per system Sentry UV Light System SAG 240-A $3,800.00 per system
ETS UV System ECF-215-6 $9,874.00 per system
SUBJECT TO BE ADDED FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE DURING CONTRACT TERM:
Equipment/System Type FY 26/27 UOM
BECS Chemical Control System Controller $1,695.00 per system 15-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature LMI Chemical Feed System C771-26S $1,891.00 per system LMI Chemical Feed System C121-362SI $1,891.00 per system LMI Chemical Feed System B121-392S1 $1,891.00 per system Pulsar Chlorination System P-IV $5,898.00 per system
Eko3 CO2 Feed System pH-MTS $2,001.00 per system
Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-42210-T-3 $4,856.00 per system Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-42210-T-2 $3,530.00 per system Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-34193-T-5 $8,415.00 per system Eko3 High Rate Filtration System EKO-34153-T-3 $4,856.00 per system USFilter High Rate Filtration System USF 43-20-3 $4,856.00 per system H2O Technologies Circulation Pump Control System SPCS $1,035.00 per system Pentair Triton High-Rate Sand Filters TR140C-3 $1,547.00 per system Vortex Wet Play System Controller Command Center $2,556.00 per system Spectrum Aquatics Handicap Access Lift Splash/PAL $1,668.00 per system Baldor Circulation Pump Motor: 15 HP EJMM2333T $3,011.00 per system Pentair Wet play booster pump: 3HP WFK-12 $1,150.00 per system Pentair Wet play booster pump: 2HP XFK-8 $1,150.00 per system
LABOR RATES & OTHER FEES (FOR AS NEEDED SERVICES AND REPAIRS) Item FY 26/27 UOM
Standard Labor Rate $290.00 per hour
Overtime Labor Rate (non-holiday) $424.00 per hour
Holiday/Sunday Labor Rate $424.00 per hour
Emergency Labor Rate $424.00 per hour
Travel Rate (portal to portal) $180.00 per hour
After-Hours/Holiday Travel Rate (portal to portal) $250.00 per hour Emergency Service Call Fee $220.00 per job
Material/Parts Mark-Up** 30%
**Material Mark Up
If it is necessary for the CONTRACTOR to replace any materials, parts or components, the CITY will be responsible for reimbursing the cost to the CONTRACTOR. Any non-warrantied work must be approved by the CITY. The CONTRACTOR shall first submit a quote to the CITY for approval. The quote shall outline parts needed and estimated labor charge. Vendor invoice must be submitted for proof of cost with CITY invoice for reimbursement.
Pricing shall be firm fixed pricing for stated term and shall include all costs in accordance with all contract requirements, including but not limited to fully burdened labor, payroll and other taxes, fringes, license and permits, insurance, workforce productivity, coordination, transportation, field overhead, general and administrative 16-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature overhead, and profit. Payment shall be based on actual quantities and there is no guarantee the CITY shall require any certain quantity.
5.1 An application for payment form must be submitted to CITY which shall include the following: a clear, detailed invoice reflecting work being billed for, a summary sheet showing percentage of work completed to date, amount/percent billed to date and current status of all tasks within a project; any/all backup documentation supporting the above items. Work schedule updates must also be included with the payment requests.
5.2 CONTRACTOR shall maintain adequate records and shall permit inspection and audit by CITY of CONTRACTOR’s charges under this Contract. CONTRACTOR shall make such records available to CITY during normal business hours upon reasonable notice. Nothing herein shall convert such records into public records, and they will be available only to CITY and any specified public agencies. Such records shall be maintained by CONTRACTOR for one (1) year following completion of the work under this Contract unless a longer period of time is required by state or federal law, in which event CONTRACTOR shall retain its records for the time required by such laws.
5.3 Payment. A separate invoice shall be issued for each shipment of material or service performed, and no payment will be issued prior to receipt of material and/or completion of specified services and receipt of a correct invoice. 6 TAXES
6.1 CONTRACTOR shall pay all sales, consumer, use, and other similar taxes required to be paid by CONTRACTOR in accordance with state and local laws.
6.2 CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor and shall have no power or authority to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of CITY. No person employed by CONTRACTOR or acting on its behalf, in connection with this Contract shall be considered the Agent or employee of CITY.
6.3 CONTRACTOR shall be required to obtain a current City of Palmdale business license, as required by the Palmdale Municipal Code, before an Authorization to Proceed is issued.
6.4 When equipment, materials or supplies generally taxable to CONTRACTOR are eligible for a tax exemption due to the nature of the work, CONTRACTOR shall assist the City in applying for and obtaining such tax credits and exemptions, which shall be paid or credited to the City.
7 PATENT FEES AND ROYALTIES
CONTRACTOR shall pay all license fees and royalties and assume all costs incident to the use, in the performance of the work or the incorporation in the work of any invention, design, process, program, product or device which is the subject of patent 17-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature rights or copyrights held by others. If a particular invention, design, process, program, product or device is specified in the contract documents for use in the performance of the work and if, to the actual knowledge of CITY, its use is subject to patent rights or copyrights calling for the payment of any license fee or royalty to others, the existence of such rights shall be disclosed by CITY in the contract documents.
CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless CITY and anyone directly or indirectly employed by CITY from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of any infringement of patent rights or copyrights incident to the use in the performance of the work, or resulting from the incorporation in the work of any invention, design, process, program, product or device not specified in the contract documents, and shall defend all such claims in connection with any alleged infringement of such rights. 8 INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONTRACTOR and any subcontractors working on its behalf agree to indemnify CITY, its officers, employees, agents and elected and appointed boards (hereinafter “Indemnified Parties”) for any loss, claim, demand, cause of action, cost, expense, damage, obligation or liability which arises out of or is in any way connected with the performance of any work under this agreement, including any acts or omissions, willful misconduct or negligent conduct, whether active or passive, on the part of CONTRACTOR, or its subcontractors, and regardless of any acts, omissions or negligence (whether active or passive) of any person or entity indemnified hereunder. At their own expense, CONTRACTOR and, as applicable, any subcontractors working on its behalf, shall defend any suit, claim or action against the Indemnified Parties founded upon such loss, claim, demand, cause of action, cost, expense, damage, obligation or liability. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the contract of any subcontractor working under this agreement contain an indemnity agreement, requiring the subcontractor to indemnify and defend the Indemnified Parties pursuant the terms set forth above. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify the Indemnified Parties, and save it harmless from any and all loss, damage, costs, expenses and attorney's fees suffered or incurred on account of any breach of the aforesaid obligations and covenants, and any other provision or covenant of this agreement.
9 INSURANCE
9.1 CONTRACTOR, at its expense, shall maintain in effect at all times during the performance of work under this Contract not less than the following coverage and limits of insurance, which shall be maintained with insurers listed “A” or better in the Best’s Insurance Guide and authorized to do business in the State of California.
Proof of Insurance, as identified in Section 9.8, must be reviewed and accepted by the City Attorney.
9.1.1 Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability
Workers’ Compensation -- coverage as required by the State of California 18-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature Employer’s Liability -- $1,000,000.00 each accident $1,000,000.00 policy limit bodily injury
$1,000,000.00 each employee bodily injury by disease
9.1.2 Commercial General Liability
$2,000,000.00 limit on a per occurrence basis
$4,000,000.00 general aggregate limit
9.1.3 Commercial Automobile Liability
$2,000,000.00 combined single limit including owned, non-owned and hired automobile coverage
9.1.4 Pollution/Enviornmental Liability*
- $2,000,000 limit on a per occurrence basis
9.1.5 Professional (Errors & Omissions)*
- $2,000,000 limit on a per occurrence basis
9.2 All of CONTRACTOR’s policies shall contain an endorsement providing that written notice shall be given to CITY at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to termination, cancellation, or reduction of coverage in the policy.
9.3 Policies providing for bodily injury and property damage coverage shall contain the following:
A. An endorsement extending coverage to the City as an additional insured, as respects liability arising out of the performance of any work under the Contract.
Such insurance shall be primary insurance, as respects the interest of the City, and any other insurance maintained by the City shall be considered excess coverage and not contributing insurance with the insurance required hereunder. The certificates shall state: “The City of Palmdale, Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale, Palmdale Civic Authority, Housing Authority, Industrial Development Authority, Airport Authority, their officers, agents, employees and volunteers are named as additional insured”.
B. “Severability of Interest” Clause.
9.4 Promptly upon execution of this Contract, and prior to commencement of any work, CONTRACTOR shall deliver to CITY certificates of insurance and endorsements to all required policies demonstrating that CONTRACTOR has the required coverage and showing the required named insured. Within five (5) days of written request from CITY, CONTRACTOR shall deliver to CITY full and complete copies of all insurance policies required by this Contract. 19-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature
9.5 The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance to be maintained by CONTRACTOR are not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify CONTRACTOR’s liabilities and obligations under this Contract.
9.6 Any policy or policies of insurance that CONTRACTOR elects to carry as insurance against loss or damage to its equipment and tools or other personal property used in the performance of this Contract shall include a provision waiving the insurer’s right of subrogation against CITY.
9.7 All insurance coverage must be maintained throughout the duration of this Contract.
9.8 Acceptable Proof of Insurance:
9.8.1 ACORD Certificate of Insurance listing all coverage, limits, deductibles and insured; and endorsements for all applicable coverage if agent has authority to issue it; or additional insured Form CG20100704 and CG20370704 or equivalent must be provided for general liability coverage. Additional insured form CA0001 must be provided for automobile liability coverage.
9.8.2 Binders of insurance for all coverage. Agents must confirm that policy endorsements have been ordered from the respective insurance companies. Upon issuance, policy endorsements and a corresponding Certificate of Insurance listing all insurers and coverage must be submitted to the City Attorney.
9.8.3 When pollution/environmental and/or professional (errors & omissions) liability is provided on a claims-made basis, CONTRACTOR will continue to renew the insurance for a period of five (5) years after this Agreement expires is terminated.
Such insurance will have the same coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this Agreement, and will cover CONTRACTOR, or its officers, employees or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.
9.9 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Contract, CITY may immediately terminate this Contract if, at any time CONTRACTOR fails to maintain the required insurance for any period of time or fails to comply with any of the insurance requirements listed above.
10 TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE
City reserves the right to terminate this Contract or any part thereof for its sole convenience with fifteen (15) days written notice. In the event of such termination, CONTRACTOR shall immediately stop all work hereunder, and shall immediately cause any of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease such work. CONTRACTOR shall also surrender to CITY all finished or unfinished documents, processes, programs and other supplies and materials, which shall be City’s property. As compensation in full for services performed to the date of such termination, the CONTRACTOR shall receive an amount equal to the value of the work completed as 20-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature of the termination date in accordance with the fee schedule or as negotiated between the parties. In no event shall the amount payable upon termination exceed the total maximum compensation provided for in this Contract.
11 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE
If CITY determines that CONTRACTOR has failed to supply an adequate working force, or to provide services of proper quality, or has failed in any other respect to satisfactorily perform the services specified in this Contract, CITY shall give written notice to CONTRACTOR specifying all defaults to be remedied within thirty (30) days.
Such notice shall set forth the basis for CITY’s dissatisfaction and suggest corrective measures. If, after thirty days, CONTRACTOR has failed to implement appropriate corrective measures, CITY may elect to terminate this Contract in whole or in part.
11.1 In the event CITY terminates this Contract, in whole or in part, for cause, CITY may procure, upon such terms and in such manner, as it may deem appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
11.2 CONTRACTOR shall provide all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, software, drawings, programs, processes, maps, photographs, reports, etc., prepared by CONTRACTOR within fifteen (15) working days after notice of termination. Upon such termination, CONTRACTOR shall be paid an amount equal to the value of the services provided and work performed as of the date of termination, taking into consideration the costs associated with hiring another CONTRACTOR to complete the services. In ascertaining the value of the work performed up to the date of termination, consideration shall be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete documents when such are delivered to CITY, and to authorized reimbursement expenses. The above is in addition to any other remedies available by law or equity to CITY.
11.3 If, after notice of termination of the Contract under the provisions of this Section 11, it is determined, for any reason, that CONTRACTOR was not in default, or that the default was excusable, then the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the notice of termination had been issued pursuant to Section 10. 12 DISPUTE RESOLUTION
All claims, disputes, and other matters in question between CITY and CONTRACTOR arising out of or relating to this Contract or the breach thereof shall, to the extent reasonably feasible, be resolved through good faith negotiations between the parties. 13 OWNERSHIP OF PRODUCT
All product, data, documents, programs and software including, but not limited to, research, field notes, investigations, analysis, studies, processes, software, instructions for use and other manuals, whether complete or incomplete, which are prepared or produced in the performance of this Contract are to be, and remain the 21-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature property of CITY and shall be delivered to or left with CITY upon the completion or termination of this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall furnish CITY, upon its request, originals and reproducible and electronic copies of product, data reports, studies and of all other documents listed above. Electronic copies shall be provided in an unprotected format which allows CITY to copy, reproduce and makes changes as CITY deems necessary.
14 DELEGATION AND ASSIGNMENT
14.1 CONTRACTOR shall not delegate or assign its duties or rights hereunder, either in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of CITY; provided, however, that claims for money due or to become due to CONTRACTOR from CITY under this Contract may be assigned to a bank, trust company or other financial institution without such approval.
14.2 Any assignment, delegation or subcontract shall be made in the name of CONTRACTOR and shall not bind or purport to bind CITY and shall not release CONTRACTOR from any obligations under this Contract including, but not limited to, the duty to properly supervise and coordinate the work of employees, assignees, delegates and subcontractors. No such assignment, delegation or subcontract shall result in any increase in the amount of total compensation payable to CONTRACTOR under this Contract.
15 NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
15.1 In performance of this Contract, CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate against any employee, subcontractor, or applicant for employment because of sex, color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, or age. CONTRACTOR will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their sex, color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation or age. Affirmative action relating to employment shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.
15.2 The provisions of subsection 15.1 above shall be included in all solicitations or advertisements placed by or on behalf of CONTRACTOR for personnel to perform any services under this Contract. CITY shall have access to all documents, data and records of CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors for purposes of determining compliance with the equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination provisions of this Section, and all applicable provisions of Executive Order No. 11246 which is incorporated herein by this reference. A copy of Executive Order No. 11246 is available for inspection at, and on file with, the Palmdale City Clerk’s Office. 16 FINANCIAL INTEREST CERTIFICATION
22-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature
16.1 CONTRACTOR warrants that no person has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this Contract upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee; and that no officer or employee of the CITY has any interest, financially or otherwise, in CONTRACTOR’s firm.
16.2 For breach or violation of this warranty, CITY shall have the right to annul this Contract without liability or at its discretion to deduct from the Contract Price or consideration, the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee.
17 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
17.1 CONTRACTOR stipulates that its officers and employees do not now have a conflict of interest and it further agrees for itself, its officers and its employees that it will not contract for or accept employment for the performance of any work or services with any individual business, corporation or government unit that would create a conflict of interest in the performance of its obligations pursuant to this Contract or which would cause CONTRACTOR to be “financial interested” (as provided in California Government Code Section 1090 et seq. or 87100 et seq.) in any contract or decision made by CITY on any matter.
17.2 CONTRACTOR shall not employ any City official or employee to perform any work required pursuant to this Contract.
17.3 To the extent required by the City Manager or his designee, CONTRACTOR shall complete and file with the City Clerk a Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests disclosing any reportable property interests, income, gifts, investments, or business positions.
18 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
18.1 CONTRACTOR shall comply with all state and federal laws, including but not limited to, the requirement to hire only those persons authorized by federal law to work in the United States. If CONTRACTOR uses any subcontractors to complete this Contract, this same requirement shall be included in all subcontracts and strictly enforced by CONTRACTOR.
18.2 The law of the state of California shall govern this Contract. The venue of any legal action, either formal or informal, shall be the County of Los Angeles. 19 NOTICES
Any notice required under this Contract shall be in writing, addressed to the appropriate party at its address on the signature page and given personally or by registered or certified mail postage prepaid, or by a commercial courier service. All notices shall be effective upon the date of receipt.
20 ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENTS
23-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature
20.1 This Contract is the complete Agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior proposals, agreements, and understandings between the parties and may not be modified or terminated orally.
20.2 No attempted waiver of any of the provisions hereof, nor any modification in the nature, extent or duration of the work to be performed by CONTRACTOR hereunder, shall be binding unless in writing and signed by the party against whom the same is sought to be enforced.
20.3 The failure of any party to enforce against another party any provision of this Contract shall not constitute a waiver of that party’s right to enforce such a provision at a later time, and shall not serve to vary the terms of this Contract.
21 ATTORNEY’S FEES
If any action at law or in equity is brought to enforce or interpret any provisions of this Contract, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees, costs and necessary disbursements, in addition to such other relief as may be sought and awarded.
In Witness Whereof,
the parties hereto have caused this Contract to be executed and attested by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.
CITY OF PALMDALE:
KNORR SYSTEMS, INC.:
Steven D. Hofbauer Date
Mayor
Tiadra Carter Date
Project Administrator
ADDRESS FOR NOTICE:
CITY OF PALMDALE
39110 3rd Street East
Palmdale, Ca 93550
ADDRESS FOR NOTICE:
KNORR SYSTEMS, INC.
2221 Standard Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92707
ATTEST: If Corporation
Secretary
24-27
Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature
APPROVE AS TO FORM:
Scott E. Porter
Acting City Attorney
ATTEST:
Roxanne Faber
Acting City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
Prevailing Wage Requirements
1. This Contract calls for work to be performed constituting public works. Contractor and all subcontractors shall pay the general prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined and as published by the State Director of the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Part 7, of Division 2 of the State Labor Code, including, but not limited to, Sections 1770, 1771, 1773, 1773.2 and 1774.
2. This is a public work and requires the payment of prevailing wages for the work or craft in which the worker is employed for any public work done under the contract by Contractor or by any subcontractor pursuant to Section 1771 of the Labor Code.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the City has obtained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general rate for holiday and overtime work in this locality for each craft, classification, or type of workman needed to execute this contract from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. These rates are on file with the City or may be obtained at http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm.
Contractor shall post a copy of such wage rates at the job site and shall pay the adopted prevailing wage rates as a minimum. Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Sections 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1777.6, and 1813 of the Labor Code.
Pursuant to the provisions of 1775 of the Labor Code, Contractor shall forfeit to the City, as a penalty, not more than $200.00 for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each laborer, worker, or mechanic employed, paid less than the stipulated prevailing rates for any work done under this Contract, by him or by any subcontractor under him, in violation of the provisions of this Agreement.
3. Contractors and subcontractors who are ineligible to bid for work on, or be awarded, a public works project pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1777.1 and 1777.7 are prohibited from bidding on, being awarded, or performing work as a subcontractor, on this Project pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 6109.
4. Contractor's attention is directed to the provisions in Sections 1774, 1775, 1776, 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code. Contractor shall comply with the provisions in these Sections. The statutory provisions for penalties for failure to comply with the State's wage and hours laws will be enforced. Pursuant to Section 1775 of the Labor Code, the Contractor and any subcontractors, shall, as a penalty to the City forfeit the prescribed amounts per calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing wage rates.
5. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4, the Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. 25-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature
6. Each Contractor and subcontractor shall furnish the records specified in Labor Code Section 1776 directly to the State Labor Commissioner at least monthly in the format prescribed by the State Labor Commissioner.
7. Sections 1774 and 1775 require the Contractor and all subcontractors to pay not less than the prevailing wage rates to all workmen employed in the execution of the Contract and specify forfeitures and penalties for failure to do so. The minimum wages to be paid are those determined by the State Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. Section 1776 requires the Contractor and all subcontractors to keep accurate payroll records, specifies the contents thereof, their inspection and duplication procedures and certain notices required of the Contractor pertaining to their location.
8. Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code requires Contractor or subcontractor employing workers in any apprenticeable occupation to apply to the Joint Apprenticeship Committee nearest the site of the public works project, which administers the apprenticeship program in that trade for a certificate of approval. The certificate will also fix the ratio of apprentices to journeymen to be used in the performance of the Contract. The Contractor is required to make contributions to funds established for the administration of apprenticeship programs if he employs registered apprentices or journeymen in any apprenticeable trade and if other contractors on the public works site are making such contributions. Information relative to apprenticeship standards, contributions, wage schedules and other requirements may be obtained from the State Director of Industrial Relations or from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards. Section 1777.6 of the Labor Code provides that it shall be unlawful to refuse to accept otherwise qualified employees as registered apprentices solely on the grounds of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or age.
9. Eight hours labor constitutes a legal day's work, as set forth in Labor Code Section 1810. The statutory provisions for penalties for failure to comply with the State's wage and hour laws will be enforced as set forth in Labor Code Section 1813.
26-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
Pursuant to Section 1861 of the State Labor Code, and all amendments thereto, each contractor to whom a public works contract has been awarded shall sign the following certificate and shall submit same to the City of Palmdale prior to performing any work on the contract:
“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for Worker’s Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of work of this contract.”
NAME OF CONTRACTOR
Contractor
By _______________________
Print Name
__________________________
Signature
__________________________
Title
__________________________
Date
Section 3700 of the State Labor Code reads as follows:
“Every employer except the State shall secure the payment of compensation in one or more of the following ways:
(a) By being insured against liability to pay compensation in one or more insurers duly authorized to write compensation insurance in this state.
(b) By securing from the Director of Industrial Relations a certificate of consent to self-insure, which may be given upon furnishing proof satisfactory to the Director of Industrial Relations of ability to self-insure and to pay any compensation that may become due to his employee.”
27-27Concord - Document ID: generated after first signature CC/SA Minutes 5PM & 7PM 8/3/2022
1 MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SA/HA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY, SUITE B
PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 3, 2022
www.cityofpalmdale.org
5:00 P.M.
1) MAYOR TO CALL MEETINGS TO ORDER
Mayor Hofbauer called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
2) ROLL CALL
MAYOR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM LOA,
COUNCILMEMBERS CARRILLO, BISHOP, BETTENCOURT
PRESENT: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt, Steven Hofbauer.
ABSENT: None.
3) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
4) PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
Acting City Attorney Porter confirmed all items would be heard as listed.
4.1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Shanae Smith, Patricia Nevarez and Michael "Mike" Behen vs. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCV18219
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
4.2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Ricci v. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCV01269
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
4.3) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case: John J. Murphy v. City of Palmdale;
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case Number: 22STCV22544 Related City Claim Number: 2022-007
CC/SA Minutes 5PM & 7PM 8/3/2022
2 4.4) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property Address: 38820 3rd Street East and vacant land (APN 3006-008- 06,14,15)
Negotiators for the City: Mike Miller, Director Neighborhood Services and Sophia Reyes, Housing Manager
Negotiator for Property Owner: The Rickey Thomas SEBO 2021 Trust Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
4.5) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Leona Valley Town Council vs. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCP01932
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
4.6) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
In Re National Prescription Opiate Litigation
United States District Court - Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division
Case No. 17-MD-2804
This closed session is being held pursuant to the a uthority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Mayor Hofbauer announced items 13.4 and 14.1 would be continued.
5) ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
6) ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 7:01 p.m.
7:00 P.M.
7) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS
8) PRESENTATIONS
8.1) Mayor Hofbauer presented a cute critter available for adoption at the Palmdale Animal Care Center.
8.2) Mayor Hofbauer presented a Commendation to outgoing Planning Commissioners Bart Avery.
8.3) Pueblo Y Salud and Sharon O’Hara DrPH provided a PowerPoint presentation to Council regarding Investigating the Relationship between Alcohol Outlet Density and Crime Rates in Palmdale, CA 2019-2020.
9) WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTION(S) and ORDINANCE(S) Motion: Move to waive full reading of the Resolution (s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting.
Moved by Richard J Loa, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
CC/SA Minutes 5PM & 7PM 8/3/2022
3 Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt, Steven Hofbauer.
10) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS (EXCLUDING PUBLIC
HEARINGS)
The following individuals provided public input:
Jason Zink commented regarding the AV Edge contract.
Marsha Furman expressed concerns regarding the enforcement of Item 14.2 masks mandates.
11) CONSENT CALENDAR
11.1) Receive and file the Monthly and Quarterly Investment Activity Reports for June 2022.(Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
11.2) Approve First Amendment to Agreement with Eide Bailly to provide Audit Services for an additional amount of $75,000, and not to exceed amount of $398,792 for a 1 year term through June 30, 2023. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
11.3) Approve Second Amendment to professional services Agreement with Lance, Soll, & Lunghard, LLP for an additional amount of $27,400, not to ex ceed amount of $237,400 for a four (4) year term through March 30, 2026. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
11.4) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022 -085, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, authorizing the submission of the application for the 2022 Local Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant (JAG) Program to receive a Grant allocation of $50,943. (Staff Reference: Director Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Coordinator Nichols)
11.5) Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Palmdale and Antelope Valley Economic Development and Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay - Presented by Sr. Economic Development Managing Analyst Schuler)
11.6) Award IFB 22 -005-3400 Backflow Prevention Device Testing, Repair & Replacement and approve agreement with Greene Backflow in an amount not to exceed $240,000 over the contract term. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
11.7) Award IFB 22 -004-3400 As Needed Professional Painting Services and approve agreement with US National Corp dba Jimenez Painting Company in an amount not to exceed $400,000 over the contract term. (Staff Reference:
Director of Public Works Heffernan)
Councilmember Bishop pulled this item, recused himself, and stepped away from the dais.
Motion: Award IFB 22 -004-3400 As Needed Professional Painting Services and approve agreement with US National Corp dba Jimenez Painting Company in an amount not to exceed $400,000 over the contract term.
CC/SA Minutes 5PM & 7PM 8/3/2022
4 Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Laura Bettencourt, Steven Hofbauer.
11.8) Notice of Completion - Accept completed project with Nu Line Technologies, LLC., for PN 751 -B, Sanitary Sewer Pipeline Trenchless Rehabilitation Project, at various locations throughout the City. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
11.9) Notice of Completion - Accept completed project with Interior Demolition Inc., for PN 832, Avenue R Abatement and Demolition of 2 Commercial Buildings. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
11.10) Award construction agreement with Manhole Adjusting Inc., for PN 866, Sewer Manhole Adjustments and Rehabilitation Project, in the amount $340,000 for a term of 120 working days from the date of the Notice to Proceed. (Staff Reference: Director of Public W orks Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
11.11) Approve Excess Costs Grant Agreement with Homes for Families for $800,000 for development of 56 unit CalVet REN Veteran housing located at Division and Taintor. (Staff Reference: Direct or Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes)
11.12) Approve Grant from the City of Palmdale to the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale of $1,200,000 of United States Treasury of Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLRF Funds) under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for development of affordable housing in the City of Palmdale. (Staff Reference: Director Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes)
11.13) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022 -087, a Resolution of the Ci ty Council of the City of Palmdale Making Legally Required Findings for Extending Remote Teleconference Participation for Meetings of the City Council and its Related and/or Subordinate Legislative Bodies. (Staff Reference: Acting City Attorney Porter)
11.14) Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. (Staff Reference: City Clerk/Agency Secretary Smith)
CC/SA/IDA/PAA/PCA/PFA - June 15, 2022
CC/SA/IDA/PAA/PCA/PFA - June 16, 2022
Motion: Approve all items listed on the Consent Calendar with the exception of item
11.7. Moved by Richard J Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.
Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt, Steven Hofbauer.
CC/SA Minutes 5PM & 7PM 8/3/2022
5 12) HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
12.1) Accept Grant from the City of Palmdale to the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale of $1,200,000 of United States Treasury of Coronavi rus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLRF Funds) under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for development of affordable housing in the City of Palmdale. (Staff Reference: Director Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes)
Neighborhood Services
12.2) Approve Excess Costs Loan Agreement with Ravello Mods Palmdale 118, LLC of $1,200,000 for development of 118 unit affordable rental housing located at 65th Street East and East Avenue S. (Staff Reference: Director of Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes) Neighborhood Services
12.3) Approve the minute s from the previous meetings. (Staff Reference: Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Agency Secretary Scott)
HA - June 15, 2022
HA - June 16, 2022
Motion: Approve all item listed on the Consent Calendar. JC/Fraga-Saenz Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Christina Fraga-Saenz.
Vote: Motion carried (7-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt, Steven Hofbauer, Christina Fraga-Saenz, Phil Denny.
Chair Hofbauer adjourned the Housing Authority at 7:50 p.m.
13) PUBLIC HEARING
13.1) Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Resolution No. CC 2022 -065 for adoption, regarding an updated city-wide fee schedule. (Staff Reference:
Director of Finance Samson)
Director of Finance Samson provided a brief overview of the staff report and read the title of Resolution No. CC 2022-065.
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022 -065, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale restating in its entirety the Palmdale Master Schedule of Fees and repealing Resolution No.CC 2021-057
Mayor Hofbauer opened the Public Hearing.
The following individuals provided public input:
Jason Zink commented on fees for residents.
Xavier Flores commented on resident fees and alcohol administrative fees.
A motion was made and carried unanimously to close the Public Hearing.
CC/SA Minutes 5PM & 7PM 8/3/2022
6 Council directed staff to review programs related to swim lessons, literacy and CPR classes.
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-065.
Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt, Steven Hofbauer.
13.2) Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Resolution No. CC 2022 -084, regarding the issuance of California Municipal Finance Authority Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
Finance Director Samson provided a brief overview of the staff report and read the title of Resolution No. CC 2022-084.
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022 -084, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving a plan of finance for the issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Waste Management, Inc. project) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $355,000,000 for the purpose of financing improvements to solid waste disposal facilities and certain other matters relating thereto.
Mayor Hofbauer opened the Public Hearing.
The following individuals provided public comments:
Jason Zink commented regarding the beautification of the landfill.
A motion was made and carried unanimously to close the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Bishop asked what improvements will take place fo r the twenty-five million dollars. Anthony Stubbs, California Municipal Finance Authority, stated the Palmdale landfill would be retrofitted, cleaned up, and made more presentable.
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-084.
Moved by Richard J Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.
Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt, Steven Hofbauer.
13.3) Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1592 for introduction and adoption. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay)
Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay presented the staff report and read the title of Ordinance No. 1592.
CC/SA Minutes 5PM & 7PM 8/3/2022
7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING SECTION 5.04.670 (TOBACCO/SMOKING PRODUCT RETAILER) OF CHAPTER 5.04
(BUSINESS REGULATION) OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES, TAXES,
AND REGULATION) OF THE PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO BAN
FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Discussion ensued regarding state law, and city enforcement.
Mayor Hofbauer made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1592 with the provision that the enforcement becomes effective in thirty (30) days, the motion was withdrawn.
Mayor Hofbauer opened the Public Hearing.
The following individuals provided public input:
The following individuals spoke in opposition to adopting Ord inance No. 1592: Randy Hawara, George Husri, Mark Shihady, Danny Hawara, Jason Zink, P. Traders, Inc., Tony Hawatameh, and Ben Sadi.
The following individuals spoke in favor of adopting Ordinance No. 1592:
Nattie Hacovay, Sandy Logan, and Ruben Rodriguez, and Xavier Flores.
A motion was made and carried unanimously to close the Public Hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding non-smoking campaigns.
Motion: Adopt Ordinance No. 1592 as written.
Moved by Richard J Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.
Vote: Motion Failed (2-3)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo.
No: Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt, Steven Hofbauer.
13.4) Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1593 for Adoption. (Staff Reference: Interim City Manager Ronda Perez - Presented by City Council Chief of Staff Terrie Zayas).
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adding Chapter 9 (Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter Prohibited) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Palmdale Municipal Code Establishing Regulations Prohibiting the Unlawful Poss ession of Catalytic Converters in the City.
Motion: Continue the Public Hearing to the August 17, 2022 meeting. Moved by Steven Hofbauer, seconded by Richard J Loa.
Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt, Steven Hofbauer.
CC/SA Minutes 5PM & 7PM 8/3/2022
8 14) NEW BUSINESS
14.1) Approve the Amended Employment Agreement between the City of Palmdale and Scott Porter, Interim City Attorney. (Staff Reference: Interim City Manager Perez)
Motion: Continue this item to the August 17, 2022 meeting.
Moved by Steven Hofbauer, seconded by Richard J Loa.
Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt, Steven Hofbauer.
14.2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE
DIRECTING CITY STAFF AND THE SHERIFF TO NOT ENFORCE
AGAINST THE PUBLIC COVID-19 RELATED MASK ORDERS OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Mayor Hofbauer provided a brief over on this item.
Motion: Adopt Resolution CC 2022-089.
Moved by Steven Hofbauer, seconded by Richard J Loa.
Vote: Motion carried (4-1)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt, Steven Hofbauer.
No: Juan Carrillo.
15) INFORMATIONAL REPORT FROM MAYOR AND / OR COUNCILMEMBERS ON
THEIR VARIOUS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS AND MEETINGS ATTENDED AT
PUBLIC EXPENSE
15.1) COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS.
• ANTELOPE VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY - Mayor Pro Tem Loa attended the meet and greet.
• NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COALITION -
Mayor Pro Tem Loa and Councilmember Carrillo attended the meeting.
Councilmember Bishop atten ded the meeting and stated that the Coalition is looking to find money to fix the 14 -freeway and said they need $20 million to get it shovel ready.
• PALMDALE RECYCLED WATER AUTHORITY - Councilmember Bishop announced a video and an event at the park is in th e works to commemorate the ten-year anniversary.
• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
REGIONAL COUNCIL - Mayor Pro Tem Loa attended the Transportation meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Loa - attended the Walmart grand opening on July 1st; Spanish Radio broadcast, Palmdale Boosters, Palmdale Sustainable Transportation Plan listening session, AV Edge installation dinner, and attended an Amigos De La Feria fundraiser event at the Fairgrounds.
Mayor Hofbauer reported the Mosquito Abatement District failed and encouraged the city to augment the district. Interim City Manager Perez stated that the CC/SA Minutes 5PM & 7PM 8/3/2022
9 Measure AV Oversight Committee took up an item to request $50,000 from the City of Palmdale to bridge the funding gap. Attended Liability Trust Fund, complimented the Los Angeles County Sheriff's in Palmdale.
Councilmember Carrillo – attended National Night Out; Amigos De La Feria fundraiser event at the Fairgrounds; Palmdale Sustainable Transportation; Smash Mouth Concert in the Park; Aviation Selection; and the State of the City.
Councilmember Bishop – attended a p ress conference for spay and neuter program hosted by Karma Rescue; Sustainable Transportation Meeting for District 1, Smash Mouth Concert in the Park; AV Chamber Installation Dinner and accepted the Innovative City of the Year award; and the State of the City.
15.2) MEETINGS ATTENDED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE
16) CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Interim City Manager Perez reported on the events held and announced upcoming events:
• The State of the City was held on August 2, 2022.
• The City of Palmdale’s 60th Anniversary would be held on August 24, 2022 at Domenic Massari Park and several events were scheduled for the celebration.
• The General Plan would be presented at an upcoming meeting.
• Concerts in the park are on-going and a fireworks show would be held to culminate the end of summer events.
17) CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR NEW AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Hofbauer requested an update on the Aero Institute building and security for city facilities.
Councilmember Carrillo asked for an update on Pearland fees.
18) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals provided public input:
Eugene Hernandez spoke regarding mosquito abatement, and Palmdale Library issues.
Jason Zink commented regarding the Antelope Valley Mosquito District, City of Palmdale 60th Anniversary, and Palmenthol Park.
Speaker identifying as Mickey Mouse expressed concerns regarding the posting of the agenda and ADA compliance, and submission of speaker slips.
CC/SA Minutes 5PM & 7PM 8/3/2022
10 19) Adjourn
Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m. to August 17, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 5th day of October 2022.
Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk
City Council 5pm & 7pm 08/17/2022
1 MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY, SUITE B
PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 17, 2022
www.cityofpalmdale.org
5:00 P.M.
1) MAYOR TO CALL MEETINGS TO ORDER
Mayor Hofbauer called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2) ROLL CALL MAYOR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM LOA, COUNCILMEMBERS
CARRILLO, BISHOP, BETTENCOURT
PRESENT: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt.
ABSENT: None.
3) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Jason Zink expressed concerns regarding personnel matters.
4) PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
Acting City Attorney Porter confirmed items would be heard as listed.
4.1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case: John J. Murphy v. City of Palmdale;
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case Number: 22STCV22544 Related City Claim Number: 2022-007
4.2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Shanae Smith, Patricia Nevarez and Michael "Mike" Behen vs. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 22STCV18219
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
4.3) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Ricci v. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 22STCV01269
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
City Council 5pm & 7pm 08/17/2022
2 4.4) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Leona Valley Town Council vs. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCP01932
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
5) ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
Acting City Attorney Porter stated there was no reportable action taken.
6) ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING
7:00 P.M.
7) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS
Phil Roberts, of the Navy Fleet Reserves, led the pledge of allegiance. 8) PRESENTATION
8.1) Mayor Hofbauer presented Certificates of Recognition to the District 51 Palmdale Little League, District Champions.
9) WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTION(S) and ORDINANCE(S) Motion: Move to waive full reading of the Resolution (s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting.
Moved by Richard J Loa, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes :Steven Hofbauer, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt.
10) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS (EXCLUDING PUBLIC
HEARINGS)
Jason Zink commented in opposition of Item 11.1 Project No. 852, asked Council to help with railroad track noise, and in support of Item 13.1 Measure AV grants.
Eugene Hernandez, and Erica Swartz spoke in support of Item 13.1 approval of Measure AV grants.
Marcos Alvarez expressed concerns regarding mental health awareness.
Rich Gallego provided a written comment in opposition of the disbursement of Measure AV grants.
A motion was made and carried unanimously to hear Item 13.1 Measure AV grants at this time.
City Council 5pm & 7pm 08/17/2022
3 11) CONSENT CALENDAR
11.1) Approve agreement with Parsons Transportation Group for environmental and design services for PN 852, Avenue P (Rancho Vista Boulevard) @ Sierra Highway Railroad Crossing Improvement Project, in the amount of $540,170. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
11.2) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022 -088, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Making Legally Required Findings for Extending Remote Teleconference Participation for Meetings of the City Council and its Related and/or Subordinate Legislative Bodies. (Staff Reference: Acting City Attorney Porter)
Motion: Approve all items listed on the Consent Calendar.
Moved by Richard J Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.
Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt.
12) PUBLIC HEARING
12 . 1) Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Resolution No. CC 2022 -086, Regarding the Palmdale East Avenue Q Complete Streets Study. (Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay - Presented by Associate Planner Alvarado)
Associate Planner Alvarado provided a detailed overview of the study and read the title of Resolution No. CC 2022-086.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022 -086, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE APPROVING THE PALMDALE
EAST AVENUE Q COMPLETE STREETS STUDY.
Mayor Hofbauer opened the Public Hearing.
Jason Zink commented regarding a strategy, corridor, and provided ideas for development.
A motion was made and carried unanimously to close the Public Hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding the connectivity of Avenue Q and the railroad track, safety for bike riders, and access to the Sheriff's Department.
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-086.
Moved by Richard J Loa, seconded by Austin Bishop.
Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt.
City Council 5pm & 7pm 08/17/2022
4 12 . 2) Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1588, an ordinance levying special taxes within the City. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
Director of Public Works Heffernan provided a brief overview of the staff report and read the title for Ordinance No. 1588.
ORDINANCE NO. 1588, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALMDALE LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN CITY OF PALMDALE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022 -1 (CITYWIDE
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES)
Mayor Hofbauer opened the Public Hearing.
Public Comments: None.
A motion was made and carried unanimously to close the Public Hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding the benefits of forming a Community Facility District.
Motion: Introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 1588. Moved by Austin Bishop, seconded by Richard J Loa.
Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt.
12 . 3) Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1594 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay - Presented by Senior Planner Magana)
Senior Planner Magana provided a PowerPoint presentation and read the title of Ordinance No. 1594.
ORDINANCE NO. 1594, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALMDALE APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT 21 -006 AMENDING PALMDALE MUNICIPA L CODE
CHAPTERS 17.42 (MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL, R -2), 17.43 (MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL, R-3),
17.44 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, R -4), and 17.73 (MIXED -USE
OVERLAY, MX) TO REQUIRE CONFORMANCE WITH THE DRAFT
MULTI- FAMILY AND MIXED-USE DESIGN STANDARDS.
Mayor Hofbauer opened the Public Hearing.
A motion was made and carried unanimously to close the Public Hearing.
Motion: Introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 1594.
Moved by Richard J Loa, seconded by Austin Bishop.
Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
City Council 5pm & 7pm 08/17/2022
5 Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt.
12 . 4) Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1593 for Adoption. (Staff Reference: Interim City Manager Perez - Presented by City Council Chief of Staff Zayas).
Council Chief of Staff Zayas provided a brief presentation of this item and read the title of Ordinance No. 1593
ORDINANCE NO. 1593, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE ADDING CHAPTER 9 (UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER PR OHIBITED) OF TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC) OF THE PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS IN THE CITY.
Mayor Hofbauer opened the Public Hearing.
Eugene Hernandez suggested monitoring of junk yards.
A motion was made and carried unanimously to close the Public Hearing.
Motion: Move to continue the Public Hearing to October 5, 2022.
Moved by Steven Hofbauer, seconded by Richard J Loa.
Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt.
Interim City Manager Perez asked Council if they desired to bring back the appeals process for the Measure AV grants to a future meeting. Mrs. Perez clarified that in the design of the grant process there was the allocation of an appeals process for those that were initially turned down or did not qualify for the initial round of $1.5M in grants. Council discussed and agreed that a new process should be established.
12 . 5) Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Resolution CC 2022 -091 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Interim City Manager Perez - Presented by City Council Chief of Staff Zayas).
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-091, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE APPROVING ADOPTION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS: UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Motion: Move to continue Resolution No. CC 2022-091 to October 5, 2022.
Moved by Steven Hofbauer, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt.
City Council 5pm & 7pm 08/17/2022
6 13) NEW BUSINESS
13.1) Award Measure AV Grant Program Funding, totaling $1,306,810, to grantees in Exhibit A and authorize Interim City Manager to enter into agreements ranging from $2,000 to $250,000. (Staff Reference: Interim City Manager Perez, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Dombrowski and Management Analyst Kelley)
Councilmember Bishop stated there were four businesses on the list that were a conflict for him Antelope Valley Partners for Health, Spring of Evolution DBA Wolf Connection, Community Action League, and the Ventura Foundation.
Mayor Pro Tem Loa announced from the dais that he is a member of the Board of Directors for Saint Mary's School and in close relationship with the Ventura Foundation.
Acting City Attorney Porter provided the process for voting on this item according to state law.
Mayor Pro Tem Lo a and Councilmember Bishop recused themselves and left the dais.
Interim City Manager Perez provided a brief overview of the staff report.
Mayor Hofbauer made a substitute motion to approve the Ventura Foundation, the motion died for lack of a second.
Motion: Approve the award of Measure AV Grant funds to Saint Mary's School and the Ventura Foundation.
Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
Vote: Motion carried (3-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Laura Bettencourt.
Motion: Approve AV Partners for Health, Spring of Evolution DBA Wolf Gang, and Community Action League (2).
Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
Vote: Motion Failed (2-2)
Yes: Juan Carrillo, Laura Bettencourt.
No: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J Loa.
Mayor Pro Tem Loa made a motion to have Council reconsider the approval of the Ventura Foundation, the motion died for a lack of a second.
Councilmember Bishop returned to the dais at 8:18 p.m.
Councilmember Carrillo made a substitute motion to include and add to the list the Dolores Huerta Foundation, Forget Us Not, and Kids Feeding Kids.
Acting City Attorney Porter suggested considering the desired groups at a future meeting.
Discussion ensued regarding removing the Measure AV line item from the 2022/2023 budget, vetting of non -profits, and a sponsorship program through City Council 5pm & 7pm 08/17/2022
7 the City Manager's Office.
Motion: Substitute motion to approve the remaining groups.
Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
Vote: Motion carried (3-2)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Laura Bettencourt.
No: Richard J Loa, Austin Bishop.
Mayor Hofbauer made a motion to approve the Vets 4 Vets (2), Little League, and Antelope Valley CERT, motion died for a lack of a second.
14) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals provided public input:
Eric Ohlsen commented regarding Measure AV funding.
Eugene Hernandez spoke regarding speeding on 25th East and Avenue S.
Jason Zink commented regarding the Ring rebate program, drug overdoses, Santa Clarita Valley Economic Conference, State Economic Summit Conference Bakersfield, California Forward Conference, General Plan, and Palmenthol Historic site.
Christina Gherghel spoke regarding police misconduct.
15) ADJOURN
Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the meeting at 10:01 p.m. in honor of Firefighter Jamie Foster and Supervisor Carmen Ramirez.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 5th day of October 2022.
Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk
CC Special Meeting 7PM 8/17/2022
1 MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY, SUITE B
PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 17, 2022
www.cityofpalmdale.org
7:00 P.M.
1) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Hofbauer called the meeting to order at 8:34 p.m.
2) ROLL CALL MAYOR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM LOA, COUNCILMEMBERS
CARRILLO, BISHOP, BETTENCOURT
PRESENT: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt.
ABSENT: None.
3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public input:
Jason Zink and Eugene Hernandez commented on the lack of meeting information provided to the public.
4) WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
4.1) Planning Division and Development Activity Presentation. (Economic and Community Development Director Garibay - Presented by Planning Manager Taggart)
Planning Manager Taggert provided a detailed overview of the planning division. Mayor Hofbauer requested that staff provide Council with pe riodic updates on the general plan.
5) ADJOURN
Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 5th day of October, 2022.
Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk
City Council Staff Report
DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1593, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE
ADDING CHAPTER 9 (UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC
CONVERTER PROHIBITED) TO TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC) OF THE PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS IN THE CITY
ISSUE
Hold a continued p ublic hearing and introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 1593, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adding Chapter 9 (Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter Prohibited) to Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Palmdale Municipal Code establishing regulations prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters in the City.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Hold a continued public hearing to accept public testimony; and
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 1593.
BACKGROUND
Catalytic converters , an external component of vehicle s are accessible from the underside of a parked car. They convert most of a vehicle’s emissions into less harmful forms, improving air quality and vehicle performance. Catalytic converters contain valuable materials such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium, rare metals that command ever-increasing prices on the recyclables market.
Theft of these parts are on the rise ; individuals are incentivized to steal catalytic converters for multiple reasons including, but not limited to: the ease and undetectable nature of committing such thefts, potentially in a matter of seconds and using common tools such as a reciprocating saw; the ability to recycle them at scrap mental yards for h $200 to $1,200 in cash per catalytic converter; and loopholes in legislation protectin g criminals from prosecution unless a victim can be identified.
Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Ordinance No. 1593 - Catalytic Converters
A report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau details the recent dramatic increase in catalytic converter thefts. In 2018, there were 1,298 thefts for which a claim was filed.
In 2019, 3,389 were reported and in 2020, catalytic converter thefts jumped to an astounding 14,433, a 325% increase in a single year. Though this reporting does not account for all crimes of this nature, it does examine an alarming trend.
DISCUSSION
The City of Palmdale is no exception to this national trend with residents and the City being victimized by this practice. To date, the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Palmdale Station reported 184 catalytic converter related crimes. There is currently no City, State, or Federal legislation applicable within the City of Palmdale to define and punish catalytic converter thefts absent an identifiable victim. Additionally, there is currently no City, State, or Federal legislation applicable within the City of Palmdale requiring individuals to provide proof to law enforcement as to how they obtained catalytic converters. This limits law enforcement’s ability to protect the public by preventing these thefts and seizing suspected stolen catalytic converters when there is no identifiable victim present. Preventing and punishing these crimes at present is nearly impossible due to the ease and speed with which they are committed and the difficulty of tracing a particular catalytic converter back to its prior owner (the victim); they typically have no identifying markers.
Individuals in possession of stolen catalytic converters can recycle them for a substantial profit at a relatively low risk, while victims are forced to pay for costly repairs. By criminalizing the mere possession of an unattached catalytic converter absent proof of ownership or lawful possession, the attached ordinance would combat this criminal activity by (1) Achieving deterrence by establishing zero-tolerance for catalytic converter thefts; (2) Establishing sanctions for possessing stolen catalytic converters; (3) Preventing criminals from profiting from the sale and recycling of stolen catalytic converters; (4) Providing indirect justice to the victims of catalytic converter theft cases that have gone or will go unsolved for the reasons discussed above; and (5) Minimizing the fiscal and personnel impact on the City of Palmdale and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department by reducing time invested in deterring and investigating catalytic converter thefts.
This item was first presented to the City Council on August 17, 2022. Council direction was provided to revise the ordinance to include three things: (1) a 24-hour minimum waiting period between a sale of a catalytic converters and payment, (2) requirement for purchasers to keep a record of the make, model, and year of vehicles, and (3) a requirement for daily transmittal by purchasers of records required to be kept related to purchase of catalytic converters. Business and Professions Code § 21610 will now implement the changes requested by the Council during the August 17, 2022, hearing.
Specifically, Business & Professions Code § 21610(d) will provide a 72-hour waiting period for payments in person. Section 21610(b) will require Core Recyclers to maintain record of the name, address, and drivers’ license number along with a clear photograph or video of the seller, and the year, make, model, license plate number, and vehicle Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Ordinance No. 1593 - Catalytic Converters
identification number of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed along with sufficient documentation to distinguish individual catalytic converters. Section 21610(h) further requires Core Recyclers to make the above records available to local law enforcement upon request. In addition, state law will now limit from whom catalytic converters may be purchased to certain specific commercial and/or licensed businesses thereby eliminating legal walk-in sales.
Because the State has addressed the regulations requested by this Council, the ordinance presented to this Council seeks to address what state law does not.
Specifically, the ordinance applies to possession and not the purchase of catalytic converters. The ordinance presented to the Council requires that anyone in possession of a catalytic converter, other than a Core Recycler who is regulated by state law, must have documentation providing legal ownership. This provision would provide the City an additional enforcement mechanism which should not be preempted by state law.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with introducing Ordinance No. 1593.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal I: Maintain effective public safety and protection for life, property, and the environment.
Objective A: Provide comprehensive and innovative safety services to prevent crime and promote a safe community.
Prepared by: Terrie Zayas, City Council Chief of Staff
Certified as to availability of Funds: Janelle Samson, Director of Finance Approved by: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager
Approved as to form: Scott E. Porter, Interim City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance No. 1593
CITY OF PALMDALE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 1593
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE ADDING CHAPTER 9 (UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC
CONVERTER PROHIBITED) OF TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF
THE PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS
PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC
CONVERTERS IN THE CITY
WHEREAS the citizens of Palmdale have experienced catalytic converter thefts from automobiles over the past several years; and
WHEREAS, there is currently no City, State, or Federal legislation applicable within the City of Palmdale to define and punish catalytic converter thefts absent an identifiable victim; and
WHEREAS, there is currently no City, State, or Federal legislation applicable within the City of Palmdale requiring individuals to provide proof to law enforcement as to how they obtained catalytic converters, thus limiting law enforcement’s ability to: (1) protect the public by preventing catalytic converter thefts and (2) seize suspected stolen catalytic converters when no victim is present; and
WHEREAS, catalytic converter thefts are on the rise because individuals are incentivized to commit catalytic converter thefts for multiple reasons including, but not limited to: (1) the ease and undetectable nature of committing such thefts, potentially in a matter of seconds and through the use of common tools such as a reciprocating saw; (2) the ability to recycle catalytic converters at scrap metal yards for high dollar returns ranging from $200 to $1,200 per catalytic converter; and (3) loopholes in legislation protecting criminals from prosecution unless a victim can be identified; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Palmdale and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are in need of legislation criminalizing mere possession of catalytic converters absent proof of ownership or lawful possession, for multiple reasons including, but not limited to: (1) achieving deterrence by establishing zero-balance for catalytic converter thefts; (2) establishing sanctions for possessing stolen catalytic converters; (3) preventing criminals from profiting from the sale and recycling of stolen catalytic converters; (4) providing indirect justice to the victims of catalytic converter theft cases that have gone or will go unsolved for the reasons discussed above; and (5) minimizing the fiscal and personnel impact on the City of Palmdale and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department by reducing the time invested in deterring and investigating catalytic converter thefts; and
Ordinance No. 1593
WHEREAS, individuals who are in possession of stolen catalytic converters recycle them for substantial profit while victims of these thefts suffer tremendous consequences in the form of costly repairs, inconvenience, and feelings of a lack of safety in the community; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance is necessary to provide the City of Palmdale and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department clear legal authority and option to issue a misdemeanor or administrative citation.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein.
SECTION 2. Chapter 9 (Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter Prohibited) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the City of Palmdale Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
10.09.01 – Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter Prohibited. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a Core Recycler as defined in California Business and Professions Code Section 21610, to possess any catalytic converter that is not attached to a vehicle, unless the possessor has valid documentation or other proof to verify that they are in lawful possession of the catalytic converter. (b) This section does not apply to a detached catalytic converter that has been tested, certified, and labeled or otherwise approved for reuse, and being bought or sold for purposes of reuse in accordance with the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. §7401 et seq.) and regulations under the Clean Air Act, as they may, from time to time, be amended.
10.09.02 – Definitions
a. For purposes of this section, “lawful possession” includes (1) being the lawful owner of the catalytic converter or (2) in possession of the catalytic converter with the lawful owner’s written consent. It is not required to prove the catalytic converter was stolen to establish the possession is not a “lawful possession.” b. For purposes of this section, “documentation or other proof” means written document(s) that clearly identify the vehicle from which the catalytic converter Ordinance No. 1593
originated based on the totality of the circumstances, and includes, but is not limited to, the following types of documents:
1. Bill of Sale from the original owner with photographs
2. Documentation from the auto body shop providing that the owner relinquished the catalytic converter to the auto body shop.
3. Verifiable electronic communications from the previous owner to the possessor relinquishing ownership of the catalytic converter.
4. Photographs of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter originated.
10.09.03 – Violations
a. Each and every violation of this section shall constitute a separate violation and shall be subject to all remedies and enforcement measures authorized by the Palmdale Municipal Code. Each and every catalytic converter unlawfully possessed is a separate violation of this section.
b. It is unlawful and a misdemeanor subject to punishment in accordance with Chapter 12 of Title 1 of this Code, for any person to violate any provision of this section.
c. The remedies provided herein are not to be construed as exclusive remedies. The City is authorized to pursue any proceedings or remedies provided by law.
SECTION 3. Section 10.09.04 titled “Records” is hereby added to Chapter 9 (Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter Prohibited) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the City of Palmdale Municipal Code is hereby added to read in its entirety as follows:
10.09.04 Records
Core Recyclers, as that term is defined in California Business & Profession Code 21610, must, submit all records related to the purchase of catalytic converters required under Section 21610(b) of the Business and Professions Code, to the Sheriff department by the close of every business day in which a converter was purchased.
SECTION 4 . This Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines because there is no possibility that this Ordinance or its implementation would have a significant negative effect on the environment. (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3).) City staff shall cause a Notice of Exemption to be filed as authorized by CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines.
SECTION 5 . If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, unconstitutional, or preempted by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional or preempted.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance to be published or posted as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 5th day of October, 2022. ________________________________
Approved as to form: Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________ ________________________________ Scott Porter Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk
Interim City Attorney
I, Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk of Palmdale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly introduced, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Palmdale at a regular meeting of said Council held on the ______ day of _____________, 20___ effective on the ____ day of ___________, 20___ by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES: ___________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: ______________________ABSENT: ___________________________ Date:
Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk
City Council Staff Report
DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022 -091 A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE ADOPTING
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS : UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
ISSUE
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022 -091 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adopting Administrative Citations: Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution CC 2022-091.
BACKGROUND
Any action by the City to levy a new fee must be approved by ordinance or resolution.
Before any new administrative citation can be appended, a public hearing must be held, and reasonable notice must be provided to the members of the community.
A Public Hearing Notice regarding the adoption of Resolution No. CC 2022-091 was published in the local newspaper of general circulation on August 8, 2022, and on August 17, 2022.
On August 3, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution, No. CC 2022 -065 adopting a citywide fee schedule. The Administrative Citation related to the Catalytic Converter fine amount was not included in Resolution CC 2022-065 as the fine had not been established prior to Resolution’s adoption. The Catalytic Converter administrative citation will solely be adopted under Resolution No. CC 2022 -091 and the fine amount will be consolidated with the city’s next annual fee schedule.
Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Resolution No. CC 2022-091 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adopting Administrative Citations: Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter.
October 5, 2022
DISCUSSION
The City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 1593 adding Chapter 9 (Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter Prohibited of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Palmdale Municipal Code establishing regulations prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters in the City.
Adoption of Resolution No. CC 2022-091 establishes the administrative citation and the related fine amount for the unlawful possession of a catalytic converter as follows:
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Description FY 2023
Fee
Comments
Administrative Citations: Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter For Violations of the following codes:
a. 10.9 Vehicles and Traffic
First $500.00 Plus $125 late fee if applicable
Second $1,000.00 Plus $250 late fee if applicable
Third $2,500.00 Plus $625 late fee if applicable
Repeat Violations:
The administrative citations fine amount of a second and third violation of the same Code provision by the same responsible party within one (1) year or three (3) years, as it applies to the violation, from the date of administrative citation shall equal a higher fine amount that is listed in this Resolution for a first violation of that Municipal Code section at the time of the second or third violation.
Late Payment Charges:
Payment of the administrative citation fine amount after twenty (20) days from the date of the administrative citation shall be subject to an additional late payment charge. The late payment charge shall equal twenty-five percent (25%) of the administrative citation fine amount due to the City. Late payment charges shall be in addition to the amount of the administrative citation amount.
Collections Charge:
In the event they city incurs costs to collect unpaid monies due to, inclusive of late payment charges, the collections charge shall equal thirty-five percent (35%) of the total amount due. The collections charge shall be in addition to the amount of administrative citations fine amount and the late payment charges.
Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Resolution No. CC 2022-091 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adopting Administrative Citations: Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter.
October 5, 2022
Adopting this fee will provide law enforcement flexibility by providing the option to issue a misdemeanor or administrative citation.
FISCAL IMPACT
Resolution No. CC 2022-091, if adopted will allow the Administrative Citation to be enacted and set a fine amount for violations to Palmdale Municipal Code 10.9, which will allow the City to better recoup costs and continue providing safety services to the community.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal I: Maintain effective public safety and protection for life, property, and the environment.
Objective A: Provide comprehensive and innovative safety services to prevent crime and promote a safe community.
Prepared by: Terrie Zayas, Council Chief of Staff
Certified as to availability of Funds: Janelle Samson, Director of Finance Approved by: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager
Approved as to form: Scott E. Porter, Acting City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. CC 2022-091
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-091
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE APPROVING ADOPTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS:
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that City Staff provides public safety services and public safety-related fees (“Administrative Citations”); and WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 1593 adding Chapter 9 (Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter Prohibited of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Palmdale Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that providing public safety services is of special importance to the general public; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enforce Administrative Penalties to protect the public and deter criminal activity; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on August
17. 2022 at which time the public was invited to make oral and written presentations as part of the meeting prior to the adoption of this Resolution; and WHEREAS, at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing referenced above, the City made available for public inspection information required under Government Code Section 66000, et seq., and
WHEREAS, the City published notice of the public hearing as described above in accordance with Government Code Sections 6062(a), 66014, 66016, 66017, and 66018 for the various Service Fees.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALMDALE DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 . Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-091 to authorize the proposed Administrative Citations, attached hereto.
Resolution No. CC 2022-091
SECTION 2. Unless Federal or State regulations, or an ordinance of the City prohibits such or prescribes alternate procedures, any person subject to payment of the fines established hereunder may apply to the City Manager for a waiver or reduction of such fine. The application shall be made in writing and shall state in detail the factual basis for the request, including a description of the proposed activity, or other undertaking involved and the extraordinary benefits to the City resulting therefrom which justify the requested waiver or reduction of fines. The City Manager may consider the application and upon a finding of extraordinary benefit to the City, waive or reduce such fine. The determination of the City Manager shall be final and conclusive.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the new fines established in this Resolution are in an amount reasonably necessary to recover the costs of providing the service for which such fine is levied or authorized to be levied.
SECTION 4. The new fine set forth in this Resolution shall become effective on the first date that the fees can legally be enforced.
//
//
//
//
//
//
//
//
//
//
//
//
//
//
//
//
//
//
//
//
Resolution No. CC 2022-091
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 5th day of October, 2022. _________________________________
Approved as to form: Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________ _________________________________ Scott E. Porter Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk
Interim City Attorney
I, Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk of Palmdale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Palmdale at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 5th day of October, 2022 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:___________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN:______________________ABSENT:___________________________ Date:
Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk
City Council Staff Report
DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 159 8, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE
REVISING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.08.010 REGARDING THE
SELECTION OF THE MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM
ISSUE
Introduction and adoption of Ordinance No. 1598, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of revising Municipal Code Section 2.08.010 regarding the selection of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Hold a public hearing to accept public testimony; and
2. Consider whether to adopt Ordinance No. 1598.
BACKGROUND
Currently, Palmdale’s Mayor is directly elected. But when the new City Council is installed following the November 2022 election, the City will no longer have a directly elected Mayor.
Municipal Code 2.08.010 currently establishes that the for the one-year period following the election, the person serving as Mayor is to be decided by lot when it provides:
“Elected Mayor. The office of the Mayor of the City shall, beginning at the end of the elected Mayor’s term, be filled by one of the Coun cilmembers.
The district from which the office of Mayor is initially filled shall be decided by lot as soon thereafter as reasonably practicable. Thereafter, the office of Mayor shall rotate every one year and will be decided by a majority of the City Council.”
The Municipal Code does not currently establish any minimum requirements for who is to serve as the Mayor, or as Mayor Pro Tem , except that the person be a member of the City Council.
Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Ordinance No. 1598 – Mayoral and Mayor Pro Tem Selection
Mayor Pro Tem Loa requested that staff prepare an ordinance to update the procedures applicable to the selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The proposed ordinance would do the following:
Annual Reorganization. Establish that each year, a majority of the City Council is to select who will serve as Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. In even-numbered years that decision is to occur immediately after the new City Council takes office (in the November/December time frame). In odd-numbered years, this would occur at the first regular meeting in December.
Mayor / Mayor Pro Tem Qualifications. In addition to being on the City Council, to be appointed as Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem, the proposed ordinance would require the appointee (1) to have been on the Palmdale City Council for at least 11 months; and (2) not declined to serve in that capacity. If no person meets both requirements, then any member of the City Council may be appointed. The eleven month period is proposed (rather than twelve) to ensure that any newly elected councilmember could serve as Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem as early as the next council reorganization.
Vacancies. If the position of Mayor is vacant, the Mayor Pro Tem would become the Mayor. If the position of Mayor Pro Tem is vacant, the councilmember with the longest tenure on the City Council would become Mayor Pro Tem, with ties being broken based upon which councilmember received the most votes at their last election.
Removal. Even though the City Council is required to yearly determine who is to be Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council always retains the discretion to remove/replace the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
The proposed ordinance does not do any of the following:
Impose Term Limits. The ordinance does not prohibit the City Council from voting to reappoint any particular Mayor and/or Mayor Pro Tem. Affect the Existing Directly Elected Mayor. The ordinance does not in any way limit the term of the existing directly elected Mayor.
Conflict with Resolution 2017-008. Section 2 of existing City Council resolution 2017-008 establishes that the City Council has the authority to select the Mayor Pro Tem. This is still true. The only difference is that in addition to the authority stated in Section 2, if this ordinance is adopted, the Council’s selection is subject to the requirements of subsection C of the newly proposed ordinance. The ordinance does not change the portions of Resolution 2017-008 which establish that the Mayor Pro Tem is to serve as the Vice Chair of the Successor Agency, the Palmdale Airport Authority, and the Palmdale Civic Authority, and as the Chair Pro Tem of the Industrial Development Authority.
Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Ordinance No. 1598 – Mayoral and Mayor Pro Tem Selection
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with Ordinance No. 1598.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal I: Maintain a desirable community where everyone wants to live, work and play.
Objective C: Invest in staff and other human resource strategies to attract and retain a highly qualified, diverse, and creative workforce.
Prepared by: Scott Porter, Interim City Attorney
Certified as to availability of Funds: Janelle Samson, Director of Finance Approved by: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager
Approved as to form: Scott E. Porter, Interim City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance No. 1598
2. Resolution 2017-008
CITY OF PALMDALE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 1598
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE REVISING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.08.010 REGARDING THE
SELECTION OF THE MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM
WHEREAS, existing Palmdale Municipal Code section 2.08.010 provides as follows:
“2.08.010 – Elected Mayor.
The office of the Mayor of the City shall, beginning at the end of the elected Mayor’s term, be filled by one of the Councilmembers. The district from which the office of Mayor is initially filled shall be decided by lot as soon thereafter as reasonably practicable. Thereafter, the office of Mayor shall rotate every one year and will be decided by a majority of the City Council.”
WHEREAS, existing municipal code section 2.08.010 does not establish any qualifications for the position of Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem, nor does it expressly establish how vacancies in such positions are to be filled;
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem each have a reasonable amount of experience on the City Council before serving in such capacities;
WHEREAS, the existing Municipal Code establishes that upon the termination of the term of the exiting directly elected Mayor that the new Mayor would be selected at random;
WHEREAS, the existing Municipal Code does not provide procedures for filling vacancies in the positions of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Municipal Code Amendment. Municipal Code Section 2.08.010, currently entitled “Elected Mayor” shall be revised to provide as follows:
2.08.010. Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
A. Annual Reorganization. Each year, a majority of the City Council shall select from among its members one person to serve as Mayor, and one person to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. In odd-numbered years, the City Council shall make such Ordinance: Mayoral and Mayor Pro Tem Selection
selections during the first regular City Council meeting of December. In even- numbered years, the City Council shall make such selections immediately after the City Council confirms the official canvass of the municipal election results consistent with Government Code 36801, and California Elections Code 10261 and 10262.
B. Mayoral Qualifications. A majority of the City Council shall select the Mayor from among those City Council members who have served on the City Council for at least 11 months and who have not declined to serve as Mayor. If no person on the City Council meets both requirements, then the Council may select any of its members to serve as Mayor.
C. Mayor Pro Tem Qualifications. A majority of the City Council shall select the Mayor Pro Tem from among those members of the City Council who have served on the City Council for at least 11 months and who have not declined to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. If no person on the City Council meets both of these requirements, then the Council may select any of its members to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
D. Filling Vacancies. If there becomes a vacancy in the position of Mayor, then the Mayor Pro Tem shall be Mayor until a new Mayor is selected. If there is a vacancy in the position of Mayor Pro Tem, the member of the City Council who is the longest serving member of the City Council shall become the Mayor Pro Tem; if two or more members of the City Council have served the same amount of time on the City Council, then of those persons, the Mayor Pro Tem shall be the person who received the most votes at their most recent election, notwithstanding the requirements of subsection C, above.
E. Removal. At any properly noticed regular meeting, a majority of the City Council may vote to remove the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem, and to replace such person consistent with the requirements of subsection B or C of this section, if applicable.
SECTION 2. Existing Elected Mayor. Nothing in this ordinance shall be interpreted as in any way affecting the term of the existing directly elected Mayor.
SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase in this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional, or invalid, or ineffective, provided the basic purposes of this Ordinance and the benefits to the City and the public are not substantially impaired. Specifically, this ordinance shall not be interpreted as affecting Resolution 2017-008, except to the extent that the discretion of Ordinance: Mayoral and Mayor Pro Tem Selection
the council to appoint a Mayor Pro Tem pursuant to Section 2 of such resolution may be affected by new subsection C of Municipal Code section 2.08.010.
SECTION 4. CEQA. The City Council finds the approval of this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Alternatively, the City Council finds the approval of this ordinance is not a project under CEQA Regulation Section 15061(b)(3) because it has no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
SECTION 6. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance to be published or posted as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 5th day of October, 2022. ________________________________
Approved as to form: Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________ ________________________________ Scott E. Porter Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk
Interim City Attorney
Ordinance: Mayoral and Mayor Pro Tem Selection
I, Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk of Palmdale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly introduced, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Palmdale at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 5th day of October, 2022 effective on the ____ day of ___________, 20___ by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:___________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN:______________________ABSENT:___________________________ Date:
Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk
CITY OF PALMDALE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2017-008
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE REPEALING RESOLUTION NO, CC 20'11.015 AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF
THE MAYOR PRO TEM BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE CITY COUNCIL WHEREAS, it is the duty of the City Council to appoint a Mayor Pro Tem; and WHEREAS, the position of Mayor Pro Tem is both an honor and responsibility; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution CC 2011-015 establishing a method to rotate the position of Mayor Pro Tem so that every Counciìmember would have the opportunity to serve as the Mayor Pro Tem; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to repeal Resolution CC 201 1-015 and appoint the lMayor Pro Tem by a simple majority of the City Councì|,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS
SECTION 1. Resolution CC 2O11-015 is hereby repealed in ìts entirety SECTION 2. The Mayor Pro Tem shall be appointed by a majority vote of the Cìty Council and shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. sEcTloN 3. The councilmember appointed to be Mayor Pro Tem shall also serve as the Vice Chair of the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale, the Housing Authority, the Palmdale Airporl Authorìty and the Palmdale Civic Authority.
Resolut¡on CC 2017 -008
SECTION 4. The Councilmember appointed to be Mayor Pro Tem shall also serve as the Chair Pro Tem of the lndustrial Development Authority.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resoiution PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 1st day of February, 2A17, by the following vote:
4yEg. Hofbauer, Carrillo, Bishop
NOES: Ledford, Bettencourt
ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None
Smith, City Clerk
Appas to form:
WmDilzhazy,
City Council Staff Report
DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
HOUSING DIVISION
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW THE DRAFT SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2020 -2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND
THE PROPOSED EXPENDITURE OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS; REVIEW THE
DRAFT SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2021-2022 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN AND THE PROPOSED EXPENDITURE OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BL OCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS;
RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND THE CITY’S CITIZEN
PARTICIPATION PLAN; DIRECT STAFF TO INCORPORATE THE
PUBLIC COMMENTS INTO THE TWO DRAFT SUBSTANTIAL
AMENDMENTS; AND APPROVE THE DRAFT SUBSTANTIAL
AMENDMENT TO THE 2020 -2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND
THE DRAFT SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2021 -2022
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN.
ISSUE
Public Hearing to review the DRAFT Substantial Amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and the proposed expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds ; review the DRAFT Substantial Amendment to the 2021 -2022 Annual Action Plan and the proposed expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; receive public comments in compliance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City’s Citizen Participation Plan; direct staff to incorporate the public comments into the two DRAFT Substantial Amendments; and approve the DRAFT Substantial Amendment to the 2020- 2024 Consolidated Plan and the DRAFT Substantial Amendment to the 2021 -2022 Annual Action Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Report to Mayor and City Council
Public Hearings for Substantial Amendment for SAVES Acquisition October 5, 2022
1. Review the DRAFT Substantial Amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and the proposed expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds;
2. Review the DRAFT Substantial Amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan and the proposed expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds;
3. Open a public hearing to receive public comments in compliance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City’s Citizen Participation Plan;
4. Direct staff to incorporate the public comments into the two DRAFT Substantial Amendments; and
5. Approve the DRAFT Substantial Amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and the DRAFT Substantial Amendment to the 2021-2022 annual Action Plan.
BACKGROUND
The City of Palmdale Department of Neighborhood Services / Housing Division has prepared a DRAFT Substantial Amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and a DRAFT Substantial Amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to reallocate available funds to acquire three parcels that contain an 8,250 square foot prefabricated metal warehouse building and 2 parcels of vacant land.
The Consolidated Plan is prepared every five years and identifies the housing and community development priorities that will be addressed with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds. The Annual Action Plan provides the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with a summary of the proposed activities to be carried out with CDBG and HOME resources.
DISCUSSION
For more than 38 years, South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) has provided food, short-term shelter, clothing, and transportation passes to assist the working poor, disadvantaged, emancipated youth, homeless and senior citizens in the South Antelope valley who need these services. SAVES serves approximately 6,000 unduplicated clients annually. In its current facility, SAVES offers a weekly food program; clothing for all members of the household; seasonal and holiday programs including holiday food and gift baskets, a birthday program and back-to-school programs; as well as services to individual clients needing temporary shelter, bus passes, and other services to meet the immediate needs of low- and moderate-income households. The day-to-day operations of SAVES and staffing are funded through the City’s CDBG public service funds. Food is provided through a collaboration with the Los Angeles regional Report to Mayor and City Council
Public Hearings for Substantial Amendment for SAVES Acquisition October 5, 2022
Food Bank, federal programs, and daily contributions of local markets, stores, and restaurants.
The City Council approved on August 3, 2022 the acquisition of real property located at 38820 3rd Street and two adjacent parcels (APN 3006-008-006, APN 3006-008-014 and APN 3006-008-015). The building to be acquired is an 8,250 square foot prefabricated metal warehouse building which will be used to house the SAVES facility.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAFT SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2020-2024
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
The City has proposed the acquisition of property to house the South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) to support their services in the Antelope Valley to prevent and eliminate homelessness including but not limited to emergency services, food and necessities of life, homelessness prevention programs, case management, and temporary housing assistance. The City has proposed the following programming actions:
FROM: TO:
2020-2021 Business
Assistance Program
$220,082 2021-2022 Public Facilities
and Improvements Acquisition
$220,082
Total $220,082
DESCRIPTION OF DRAFT SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2021-2022
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
The City has proposed the acquisition of property to house the South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) to support their services in the Antelope Valley to prevent and eliminate homelessness including but not limited to emergency services, food and necessities of life, homelessness prevention programs, case management, and temporary housing assistance. The City has proposed the following programming actions:
FROM: TO:
2021-2022 Administration
and Planning
$192,674 2021-2022 Public Facilities
and Improvements Acquisition
$192,674
2021-2022 Business
Assistance Program
$100,000 2021-2022 Public Facilities
and Improvements Acquisition
$100,000
Unspent funds from
previous years’ completed
projects
$387,244 2021-2022 Public Facilities
and Improvements Acquisition
$387,244
Total $679,918
In compliance with the City’s approved Citizen Participation Plan and Implementing Regulation 24 CFR 91.105, a Public Notice was published in the Antelope Valley Press on September 5, 2022, to inform residents that the DRAFT Substantial Amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and the DRAFT Substantial Amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan were available for review and comments. Citizens were advised that Report to Mayor and City Council
Public Hearings for Substantial Amendment for SAVES Acquisition October 5, 2022
copies of the aforementioned documents were available for review on the City’s website from September 5, 2022, to October 5, 2022, and the documents would be available in hardcopy format at the Neighborhood Services Department office, the Palmdale Public Library, and the Administration Building.
The public notice invited citizens to provide written comments to the Housing staff at the Department of Neighborhood Services, 38250 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA 93550 or via email to [email protected] before 5:00 p.m. on October 5, 2022, and also during the public hearing on October 5, 2022 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council meeting in Council Chambers located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, CA 93550.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City will reallocate carryforward funds available from completed activities and unallocated funds to fund the purchase of the property.
Reprogram and transfer funds from:
28027001-737400-6104 Economic/Bus Opportunity Programs $320,080 28027001-741990 Unprogrammed Funds 579,920
Reprogram and transfer funds to:
28027001-774503 SAVES Acquisition $900,000
STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal II: Ensure long-term fiscal health of the City and maintain funding for services.
A. Manage resources, costs and liabilities to ensure the City’s long-term fiscal health.
Prepared by: Heather Nichols, Housing Coordinator
Certified as to availability of Funds: Janelle Samson, Director of Finance Approved by: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager
Approved as to form: Scott E. Porter, Interim City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
1. DRAFT Substantial Amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan
2. DRAFT Substantial Amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan
2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2025
2020-2021 ACTION PLAN
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
This page intentionally left blank.
CITY COUNCIL
STEVEN D. HOFBAUER
Mayor
RICHARD J. LOA
Mayor Pro Tem
LAURA BETTENCOURT
Councilmember
AUSTIN BISHOP
Councilmember
JUAN CARRILLO
Councilmember
This page intentionally left blank.
This page intentionally left blank.
CITY OF PALMDALE - i - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 1 ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(C), 91.220(B) ......................................................................... 1 The Process ................................................................................................................................................... 8 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) ............................................................................. 8 PR-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) .................................................................................... 9 PR-15 Citizen Participation ...................................................................................................................... 26 Needs Assessment ...................................................................................................................................... 32 NA-05 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 32 NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c) .................................................................... 37 NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) ........................................ 51 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) ............................ 65 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – 91.205 (b)(2) .................................. 69 NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2) ..................................................... 71 NA-35 Public Housing – 91.205(b) .......................................................................................................... 73 NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c) .................................................................................... 78 NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) ............................................................ 85 NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f) ....................................................... 88 Housing Market Analysis ............................................................................................................................. 93 MA-05 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 93 MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2) ............................................................................. 95 MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) ............................................................... 99 MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) .................................................... 104 MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b) .................................................................................. 110 MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c) ............................................................................ 113 MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d) ..................................................................... 117 MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e) .............................................................................. 120 MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f) .................................................... 121 MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion ..................................................................................... 129 Strategic Plan ............................................................................................................................................ 136 SP-05 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 136 SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1) .......................................................................................... 138 SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2) ....................................................................................................... 139 SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b) .............................................................................. 148 SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) ................................................................. 149 SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k) ................................................................................ 154 SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4).................................................................................................... 157 SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c) ......................................................... 161 SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h) ................................................................................. 162 SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d) ............................................................................................ 164 SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i) ......................................................................................... 170 SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j) ............................................................................................... 172
CITY OF PALMDALE - ii - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230 ................................................................................................................... 174 Expected Resources .................................................................................................................................. 176 AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ......................................................................................... 176 Annual Goals and Objectives .................................................................................................................... 181 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives ...................................................................................................... 181 Projects ................................................................................................................................................. 185 AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d).................................................................................................................... 185 AP-38 Project Summary ........................................................................................................................ 187 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ........................................................................................... 195 Affordable Housing ................................................................................................................................... 196 AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g).................................................................................................. 196 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) ......................................................................................................... 198 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) .......................................................... 198 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) ................................................................................. 203 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)........................................................................................................... 204 Program Specific Requirements ................................................................................................................ 207 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)..................................................................... 207
Consolidated Plan and Action Plan Appendices
(To be inserted prior to submission to HUD)
A: Alternate/Local Data Sources
B: Citizen Participation and Consultation
C: Grantee Unique Appendices
D: SF-424 and Certifications for the Annual Action Plan
CITY OF PALMDALE - 1 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Executive Summary
ES-05 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - 24 CFR 91.200(C), 91.220(B)
Introduction
The City of Palmdale has prepared the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan as required to receive federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds. The Consolidated Plan provides the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with a comprehensive assessment of the City’s housing and community development needs and outlines the City’s priorities, objectives and strategies for the investment of CDBG and HOME funds to address these needs over the next five years, beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2025.
The City receives CDBG and HOME funds from HUD on a formula basis each year, and in turn, awards grants and loans to nonprofit, for-profit or public organizations for programs and projects in furtherance of this Plan. The CDBG and HOME programs generally provide for a wide range of eligible activities for the benefit of low- and moderate-income Palmdale residents.
The City of Palmdale is amending the 2020-21 Action Plan through this Substantial Amendment in order to facilitate the acquisition of property to be used to house the SAVES program. The acquisition of this property will require the reallocation of CDBG funds from the Business Assistance Program to the Public Facilities and Improvements Acquisition activities.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 created the CDBG Program with three primary objectives against which HUD evaluates the Consolidated Plan and the City’s performance under the Plan. Those primary objectives are decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons.
The CDBG regulations require that each activity meet one of the following national objectives:
Benefit low- and moderate-income persons;
Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight; or Meet other community development needs having a particular urgency (usually the result of a natural disaster).
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME)
The Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 created the HOME program to expand the supply of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households. Often used in partnership with local nonprofit housing development organizations, the HOME program can support a wide range of affordable housing activities, including building, buying, and/or
CITY OF PALMDALE - 2 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
rehabilitating rental and ownership housing or providing direct rental assistance to low- and moderate-income people.
For the 2020-2021 program year, the City will receive $1,589,883 of CDBG funds and $586,444 of HOME funds from HUD. The City will also repurpose $238,337 of HOME Community Housing Development Organization Reserve (CHDO Reserve) funds from prior years to assist households who lost income due to COVID-19.1 CDBG and HOME funds are allocated to the activities listed below.
2020-2021 CDBG Activities
Fair Housing Services $35,031
South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) $238,446 Section 108 Debt Service $363,350
Public Facilities SAVES Acquisition $220,082
ADA Public Facilities Improvements (Q-12) $200,000
Spot Blight Acquisition & Demolition $249,834
CDBG Program Administration $282,897
Total $1,589,640
2020-2021 HOME Activities
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance $326,304
Juniper Grove $351,866
HOME Program Administration $146,463 2
Total $824,633
Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Strategic Plan The priority needs and goals identified in the Consolidated Plan needs assessment were identified based on analysis of information including the results of the City’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Survey and housing and community development data elements required by HUD in the online Consolidated Plan system (the eCon Planning Suite) from the 2011-2015 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
1 For federal fiscal years 2017 through 2020, the CHDO Reserve requirement to set aside 15 percent of each HOME grant for projects owned, developed, or sponsored by CHDOs was waived by HUD so that the City may address the urgent needs of households who lost income in 2020 due to COVID-19. 2 Pursuant to HUD Memorandum issued April 10, 2020, the City of Palmdale is exercising the waiver of the 10% Administration and Planning cap for the HOME program and increasing the allocation to administration to equal 25% of the HOME grant for FY2020 to pay for the increased cost of administering HOME-related activities to address the effects of COVID-19.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 3 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
establish priorities were obtained through consultation with local nonprofit agencies involved in the development of affordable housing and the delivery of public services to low- and moderate- income residents and persons with special needs throughout the community. In consideration of community input and available data, the eight priority needs listed below are established as part of this Plan:
Increase the supply of affordable housing
Provide rental assistance to low-income households
Ensure equal access to housing opportunities
Prevent and eliminate homelessness
Provide public services for residents, including those with special needs Improve public facilities and infrastructure
Preserve the supply of affordable housing
Expand economic opportunity for low-income residents
Consistent with HUD’s national goals for the CDBG and HOME programs to provide decent housing opportunities, maintain a suitable living environment and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, the priority needs listed above will be addressed over the next five years through the implementation of CDBG and HOME funded activities aligned with the following measurable Strategic Plan goals:
Goal Category Needs Addressed Outcome
1 Affordable
Housing
Affordable Housing Increase the supply of affordable
housing
Preserve the supply of affordable
housing
Provide rental assistance to low-
income households
99 Household
Housing Units
5 Household
Housing Units
80 Households
Assisted
2 Fair Housing
Services
Affordable Housing Ensure equal access to housing
opportunities
1,500 Persons
Assisted
3 Public Services
including
Homelessness
Homelessness
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Prevent and eliminate
homelessness
Provide public services for
residents, including those with
special needs
25,000
Persons
Assisted
4 Public Facilities
and Infrastructure
Improvements
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Improve public facilities and
infrastructure
200,000
Persons
Assisted
CITY OF PALMDALE - 4 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
5 Economic
Opportunity
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Expand economic opportunity for
low-income residents and small
business owners
5 Businesses
Assisted
10 Jobs
Created /
Retained
6 Planning and
Administration
Planning and
Administration
All priority needs Other: 2 Plans
Table 1 - Strategic Plan Summary
CITY OF PALMDALE - 5 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Evaluation of past performance
The investment of HUD resources during the 2015-2019 Program Years resulted in measurable accomplishments that contributed to positive outcomes for Palmdale residents. Together with other federal, state and local investments, HUD resources allowed the City of Palmdale and its partners to provide:
Fair housing services to Palmdale residents
Homelessness prevention and assistance
Tenant-based rental assistance to extremely-low-income seniors Public Facility Improvements
Construct 161 units of affordable housing at the Courson Arts Colony Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process The Consolidated Plan regulations at 24 CFR Part 91 provide the citizen participation and consultation requirements for the development of the Consolidated Plan. Chief among those requirements is the need to consult with the Continuum of Care (CoC) to address homelessness, Public Housing Authorities (PHA), business leaders, civic leaders and public or private agencies that address housing, health, social service, victim services, employment, or education needs of low-income individuals and families, homeless individuals and families, youth and/or other persons with special needs. Information supplied by these community stakeholders, together with the data supplied by HUD resulted in a well-informed planning document that reflects the housing, community and economic development needs and priorities for the City of Palmdale over the next five years.
The City revised its Citizen Participation Plan to reflect current HUD regulations and to add provisions for alternative citizen participation processes in the event of federally declared disasters or in situations where HUD provides supplemental appropriations. Generally, those changes involve situations where there are urgent community needs and result in a more streamlined public review and comment period.
In the development of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, the City of Palmdale solicited feedback from residents through an online Resident Survey, two community meetings, and a public hearing prior to publication of the draft Consolidated Plan. The City consulted with numerous stakeholders in the private, nonprofit, and public sectors to gather data and information necessary to make informed choices about high priority needs and Strategic Plan goals. Efforts were made to encourage participation by low- and moderate-income persons, particularly those living in blighted areas and in areas where HUD funds are proposed to be used, and by residents of predominantly low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. The City also made efforts to
CITY OF PALMDALE - 6 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
encourage the participation of minorities and non-English speaking persons in accordance with its Limited English Proficiency Plan, as well as persons with disabilities. The consultation process included representatives of the CoC, PHA, and other specified groups who completed surveys, provided local data and assisted the City to ensure practical coordination of strategies to maximize impact and to avoid duplication of effort.
Summary of public comments
Two community meetings were held to discuss the housing and community development needs in Palmdale. The meetings were held as follows:
Date: September 17, 2019
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Larry Chimbole Cultural – Lilac Room
38350 Sierra Highway
Palmdale, CA 93550
Date: September 19, 2019
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: South Antelope Valley Emergency Services
1002 East Avenue Q-12
Palmdale, CA 93550
Community residents and stakeholders attended
these meetings and received a presentation on the
CDBG and HOME programs and discussed possible
activity types that would be beneficial to low- and
moderate-income residents. Participants were
encouraged to record their views through the
Resident Survey and to tell their family, friends,
neighbors, and co-workers about the Resident
Survey. Over 140 residents responded to the survey providing insight into those activities that would be most beneficial to residents.
A public hearing before the City Council to receive comments on the housing and community development needs in the community prior to publishing the draft Consolidated Plan was held on September 3, 2019. No public comments were received.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 7 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
A public hearing to receive comments on the draft 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and the draft 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan was held before the City Council on June 2, 2020. No public comments were received.
Summary of comments or views not accepted / reasons for not accepting them All comments and views received by the City in the development of the Consolidated Plan were accepted and taken into consideration in the development of the Consolidated Plan.
Summary
Examination of 2011-2015 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates and the 2011- 2015 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, in addition to local data, as well as consultation with citizens and stakeholders revealed eight high priority needs to be addressed through the investment of an anticipated $11 million of CDBG and HOME funds over the five- year period of the Consolidated Plan. The investment of CDBG and HOME funds in eligible activities shall be guided principally by the ten goals of the Strategic Plan. Activities submitted for consideration in response to any solicitation or Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) process must conform with one of the six Strategic Plan strategies and the associated action-oriented, measurable goals in order to receive consideration for CDBG and HOME funds.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 8 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
The Process
PR-05 LEAD & RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES 24 CFR 91.200(B)
Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG and HOME Administrator City of Palmdale Neighborhood Services Table 2 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The City of Palmdale Department of Neighborhood Services is the lead agency responsible for the administration of the CDBG and HOME programs. The Department of Neighborhood Services contracted with LDM Associates, Inc. to prepare the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.
In the development of this Consolidated Plan, the City developed and implemented a comprehensive citizen participation and consultation process and conducted a needs assessment and market analysis to identify levels of relative need regarding affordable housing, homelessness, special needs, and community development. This information was gathered through consultation with public officials and local agencies, public outreach and community meetings, review of demographic and economic data, and housing market analysis.
In the implementation of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and each of the five Annual Action Plans, the Department of Neighborhood Services shall be responsible for all grants planning, management and monitoring duties necessary to comply with HUD regulations and City policy.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information:
Department of Neighborhood Services
Attn: Sophia Reyes, Housing Manager
38250 Sierra Highway
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 267-5164
CITY OF PALMDALE - 9 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
PR-10 CONSULTATION - 91.100, 91.200(B), 91.215(L)
Introduction
The City of Palmdale consulted with representatives from multiple agencies, groups, and organizations involved in the development of affordable housing, creation of job opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, and/or provision of services to children, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, and homeless persons. To facilitate this consultation, the City solicited feedback through the following methods:
Stakeholder surveys
Individual stakeholder consultations
Community meetings
Public hearings
Receipt of written comments
To gather the greatest breadth and depth of information, the City consulted with a wide variety of agencies, groups and organizations concerning the housing, community, and economic development needs of the community. Each of the agencies, groups or organizations consulted is represented below. The input received from these consultation partners helped establish and inform the objectives and goals described in the Strategic Plan.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)).
The City recognizes the importance of careful coordination and alignment among various service providers to maximize the effectiveness of the CDBG and HOME programs. As a result, during the development of this Consolidated Plan, the City consulted closely with organizations that provide assisted housing, health services and other community-focused programs. Outreach efforts included surveys including specific questions associated with coordination, invitations to community meetings and follow-up in-person interviews where appropriate.
The City further recognizes the importance of continued coordination and alignment during the upcoming five-year planning period with these organizations and agencies. The City will strengthen relationships and alignment among these organizations in the implementation of the NOFA process for CDBG and HOME funds and through technical assistance provided to subrecipients of CDBG and HOME funds each year.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 10 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness
Los Angeles County’s homeless system of care is comprised of a network of public, private, faith- based, for-profit, and non-profit service providers who utilize several federal, state and local resources to provide services for homeless people. The region’s municipalities, including the City of Palmdale, also provide resources for services that assist the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. The County’s non-profit community plays a key role in the current Continuum of Care (CoC) system. Hundreds of agencies throughout the County provide programs ranging from feeding the homeless on the street to creating permanent supportive housing opportunities. These services are available to homeless families with children, and single men and women.
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) is the lead agency for the CoC in Los Angeles County. LAHSA guides the development of homeless strategies and the implementation of programs to end homelessness throughout the region. The City provided a detailed questionnaire to LAHSA to identify the CoC’s perceived needs in the county and its objectives to address the needs of different homeless persons populations, specifically chronically homeless families and individuals, families with children, veterans, unaccompanied youth, and persons at risk of homelessness. Following the delivery and response to this questionnaire, the City followed up with the CoC to clarify existing needs and objectives and understand opportunities for collaboration and coordination during the 5-year planning process.
Coordination to address homelessness — including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth — is guided by the CoC. All service providers within the CoC can refer people with varying needs to the appropriate service provider(s) in their area.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS
The City of Palmdale does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, but will continue to support the efforts of LAHSA and the County of Los Angeles in their development of performance standards for the County’s ESG program that provide a measure to evaluate each subrecipients’ effectiveness, such as how well the service provider succeeds at 1) targeting those who need the assistance most; 2) reducing the number of people living on the streets or
CITY OF PALMDALE - 11 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
emergency shelters; 3) shortening the time people spend homeless; and 4) reducing each program participant’s housing barriers or housing stability risks.
Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
Table 3 provides a listing of each of the organizations consulted as part of this planning process. 1 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles County Child Protective Services Agency/Group/Organization Type
Child Welfare Agency
Services-Children
Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
2 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles County Health Department Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Health
Health Agency
Mental Health Agency/Facility
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
Lead-Based Paint Strategy
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
3 Agency/Group/Organization AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
4 Agency/Group/Organization Meta Housing Corporation
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
CITY OF PALMDALE - 12 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
5 Agency/Group/Organization National Community Renaissance Dev Corp Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
6 Agency/Group/Organization The Michaels Organization
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
7 Agency/Group/Organization America’s Job Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 13 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
8 Agency/Group/Organization Advancing Communities Together Inc.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
9 Agency/Group/Organization AHF Healthcare Center – Antelope Valley Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – HIV/AIDS
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
10 Agency/Group/Organization Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Agency/Group/Organization Type Emergency Management Agency Floodplain Management Agency
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
11 Agency/Group/Organization City of Palmdale Information Technology Agency/Group/Organization Type Local Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 14 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
12 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles County Development Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Services - Housing
PHA
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
In-Person Meeting
Conference Calls
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
13 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
In-Person Meeting
Conference Calls
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
14 Agency/Group/Organization Hispanic Chamber
Agency/Group/Organization Type Business Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
15 Agency/Group/Organization California Department of Technology Agency/Group/Organization Type Broadband Advocates
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 15 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
16 Agency/Group/Organization HighSpeedInternet.com
Agency/Group/Organization Type Broadband ISP
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
17 Agency/Group/Organization Children's Bureau
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Foster Care Agency/Facility
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Public Services
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
18 Agency/Group/Organization Kaiser Permanente
Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency
Services-Health
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Market Analysis
Lead-Based Paint Strategy
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
19 Agency/Group/Organization Antelope Valley Domestic Violence Council dba Valley Oasis
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence Services-Homelessness
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Anti-Poverty Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Housing Need Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 16 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
20 Agency/Group/Organization Pennylane
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Unaccompanied Youth What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
21 Agency/Group/Organization Vets4Veterans
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Homeless Veterans What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
22 Agency/Group/Organization Desert Haven Enterprises
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
23 Agency/Group/Organization Palmdale Chamber
Agency/Group/Organization Type Business Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 17 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
24 Agency/Group/Organization Palmdale School District
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Children
Services-Education
Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
25 Agency/Group/Organization Antelope Valley Union High School District Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Children
Services-Education
Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
26 Agency/Group/Organization L.A. County Board of Supervisors District 5 Agency/Group/Organization Type Other Government-County
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
27 Agency/Group/Organization Legacy Commons (City of Palmdale) Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-housing Community Development Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Public Services
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 18 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
28 Agency/Group/Organization City of Palmdale Economic Development Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Market Analysis
Economic Development
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Conference Calls
In-Person Meetings
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
29 Agency/Group/Organization Mental Health America, Antelope Valley Agency/Group/Organization Type Mental Health Agency/Facility Services-Homeless Veterans
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
Homelessness Strategy
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
30 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Rights Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meetings
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
31 Agency/Group/Organization Antelope Valley Community Clinic Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 19 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
32 Agency/Group/Organization Palmdale Regional Medical Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Market Analysis
Lead-Based Paint Strategy
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
33 Agency/Group/Organization South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meetings
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
34 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles County Regional Broadband Consortium Agency/Group/Organization Type Broadband Advocates
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 20 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
35 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Agency/Group/Organization Type Continuum of Care - Information and Referral What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Conference Calls
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
36 Agency/Group/Organization North LA County Regional Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Disabilities
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
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?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
37 Agency/Group/Organization Victory Outreach
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 21 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
38 Agency/Group/Organization Homeless Solutions Access Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
39 Agency/Group/Organization Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meetings
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
40 Agency/Group/Organization Salvation Army-Palmdale
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 22 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
41 Agency/Group/Organization Westside Union School District Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-Children
Services-Education
Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
42 Agency/Group/Organization City of Palmdale (Development Services) Agency/Group/Organization Type Planning Organization
Local Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
43 Agency/Group/Organization City of Palmdale (Neighborhood Services) Agency/Group/Organization Type Local Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
44 Agency/Group/Organization City of Palmdale (Public Works) Agency/Group/Organization Type Local Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 23 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
45 Agency/Group/Organization City of Palmdale (Recreation and Culture) Agency/Group/Organization Type Local Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
46 Agency/Group/Organization The Trust for Public Land
Agency/Group/Organization Type Public Land Agency
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
47 Agency/Group/Organization Southern California Association of Governments Agency/Group/Organization Type Planning Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
48 Agency/Group/Organization State Assembly 36th District Agency/Group/Organization Type State Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 24 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
49 Agency/Group/Organization State Senate 21st Senate District Agency/Group/Organization Type State Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the topics
highlighted above from this stakeholder.
50 Agency/Group/Organization U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Agency/Group/Organization Type Federal Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? All
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Consulted with HUD concerning Consolidated Plan,
CDBG, and HOME requirements.
51 Agency/Group/Organization City of Palmdale City Council Agency/Group/Organization Type Local Government
Civic Leaders
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? All
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
In-Person Meeting
Public Hearings for the Consolidated Plan
Table 3 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City maintains a list of agencies, organizations and other stakeholders that have expressed an interest in City’s CDBG and HOME programs and invited representatives from each entity to participate at multiple points in the planning process. All agencies were strongly encouraged to attend meetings and participate in surveys. Any agency or organization that was not consulted and would like to be included in the City’s list of stakeholders, the agency or organization may contact the Department of Neighborhood Services at (661) 267-5164.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 25 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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
Los Angeles Homeless
Services Authority (LAHSA)
The Public Services including Homelessness goal of
the Strategic Plan is consistent with the County of
Los Angeles strategies to address homelessness.
2013-2021
Housing Element
City of Palmdale
Development Services
Department - Planning
Division
The housing goals included in the Strategic Plan
are consistent with the City of Palmdale Housing
Element.
Table 4 – 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))
In the development of the Consolidated Plan, the City afforded the following other public entities with the opportunity to provide input on the Consolidated Plan and welcomes their input concerning the future implementation of projects to address the ten Strategic Plan goals:
City of Lancaster
City of Santa Clarita
Los Angeles County Development Authority
State of California Department of Housing and Community Development
CITY OF PALMDALE - 26 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
PR-15 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting The City established and followed a process for the development of this five-year Consolidated Plan that included broad participation from the community. These activities were coordinated and implemented by the Community Programs Division of the Department of Neighborhood Services.
To assist in the identification of priority needs in the City, a survey was prepared and distributed to residents and stakeholders to obtain information necessary to identify needs, prioritize needs, and develop strategies to address community services, community facilities, infrastructure, neighborhood services, special needs services, businesses and jobs, and housing. The surveys were available online.
Community meetings to discuss the housing and community development needs in the community were held on September 17, 2019, and September 19, 2019. Residents in attendance received a presentation on the Consolidated Plan and discussed housing and community development needs with Community Programs Division Staff.
Three public hearings were held at different stages in the development of the Consolidated Plan.
The first public hearing before the City Council to receive comments on the housing and community development needs in the community prior to publishing the draft Consolidated Plan was held on September 3, 2019. No public comments were received. The second public hearing was held on February 4, 2020, to adopt a revised Citizen Participation Plan that reflects regulatory updates and revised local contact information. No public comments were received. The third public hearing was held on June 2, 2020, before the Palmdale City Council to receive comments on the draft 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan, a second revision to the Citizen Participation Plan to address COVID-19 requirements issued by HUD, and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
At each step in the process, the City was careful to ensure that low- and moderate-income residents, members of minority groups, agencies involved in the provision of services to these populations, and others who are directly impacted by the programs and activities supported by the Consolidated Plan programs had the opportunity to be actively involved.
In the preparation of the Consolidated Plan, the City followed the process established for citizen participation set forth in the Citizen Participation Plan. To promote greater public accessibility to program documents, the Citizen Participation Plan, Consolidated Plan, Action Plans, CAPERs, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing choice are posted on the City website at:
www.cityofpalmdale.org.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 27 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Citizen Participation Outreach
Mode of
Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of
Response / Attendance
Summary of
Comments received
Summary of
comments not
accepted and
reasons
1 Newspaper
Ad
Minorities
Non-English Speaking
- Specify other
language: Spanish
Persons with
disabilities
Residents of Public
and Assisted Housing
On August 19, 2019, a notice of public hearing
appeared in the Antelope Valley Press notifying
the public of a public hearing before the City
Council on September 3, 2019, to discuss the
housing, community and economic
development needs of the City in anticipation
of the 2020 Consolidated Plan.
No public comments
received
No public comments
received
2 Public
Hearing
Non-targeted/broad
community
A public meeting/hearing was held before the
City Council on September 3, 2019 to receive
public comments on the housing, community
and economic development needs of the City in
anticipation of the 2020 Consolidated Plan.
No public comments
were received.
Not Applicable.
3 Internet
Outreach
Non-targeted/broad
community
Posting on the City of Palmdale website
announcing the Consolidated Plan process and
inviting residents to participate by completing a
survey or attending a community meeting.
Advertisements were also placed on Facebook
and through other electronic communications
including email.
141 Palmdale
residents responded
to the survey. The
survey was available
from September
2019 to December
2019.
All comments were
accepted and
incorporated into the
survey results.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 28 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Mode of
Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of
Response / Attendance
Summary of
Comments received
Summary of
comments not
accepted and
reasons
4 Consolidate
d Plan
Needs
Assessment
Survey
Minorities
Non-English Speaking
- Specify other
language: Spanish
Persons with
disabilities
Residents of Public
and Assisted Housing
The Consolidated Plan survey was disseminated
in electronic form in English and in Spanish to
collect data from residents necessary to inform
the City on the highest priority housing,
community and economic development needs
in Palmdale.
141 Palmdale
residents responded
to the survey. The
survey was available
from September
2019 to December
2019.
All comments were
accepted and
incorporated into the
survey results.
5 Newspaper
Ad
Non-Targeted Broad
Community
Advertised the Community Meetings and
survey availability in the Fall 2019 issue of
Palmdale Magazine.
No public comments
received
No public comments
received
6 Newspaper
Ad
Minorities
Non-English Speaking
- Specify other
language: Spanish
Persons with
disabilities
Residents of Public
and Assisted Housing
On September 3, 2019, a public notice was
published in the Antelope Valley Press notifying
the public of the availability of the
Consolidated Plan survey online and of two
Community Meetings held on September 17,
2019 and September 19, 2019 to discuss the
housing, community and economic
development needs of the City.
No public comments
received
No public comments
received
CITY OF PALMDALE - 29 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Mode of
Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of
Response / Attendance
Summary of
Comments received
Summary of
comments not
accepted and
reasons
7 Public
Meetings
Minorities
Non-English Speaking
- Specify other
language: Spanish
Persons with
disabilities
Residents of Public
and Assisted Housing
Residents and stakeholders attended two
Community Meetings held on September 17,
2019 and September 19, 2019 to discuss the
housing, community and economic
development needs of the City.
Participants heard a
presentation about
the Consolidated
Plan and Action Plan.
A facilitated
discussion of
community needs
followed the
presentation.
All comments were
accepted.
8 Newspaper
Ad
Non-targeted/broad
community
On January 2, 2020, a public notice was
published in the Antelope Valley Press notifying
the public of the availability of the draft Citizen
Participation Plan for public review and
comment from January 2, 2020, to February 4,
2020 and inviting residents to submit written
comments or to provide feedback directly to
the City Council during a Public Hearing on
February 4, 2020.
Not applicable. Not applicable.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 30 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Mode of
Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of
Response / Attendance
Summary of
Comments received
Summary of
comments not
accepted and
reasons
9 Public
Hearing
Minorities
Non-English Speaking
- Specify other
language: Spanish
Persons with
disabilities
Residents of Public
and Assisted Housing
Public hearing for the draft Citizen Participation
Plan before the Palmdale City Council on
February 4, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
No public comments
were received.
Not applicable.
10 Newspaper
Ad
Minorities
Non-English Speaking
- Specify other
language: Spanish
Persons with
disabilities
Residents of Public
and Assisted Housing
May 1, 2020, notice of the 30-day public review
and comment period for the draft 2020-2024
Consolidated Plan, the 2020-2021 Annual
Action Plan, the revised Citizen Participation
Plan, and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice. The public notice invited
interested residents to review the draft
documents and to provide written comments
by June 2, 2020. The draft documents were
available on the City website and at the Office
of Community Programs, the Palmdale Public
Library, and the Administration Building.
Residents were also invited to a public hearing
to provide oral comments before the Palmdale
City Council on June 2, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
Not applicable. Not applicable.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 31 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Mode of
Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of
Response / Attendance
Summary of
Comments received
Summary of
comments not
accepted and
reasons
11 Public
Hearing
Non-targeted/broad
community
Public hearing for the draft 2020-2024
Consolidated Plan, the 2020-2021 Annual
Action Plan, the revised Citizen Participation
Plan, and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice before the Palmdale City
Council on June 2, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
No public comments
were received.
Not applicable.
12 15-day
comment
period
Non-targeted/
broad community
The City of Palmdale published a notice of
comment period in the Antelope Valley Press
and at offices at City Hall on September 5, 2022
– October 5, 2022, and a notice of public
hearing on October 5, 2022, inviting the public
to review and provide comment on the draft
Action Plan and/ or attend a public hearing on
October 5, 2022.
None n/a
13 Public
Hearing
Non-targeted/
broad community
A public meeting/hearing will be held before
the City Council on October 5, 2022, to receive
public comments on the Substantial
Amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan
and for City Council approval of the Substantial
Amendment to the 2021 Action Plan.
None n/a
Table 5 – Citizen Participation Outreach
CITY OF PALMDALE - 32 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Needs Assessment
NA-05 OVERVIEW
Needs Assessment Overview
The Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment examines housing, homelessness, non-homeless special needs and non-housing community development needs. The housing needs assessment section evaluates household income, tenure (renter or owner), housing cost as a function of household income, disproportionate need amongst racial and ethnic groups and public housing needs. The homeless needs assessment examines the sheltered and unsheltered homeless population in Los Angeles County to inform the City’s strategy to address homelessness during the next five years. The non-homeless special needs assessment section evaluates the needs of people who are not homeless but due to various reasons are in need of services including but not limited to elderly, frail elderly, the severely mentally ill, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and victims of domestic violence. The non-housing community development needs assessment section discusses the need for public facilities, public infrastructure improvements and public services to benefit low- and moderate-income residents.
Methodology
To assess community needs, the City examined data, held community meetings, conducted a survey of residents and stakeholders, and consulted with experts and local stakeholders. The Needs Assessment primarily relies on the following sources of data:
American Community Survey (2011-2015 5-year estimates) Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (2011-2015 5-year estimates) ESRI Economic Data
2019 Point in Time Count
Consolidated Plan Survey for Residents and Stakeholders Palmdale residents and program stakeholders had the opportunity to respond to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan survey to rate the need in Palmdale for housing facilities, housing services, community services, services for special needs populations, neighborhood services, community facilities, infrastructure and business and jobs services. The results of the 141 Palmdale residents who responded to the survey are represented in Figures 1-8 below. Responses to the open-ended questions may be found in Appendix B.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 33 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Figure 1: Need for Improved Housing Facilities
Figure 2: Need for Improved or Additional Housing Services
CITY OF PALMDALE - 34 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Figure 3: Need for Additional or Improved Community Services by Type or Target Population
Figure 4: Need for Additional or Improved Services for Special Needs Populations
CITY OF PALMDALE - 35 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Figure 5: Need for Additional or Improved Neighborhood Services
Figure 6: Need for Additional or Improved Community Facilities
CITY OF PALMDALE - 36 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Figure 7: Need for Infrastructure Improvements
Figure 8: Need for Additional or Improved Business and Job Services
CITY OF PALMDALE - 37 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
NA-10 HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT - 24 CFR 91.205 (A,B,C)
Summary of Housing Needs
From 2009-2015, the City’s population increased by 3 percent from 152,750 to 156,675 and the number of households increased by 13 percent from 37,759 to 42,720. The median household income decreased from $54,840 to $52,392. The City of Palmdale includes 42,720 households, of which 25,195 or 59 percent earn less than 80 percent of Area Median Income (AMI) and 17,525 or 41 percent earn more than 80 percent of AMI.
The ACS and CHAS data in Tables 6-13 below focuses on households earning less than the AMI.
Analysis of the data tables indicates a high need for housing assistance targeted at 16,710 households earning at or below 50 percent of AMI, of which 13,415 pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing costs and the 8,910 severely cost burdened households who pay more than 50 percent of their income for housing costs.
Table 7 presents the number of different household types in the City for different levels of income. Small Family Households consist of 2-4 family members, while large family households have more than 5 persons per household. The income levels are divided by different AMI levels corresponding with HUD income definitions as follows:
0-30 percent of AMI: extremely low-income - 22 percent of all households; 30-50 percent of AMI: low-income - 17 percent of all households; 50-80 percent of AMI: moderate-income - 20 percent of all households; 80-100 percent of AMI: medium-income - 10 percent of all households; and Greater than 100% of AMI: upper-income – 31 percent of all households.
Tables 8 and 9 indicate the number of renter- and owner-occupied households for different AMI levels that are experiencing housing problems. HUD defines four different housing problems as:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities: Household lacks a sink with piped water, a range or stove, or a refrigerator
2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities: Household lacks hot and cold piped water, a flush toilet and a bathtub or shower
3. Overcrowding / severe overcrowding: A household is considered to be overcrowded if there are more than 1.01 people per room. A household is considered severely overcrowded if there are more than 1.5 people per room.
4. Cost burden / severe cost burden: A household is considered cost burdened if the household pays more than 30 percent of its total gross income for housing costs. A household is considered severely cost burdened if the household pays more than 50 percent of its total income for housing costs. For renters, housing costs include rent paid
CITY OF PALMDALE - 38 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
by the tenant plus utilities. For owners, housing costs include mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, and utilities.
Demographics Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2015 % Change Population 152,750 156,675 3%
Households 37,759 42,720 13%
Median Income $54,840.00 $52,392.00 -4%
Table 6 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Data Source: 2005-2009 ACS (Base Year), 2011-2015 ACS (Most Recent Year)
Number of Households Table
0-30%
HAMFI
>30-50%
HAMFI
>50-80%
HAMFI
>80-100%
HAMFI
>100%
HAMFI
Total Households 9,575 7,135 8,485 4,350 13,175
Small Family Households 4,515 3,290 3,960 2,165 7,465
Large Family Households 1,845 1,860 2,564 1,085 1,945
Household contains at least one
person 62-74 years of age 1,305 1,180 1,264 1,055 2,465 Household contains at least one
person age 75 or older 874 810 805 250 855
Households with one or more
children 6 years old or younger 3,350 2,085 2,395 969 2,429 Table 7 - Total Households Table
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS
CITY OF PALMDALE - 39 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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 95 55 70 4 224 25 0 10 10 45
Severely
Overcrowded -
With >1.51 people
per room (and
complete kitchen
and plumbing) 225 140 65 0 430 15 125 75 10 225
Overcrowded -
With 1.01-1.5
people per room
(and none of the
above problems) 670 365 360 70 1,465 195 295 494 170 1,154 Housing cost
burden greater
than 50% of
income (and none
of the above
problems) 4,100 855 130 0 5,085 1,705 1,295 535 160 3,695 Housing cost
burden greater
than 30% of
income (and none
of the above
problems) 670 1,365 1,240 175 3,450 445 1,220 1,984 760 4,409 Zero/negative
Income (and none
of the above
problems) 240 0 0 0 240 215 0 0 0 215
Table 8 – Housing Problems Table
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
CITY OF PALMDALE - 40 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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 5,095 1,415 625 75 7,210 1,935 1,715 1,120 350 5,120 Having none of
four housing
problems 1,115 1,770 2,265 895 6,045 975 2,240 4,469 3,025 10,709 Household has
negative income,
but none of the
other housing
problems 240 0 0 0 240 215 0 0 0 215
Table 9 – Housing Problems 2
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
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 3,005 1,240 865 5,110 1,055 1,355 1,299 3,709 Large Related 1,195 710 309 2,214 535 710 734 1,979
Elderly 695 355 75 1,125 535 550 360 1,445
Other 780 285 185 1,250 205 205 295 705
Total need by
income
5,675 2,590 1,434 9,699 2,330 2,820 2,688 7,838
Table 10 – Cost Burden > 30%
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
CITY OF PALMDALE - 41 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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 2,640 405 85 3,130 910 795 265 1,970
Large Related 945 230 4 1,179 440 280 145 865
Elderly 500 140 25 665 355 260 85 700
Other 685 110 20 815 125 90 100 315
Total need by
income
4,770 885 134 5,789 1,830 1,425 595 3,850
Table 11 – Cost Burden > 50%
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
CITY OF PALMDALE - 42 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Figure 9: Extremely Low Income Households with Severe Cost Burden
CITY OF PALMDALE - 43 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Figure 10: Low Income Households with Severe Cost Burden
CITY OF PALMDALE - 44 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Figure 11: Moderate Income Households with Severe Cost Burden
CITY OF PALMDALE - 45 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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 785 355 190 60 1,390 154 255 399 144 952
Multiple,
unrelated family
households 105 150 245 15 515 50 135 165 34 384
Other, non-family
households 4 0 0 0 4 0 25 10 0 35
Total need by
income
894 505 435 75 1,909 204 415 574 178 1,371
Table 12 – Crowding Information – 1/2
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
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 2,710 1,160 750 4,620 640 925 1,645 3,210
Table 13 – Crowding Information – 2/2
Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance.
There are 6,552 single person households in the City, representing 15.3 percent of all households.
Approximately 2,179 of the single person households are 65 years of age or older according to the ACS (S1101), indicating that approximately 4,373 single person households are ages 18-64.
According to Table 10, 1,955 single person households categorized as “other” experienced a cost burden. Of those “other” households that are cost burdened and that are renting, most 0-30 percent of AMI. For homeowners, “other” households are relatively evenly distributed among the income categories, with 295 earning 50-80 percent of AMI, 205 earning 30-50 percent of AMI, and 205 earning 0-30 percent of AMI. According to Table 11, 1,130 single person households categorized as “other” experienced a severe cost burden. Of those “other” households experiencing a severe cost burden, the majority are renters earning 0-30 percent of AMI. By definition, single-person households do not experience housing overcrowding. No data is available for single-person households occupying substandard housing units.
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.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 46 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Based on ACS data (S1810), of the total Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population age 18 and over (106,845) in Palmdale, an estimated 15,028 people have a disability and may require housing assistance. Of those over the age of 18 with disabilities, 2,610 are between 18-34 years of age, 7,291 are ages 35-64, and 5,127 are age 65 and over. The most prevalent disability type in Palmdale is ambulatory, affecting an estimated 8,220 residents aged 18 and over, followed by an estimated 5,723 residents with cognitive difficulties.
The State of California Department of Justice maintains statistics on domestic violence statewide by jurisdiction. In 2018, the Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department responded to a total of 951 calls related to domestic violence. Of these calls:
97 of these domestic incidents did not involve a weapon 854 calls involved a weapon
o 12 domestic incidents involved a firearm
o 21 domestic incidents involved a knife or cutting instruments o 125 domestic incidents involved other dangerous weapons o 696 domestic incidents involved personal weapons (i.e. feet or hands, etc.) Therefore, if each one of these calls represented a household with member(s) who required housing assistance, it can be estimated that there were up to 951 households in 2018 who were in need of some form of housing assistance. The form of housing assistance required may vary depending on the specific circumstances of each case.
Providing housing assistance for special needs populations and low-income families is a priority for the City. The City recognizes that it is crucial to prioritize the creation of additional rental housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income households in general because Los Angeles County is a “high-cost area” as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the HUD Mortgagee Letter dated May 20, 2019. It is equally important to ensure that both new and existing affordable housing opportunities are accessible to special needs populations such as victims of domestic violence, persons with disabilities, single heads of household, seniors, and transition age youth. To address special needs populations, the City will also prioritize the provision of public services to remove barriers to accessing affordable housing.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 47 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
What are the most common housing problems?
The most common housing problem in the City is cost burden, which affects 70 percent of low- and moderate-income households, including 9,699 renter households and 7,838 owner households who pay more than 30 percent of their monthly gross income for housing costs.
According to data in Table 10 and Table 11, of the 9,699 cost-burdened renter households in Palmdale (households who pay more than 30 percent of their monthly gross income for housing costs), most are small and large related family households earning 0-30 percent of AMI, indicating a need for housing assistance targeted to extremely-low-income households. Of those renter households experiencing cost burden, 5,789 households experience a severe cost burden. Of the severely cost-burdened households, most are either small or large related family households.
Homeowner households also experience cost burden and severe cost burden. While cost burden for renter households was mostly concentrated in the group earning 0-30 percent of AMI, cost burden for homeowners is relatively evenly distributed among extremely-low-, low-, and moderate-income households.
There are 1,125 elderly households earning less than 80 percent of AMI that experience housing cost burden. Of those households, 665 are severely cost burdened. With the understanding that people (age 62+) have fixed incomes and are often unable to pursue employment, it is this group of extremely-low-income elderly households that continues to be the most in need of rental assistance so that these households may afford the costs of daily living and meet basic needs such as food and prescription drugs.
According to information presented in Table 12, the second most common housing problem in the City is overcrowding. Overcrowded housing conditions occur primarily for one of two reasons.
First, a single-family household will be overcrowded because the housing unit they occupy is too small to accommodate the number of people in the family. Second, overcrowding occurs when more than one family occupies a housing unit. Of the households earning 0-80 percent of AMI in Palmdale:
3,027 (12.0 percent) are overcrowded
o 1,834 are renter households (60.5 percent)
1,330 are single-family households
500 are multiple, unrelated family households
4 are other, non-family households
o 1,193 are owner households (39.4 percent)
808 are single-family households
350 are multiple, unrelated family households
10 are other, non-family households
CITY OF PALMDALE - 48 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Based on the information in Table 12, single family renter households are having a difficult time renting a housing unit that is large enough to accommodate their families.
Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems?
According to data in Table 10 for households earning 0-80 percent of AMI, 8,819 small, related households are cost burdened, of which 5,110 are renters and 1,299 are owners. For renters, households that earn 0-30 percent of AMI experience more cost burden than other income groups. For owners, cost burden is more evenly distributed among the income levels. In both tenure types, small and large related family households are the largest groups experiencing cost burden. According to data in Table 11, renters earning 0-30 percent of AMI are the most heavily impacted by severe cost burden, while owners earning 0-50 percent of AMI are the most severely cost-burdened.
According to data in Table 12, overcrowded housing conditions primarily impact renter households with 60.6 percent of all overcrowded households comprised of renters. Of the renter households that are overcrowded, 47 percent earn between 0-30 percent of AMI, 26 percent earn 30-50 percent of AMI, 23 percent earn between 50-80 percent of AMI, and 4 percent earn between 80-100 percent of AMI. Housing overcrowding mostly impacts extremely low-income renters. Evaluation of information in Table 12 showing housing overcrowding by household type reveals that overcrowding primarily impacts single family households. It is also noteworthy that there are 515 multiple, unrelated family households renting overcrowded units and that there are 384 multiple, unrelated family households occupying owner housing units.
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
The leading indicators of risk for homelessness include extremely low income and housing cost burden. Tables 10 and 11 indicate the number of currently housed households with housing cost burdens more than 30 percent and 50 percent, respectively, by household type, tenancy, and household income. Based on the data in Table 10, 8,005 (83.6 percent) of households earning 0- 30 percent of AMI in the City experience a cost burden. Of these households, 5,675 (70.9 percent) are renters and 2,330 (29.1 percent) are owners. Most cost-burdened renter households are extremely low-income households. Of the 5,675 extremely low-income renters that are cost burdened, 4,770 are severely cost burdened, paying more than 50 percent of their income for
CITY OF PALMDALE - 49 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
housing costs. Because this group has the lowest income and has housing costs that are less fixed than homeowners, this group is generally viewed as being the most at-risk of homelessness.
Additionally, according to Table 7, 3,350 of the 9,575 households earning less than 30 percent of AMI have one or more children 6 years old or younger.
While specific HUD data was unavailable in the format described in Table 13, kidsdata.org reports that in 2012-2016, 25.3 percent of Palmdale children, ages 0-17, lived in crowded households.
This statistic may be indicative of the percent of low-income Palmdale children that are currently housed but may be at risk of residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered.
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:
The assessment of at-risk populations is based on ACS and CHAS data in the Consolidated Plan using HUD definitions for household types and housing problems. In Palmdale, the group that is most at-risk of homelessness includes those renters who earn 0-30 percent of AMI because this group has the lowest income and has housing costs that are not fixed.
Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness
The leading indicators of risk for homelessness include extremely low income, housing cost burden, and severe cost burden. As discussed earlier, there are 4,770 extremely low income severely cost burdened renters in Palmdale. This group has the lowest income and has housing costs that are not fixed. Therefore, this group is viewed as being unstably housed and is generally the most at-risk of homelessness.
Discussion
Based on the data presented in Tables 6-13, the most significant housing needs exist for an estimated 39.1 percent of households earning 0-50 percent of AMI, including 8,265 renter households and 5,150 owner households who pay more than 30 percent of their monthly gross income for housing costs.
Of the 9,699 cost-burdened renter households in Palmdale (households who pay more than 30 percent of their monthly gross income for housing costs), an estimated 7,324 family households and 1,125 elderly households most in need of rental assistance.
To specifically address housing needs of the most vulnerable population segment, the City is placing a high priority on rental assistance for low- and moderate-income individuals, families, and seniors earning less than 80 percent of AMI and may, subject to funding availability, allocate HOME funding for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Projects in Action Plans during the 2020-2024
CITY OF PALMDALE - 50 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
planning period. Pursuant to HUD Regulations at 24 CFR 91.225(d), the City of Palmdale certifies as part of its Action Plan(s) from 2020-2024 that the use of HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 51 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
NA-15 DISPROPORTIONATELY GREATER NEED: HOUSING
PROBLEMS – 91.205 (B)(2)
Introduction
HUD requires all grantees to compare and assess the need for housing for any racial or ethnic group present in the community that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. A disproportionately greater need exists when the members of racial or ethnic group at an income level experience housing problems at a greater rate (10 percent or more) than the income level as a whole. For example, when evaluating 0-30 percent of AMI households, if 50 percent of the households experience a housing problem, but 60 percent or more of a particular racial or ethnic group of households experience housing problems, that racial or ethnic group has a disproportionately greater need. The housing problems identified in Tables 14-17 below are defined as:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities: Household lacks a sink with piped water, a range or stove, or a refrigerator
2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities: Household lacks hot and cold piped water, a flush toilet and a bathtub or shower
3. Overcrowding: A household is considered to be overcrowded if there are more than 1.01 people per room.
4. Cost burden: A household is considered cost burdened if the household pays more than 30 percent of its total gross income for housing costs. For renters, housing costs include rent paid by the tenant plus utilities. For owners, housing costs include mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, and utilities.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 52 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
0%-30% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems
Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 8,150 975 455
White 1,585 470 125
Black / African American 1,915 95 105
Asian 245 4 20
American Indian, Alaska Native 35 15 20
Pacific Islander 4 0 0
Hispanic 4,220 365 155
Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
30%-50% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems
Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 5,715 1,425 0
White 940 540 0
Black / African American 810 80 0
Asian 235 49 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 20 15 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 3,625 720 0
Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:
CITY OF PALMDALE - 53 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
CITY OF PALMDALE - 54 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
50%-80% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems
Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 4,970 3,515 0
White 1,145 895 0
Black / African American 664 310 0
Asian 300 115 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 14 15 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 2,780 2,140 0
Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
80%-100% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems
Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,360 2,985 0
White 465 860 0
Black / African American 234 290 0
Asian 30 165 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 10 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 550 1,605 0
Table 17 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:
CITY OF PALMDALE - 55 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
CITY OF PALMDALE - 56 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
HUD Community Planning and Development Maps (CPD Maps)
The maps below illustrate the racial or ethnic composition of the City by Census Tract as reported in the 2011-2015 American Community Survey Estimates.
Figure 12: White alone (not Hispanic)
CITY OF PALMDALE - 57 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Figure 13: Black / African American
CITY OF PALMDALE - 58 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Figure 14: Asian
CITY OF PALMDALE - 59 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Figure 15: American Indian / Alaska Native
CITY OF PALMDALE - 60 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Figure 16: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
CITY OF PALMDALE - 61 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Figure 17: Two or more races
CITY OF PALMDALE - 62 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Figure 18: Some other race
CITY OF PALMDALE - 63 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Figure 19: Hispanic
CITY OF PALMDALE - 64 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Discussion
Based on this analysis, the following racial or ethnic groups were found to have a disproportionately greater level of housing problems relative to the percentage of all households in the given income category experiencing housing problems:
Pacific Islander households with incomes 0-30 percent of AMI Black / African American households with income from 30-50 percent and 80-100 percent of AMI
Asian households with incomes 50-80 percent of AMI
Pacific Islander households with income 0-30 percent of AMI with housing problems represent
0.049 percent of all households of similar incomes with housing problems.
Black / African American households with incomes 30-50 percent and 80-100 percent of AMI represent 15.9 percent of all households of similar incomes with housing problems.
Asian households with incomes 50-80 percent of AMI represent 6.04 percent of all households of similar income with housing problems.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 65 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
NA-20 DISPROPORTIONATELY GREATER NEED: SEVERE
HOUSING PROBLEMS – 91.205 (B)(2)
Introduction
Assessing housing conditions in the City provides the basis for developing strategies to maintain and preserve the quality of the housing stock. The ACS defines a “selected condition” as owner- or renter-occupied housing units having at least one of the following conditions: 1) lacking complete plumbing facilities; 2) lacking complete kitchen facilities; 3) more than one occupant per room; and 4) selected monthly housing costs greater than 30 percent of household income.
Based on the definition of selected conditions, Table 36 shows that 37 percent of owner-occupied households in the City have at least one selected condition and 61 percent of all renter-occupied households in the City have at least one selected condition.
Definitions
A substandard condition is one that affects the health and safety of a resident’s habitability. As defined by California Health and Safety Code, a substandard condition exists to the extent that it endangers the health and safety of its occupants or the public. Following is a list of substandard conditions:
Inadequate sanitation.
Structural hazards.
Any nuisance which endangers the health and safety of the occupants or the public. All substandard plumbing, wiring, and/or mechanical equipment, unless it conformed to all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation and has been maintained in a good and safe condition.
Faulty weather protection.
The use of construction materials not allowed or approved by the health and safety code. Fire, health and safety hazards (as determined by the appropriate fire or health official). Lack of, or inadequate fire-resistive construction or fire-extinguishing systems as required by the health and safety code, unless the construction and/or systems conformed to all applicable laws in effect at the time of construction and/or installation and adequately maintained.
Inadequate structural resistance to horizontal forces. Buildings or portions thereof occupied for living, sleeping, cooking, or dining purposes which were not designed or intended to be used for such occupancies. Inadequate maintenance which causes a building or any portion thereof to be declared unsafe.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 66 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
‘Standard’ housing condition in the City of Palmdale is defined as being in conformance with the California State Health and Safety codes. For the purposes of the Consolidated Plan grant programs, a unit in substandard condition is considered suitable for rehabilitation provided that the estimated cost of rehabilitation does not exceed the estimated cost of reconstructing the unit.
0%-30% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems*
Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the four
housing problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none of
the other housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 7,030 2,090 455
White 1,230 825 125
Black / African American 1,705 300 105
Asian 215 35 20
American Indian, Alaska
Native 25 25 20
Pacific Islander 4 0 0
Hispanic 3,730 850 155
Table 18 – Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50%
CITY OF PALMDALE - 67 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
30%-50% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems*
Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 3,130 4,010 0
White 550 925 0
Black / African American 545 345 0
Asian 180 109 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 10 25 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 1,830 2,515 0
Table 19 – Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50%
50%-80% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems*
Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,745 6,734 0
White 335 1,699 0
Black / African American 99 870 0
Asian 130 290 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 35 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 1,135 3,785 0
Table 20 – Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50%
CITY OF PALMDALE - 68 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
80%-100% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems*
Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 425 3,920 0
White 30 1,300 0
Black / African American 70 455 0
Asian 0 195 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 10 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 265 1,890 0
Table 21 – Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50%
Discussion
Based on this analysis, the following racial or ethnic groups were found to have a disproportionately greater level of severe housing problems relative to the percentage of all households in the given income category experiencing severe housing problems:
Pacific Islander households with incomes 0-30 percent of AMI Black / African American households with incomes 30-50 percent of AMI Asian households with incomes 30-50 percent and 50-80 percent of AMI Pacific Islander households with incomes 0-30 percent of AMI represent 0.057 percent of all households of similar income with severe housing problems.
Black / African American households with incomes 30-50 percent of AMI represent 17.41 percent of all households of similar income with severe housing problems.
Asian households with incomes 30-50 and 50-80 percent of AMI represent 6.36 percent of all households of similar income with severe housing problems.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 69 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
NA-25 DISPROPORTIONATELY GREATER NEED: HOUSING COST
BURDENS – 91.205 (B)(2)
Introduction
HUD defines cost burden as the extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceeds 30 percent of a given household’s gross income. A household is considered severely cost burdened if gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceeds 50 percent of a household’s gross income.
Housing Cost Burden
Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50%
No / negative
income (not
computed)
Jurisdiction as a whole 22,360 9,965 9,885 505
White 8,645 2,500 1,955 125
Black / African
American 2,575 1,600 2,324 105
Asian 1,105 350 455 20
American Indian,
Alaska Native 125 70 10 20
Pacific Islander 4 0 4 0
Hispanic 9,475 5,315 4,895 205
Table 22 – Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS
Discussion
Based on this analysis, 23.6 percent of all Palmdale households experience a cost burden and
23.4 percent of Palmdale households experience a severe cost burden, while 53.0 percent are not cost burdened or severely cost burdened. The following racial or ethnic groups were found to have a disproportionately greater cost burden or severe cost burden relative to the percentage of all households experiencing a cost burden or severe cost burden:
35.8 percent of Black / African American households experienced severe cost burden, which is a rate of 12.3 percent more than the City as a whole 34.1 percent of American Indian / Alaskan Native households experienced a cost burden, which is a rate of 10.5 percent more than the City as a whole
CITY OF PALMDALE - 70 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
50.0 percent of Pacific Islander households experienced a severe cost burden, which is a rate of 26.6 percent more than the City as a whole
Based on the information in the table above, 60.4 percent of Black / African American households experience a cost burden or severe cost burden, while the jurisdiction as a whole experience these housing problems at a rate of 47.0 percent.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 71 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
NA-30 DISPROPORTIONATELY GREATER NEED: DISCUSSION –
91.205(B)(2)
The following racial or ethnic groups had a disproportionately greater level of housing problems:
Based on this analysis, the following racial or ethnic groups were found to have a disproportionately greater level of housing problems relative to the percentage of all households in the given income category experiencing housing problems:
Pacific Islander households with incomes 0-30 percent of AMI Black / African American households with income from 30-50 percent and 80-100 percent of AMI
Asian households with incomes 50-80 percent of AMI
Pacific Islander households with income 0-30 percent of AMI with housing problems represent
0.049 percent of all households of similar incomes with housing problems.
Black / African American households with incomes 30-50 percent and 80-100 percent of AMI represent 15.9 percent of all households of similar incomes with housing problems.
Asian households with incomes 50-80 percent of AMI represent 6.04 percent of all households of similar income with housing problems.
The following racial or ethnic groups had a disproportionately greater level of severe housing problems:
Based on this analysis, the following racial or ethnic groups were found to have a disproportionately greater level of severe housing problems relative to the percentage of all households in the given income category experiencing severe housing problems:
Pacific Islander households with incomes 0-30 percent of AMI Black / African American households with incomes 30-50 percent of AMI Asian households with incomes 30-50 percent and 50-80 percent of AMI Pacific Islander households with incomes 0-30 percent of AMI represent 0.057 percent of all households of similar income with severe housing problems.
Black / African American households with incomes 30-50 percent of AMI represent 17.41 percent of all households of similar income with severe housing problems.
Asian households with incomes 30-50 and 50-80 percent of AMI represent 6.36 percent of all households of similar income with severe housing problems.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 72 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs? No other housing needs for these specific racial or ethnic groups were identified through consultation with stakeholders or through citizen participation.
Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community?
Based on the data presented in section NA-15, there are 20,195 households in the City of Palmdale with incomes 0-100 percent of AMI who experience one or more of the four housing problems. According to Table 22 in section NA-25, 19,850 households or approximately 46.5 percent of all households in the City are cost burdened (9,965 households), severely cost burdened (9,885 households) or that have no or negative income but that are presumed to have a cost burden (505 households).
Examination of CPD Maps (Figures 12-19) reveals the following for each of the racial or ethnic groups determined to have a housing problem or a severe housing problem:
White: According to Figure 12, high concentrations of this race are located in the northern, southern, and western regions of the City with most of these Census Tracts ranging from 58-76 percent; however, with a couple greater than 76 percent. Black / African American: According to Figure 13, the only concentration of this race is located in the central region of the City with one census tract that includes from 27-53 percent.
Asian: According to Figure 14, higher concentrations of this race are located in the western region of the City with most of these Census Tracts ranging from 6-17 percent. American Indian / Alaska Native: According to Figure 15, there are no concentrations of this race in any particular area of the City. Each of the City’s Census Tracts are comprised of fewer than 10 percent American Indian / Alaskan Native people. Pacific Islander: According to Figure 16, there are no concentrations of this race in any particular area of the City. Each of the City’s census tracts are below 8 percent Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander.
Hispanic: According to Figure 19, high concentrations of this ethnicity are located in the southern, central, and northern regions of the City with most of these Census Tracts ranging from 47-71 percent; however, with a couple ranging more than 71 percent.
Based on the foregoing analysis of maps, none of these groups are isolated to one particular neighborhood in the City.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 73 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
NA-35 PUBLIC HOUSING – 91.205(B)
Introduction
The Palmdale Housing Authority was formed in 1994 under State of California Housing Authority Law to actively improve existing neighborhoods, develop affordable housing opportunities and promote home ownership. The Palmdale Housing Authority does not administer Section 8 nor does it own HUD public housing developments.
The City is within the service area of the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA).
Public housing and other assisted housing programs are part of the County’s efforts to address the affordable housing needs of low- and moderate-income families in Palmdale.
The data presented in tables below is for Palmdale. The narrative questions address the needs for the entire county, with specific references to the City of Palmdale. The data has been modified for data specific to LACDA public housing and Section 8 vouchers in Palmdale. LACDA currently manages an active portfolio of nearly 3,000 public housing units and more than 21,000 Section 8 vouchers. Of that, 1,989 Section 8 tenant-based vouchers, 21 project-based vouchers, 103 Veterans Affairs Supporting Housing vouchers, 18 Family Unification Program vouchers, and 3 Disabled vouchers are located in Palmdale
Totals in Use
Program Type
Certificat
e
Mod-
Reha
b
Public
Housin
g
Vouchers
Total
Projec
t -
based
Tenan
t -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportiv
e Housing
Family
Unificatio
n Program
Disable
d
*
# of
units
voucher
s in use
50 0 0 2,01
0 21 1,989 103 18 3
Table 23 - Public Housing by Program Type
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Alternate Data Source Name:
LACDA Public Housing and Section 8 Data for the City of Palmdale.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 74 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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
$12,771 0 0 $16037 $9431 16,101 $20,090 $20,111
Average
length of stay 4 0 0 10 0 10 2 8
Average
Household
size
2 0 0 2 1 2 2 4
# Homeless at
admission 50 0 0 357 12 345 103 0
# of Elderly
Program
Participants
(>62)
5 0 0 374 6 368 29 2
# of Disabled
Families 48 0 0 976 15 961 55 5
# of Families
requesting
accessibility
features
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
# of HIV/AIDS
program
participants
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
# of DV victims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 24 – Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Alternate Data Source Name:
LACDA Public Housing and Section 8 Data for the City of Palmdale.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 75 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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 24 0 0 530 12 518 39 11 0
Black/African
American 24 0 0 1,450 8 1442 64 7 3
Asian 0 0 0 9 0 9 0 0 0
American
Indian/Alaska
Native 1 0 0 12 0 12 0 0 0
Pacific
Islander 1 0 0 9 1 8 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 25 – Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Alternate Data Source Name:
LACDA Public Housing and Section 8 Data for the City of Palmdale.
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 11 0 0 346 2 344 13 10 0
Not
Hispanic 39 0 0 1664 19 1645 90 8 3
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 26 – Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Alternate Data Source Name:
LACDA Public Housing and Section 8 Data for the City of Palmdale.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 76 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible units:
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity that is conducted by federal agencies or that receives financial assistance from a federal agency. A housing provider may not deny or refuse to sell or rent to a person with a disability and may not impose application or qualification criteria, rental fees or sales prices and rental or sales terms or conditions that are different than those required of or provided to persons who are not disabled. Further, housing providers may not require persons with disabilities to live only on certain floors, or to all live in one section of the housing. Housing providers may not refuse to make repairs, and may not limit or deny someone with a disability access to recreational and other public and common use facilities, parking privileges, cleaning or janitorial services or any services which are made available to other residents.
County-wide LACDA has 976 vouchers for families with at least 1 disabled person in the family.
LACDA has policies and procedures in place that are designed to provide assurances that all persons with disabilities, including applicants and current residents are provided with reasonable accommodations so that they may fully access and utilize LACDA’s housing programs related services.
The Housing Choice Voucher program gives families the flexibility to search for rental units on the open market that meet their disability related needs. In Palmdale, LACDA estimates that 976 of the 2,010 households receiving a voucher have at least one member with a disability. LACDA provides resources through its website and at all offices on services available to households with disabilities.
Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders
LACDA’s primary goal is to fulfill the immediate needs of public housing residents: living in safe, decent and sanitary housing; and achieving self-sufficiency. The most pressing needs of residents include:
Expand the supply of affordable housing
Ensure equal access to housing opportunities
Prevent and eliminate homelessness
Provide public services for residents with special needs Improve public facilities and infrastructure
Preserve the supply of affordable housing
Expand economic opportunity for low-income residents
Provide rental assistance to extremely low-income households including seniors
CITY OF PALMDALE - 77 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large The needs for additional services for county public housing residents align with the needs of low- and moderate-income households in Palmdale.
Discussion
According to Table 23, there are approximately 2,010 Section 8 Vouchers in use in the City of Palmdale, with 21 project-based vouchers and 1,989 tenant-based vouchers. There are 103 Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers, 18 Family Unification Program vouchers, and 3 Disabled vouchers.
According to Table 24, of the 1,642 Section 8 Vouchers held in Palmdale, 374 are held by elderly program participants aged 62 or older and 357 program participants were literally homeless at the time they received their Section 8 Voucher.
Most of the Section 8 Vouchers are held by families identified in Table 25 as Black / African American in terms of race (1,450 families) and the majority are non-Hispanic (1,664) according to Table 26.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 78 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
NA-40 HOMELESS NEEDS ASSESSMENT – 91.205(C)
Introduction
There are four federally defined categories under which individuals and families may qualify as homeless: 1) literally homeless; 2) imminent risk of homelessness; 3) homeless under other Federal statues; and 4) fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence.
According to the 2019 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress, over one quarter of the nation’s homeless population is in California and nearly half of all the nation’s homeless individuals are in three states: California (27 percent), New York (16 percent), and Florida (five percent). California and New York have the highest rate of homelessness among all individuals, at 38 and 46 people per 10,000 individuals.3 Los Angeles County has more than 10 million residents and a geographic area of 4,081 square miles that includes 88 cities. Homelessness is addressed regionally through the Continuum of Care (CoC) led by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), a joint powers authority of the City and County of Los Angeles that coordinates and manages over $300 million annually in federal, state, county and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing and services to men, women and children experiencing homelessness. The Los Angeles County Continuum of Care includes the entire county with the exception of the cities of Glendale, Pasadena and Long Beach, who administer and operate their own CoC systems. To facilitate planning and administration of services, LAHSA adopted eight regional Service Planning Areas (SPAs). The City of Palmdale is part of SPA 1 – Antelope Valley.
Nature and Extent of Homelessness in Los Angeles County vs. the National Average
To better understand the nature and extent of homelessness, every year on a single night in January, HUD requires communities across the country to conduct a comprehensive count of their homeless population. The most recent available data is from the Point in Time Homeless Count (PIT Count) held in January 2019 and conducted by the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA). In recent years, HUD has expanded Point-in-Time (PIT) count data collection to include information on the number of young adults and children who are experiencing homelessness without a parent or guardian present.
Unaccompanied youth are people under the age of 25 who are not accompanied by a parent or guardian and do not have a parent presenting with or sleeping in the same place. Of the 36,361 unaccompanied homeless youth under the age of 25 nationally counted in 2018, California
3 Source: https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/2019-AHAR-Part-1.pdf
CITY OF PALMDALE - 79 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
reported the largest number of homeless unaccompanied youth (12,396 people), accounting for one-third of all unaccompanied youth. Of that amount, Los Angeles County reported 2,452 unaccompanied youth: an eleven percent decrease over the previous year. Of the 2,452 unaccompanied youth, none were reported in SPA 1, which includes Palmdale. There were 154 Transition Age Youth (TAY) including young adults between the ages of 18-24 and 62 minor children in young families, defined as families with a head of household being 24 years of age or younger.
2019 PIT Count Results
The 2019 PIT Count reported that 58,936 men, women and children are homeless in Los Angeles County on any given night. Overall, 2019 PIT Count illustrates a 12 percent increase in homelessness when compared to the prior year PIT Count. The City of Palmdale 2019 PIT Count reported that 318 people are homeless on any given night.
Homeless Needs Assessment
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)
973 163 0 0 0 0
Persons in
Households
with Only
Children
601 86 0 0 0 0
Persons in
Households
with Only
Adults
160 1897 0 0 0 0
Chronically
Homeless
Individuals
32 490 0 0 0 0
Chronically
Homeless
Families
76 20 0 0 0 0
Veterans 1 11 0 0 0 0
Unaccompanied
Child 0 0 0 0 0 0
CITY OF PALMDALE - 80 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Homeless Needs Assessment
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 with
HIV 8 45 0 0 0 0
Table 27 - Homeless Needs Assessment – 2019 SPA 1 Los Angeles County Data Source Comments: Homeless Count & Survey Report
Figure 20: Changes in Homeless Rates in California Counties, 2017 and 2019 Data Source: California Department of Finance
Year Unsheltered Sheltered Total
2013 12,934 22,590 35,524
2019 44,214 14,722 58,936
Table 28 – County Point-In-Time Homeless Counts
Indicate if the homeless population is Rural: Has No Rural Homeless
CITY OF PALMDALE - 81 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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):
A chronically homeless individual is an unaccompanied homeless individual (living in an emergency shelter or in an unsheltered location) with a disabling condition that has been continuously homeless for a year or more or has had at least four episodes of homelessness in the past three years. Of the 522 homeless individuals that were reported as chronically homeless in SPA 1, 32 individuals were sheltered, and 490 individuals were unsheltered.
Families with children include at least one household member aged 18 or over, and at least one household member under the age of 18. According to the 2019 PIT Count for SPA 1, there were 1,136 homeless family members (those persons in family units with at least one adult and one child). Of that amount, 973 family members were living in emergency or transitional shelters and 163 were unsheltered.
Veterans are persons who have served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States.
This does not include inactive military reserves or the National Guard unless the person was called up to active duty. The 2019 PIT Count revealed 15 sheltered veterans and 103 unsheltered veterans in SPA 1. Of these homeless veterans, 11 were chronically homeless veterans that were unsheltered, and one chronically homeless veteran was sheltered.
Unaccompanied youth are individuals under the age of 18 years old, who are presumed to be emancipated if they are unsheltered without an adult. No unaccompanied youth were reported homeless according to the 2019 PIT Count for SPA 1.
The 2019 PIT Count indicated that 591 homeless individuals in SPA 1 were severely mentally ill, meaning that they have mental health problems that are expected to be of long continued and indefinite in duration and will substantially impair their ability to live independently. Of the 591 homeless individuals in SPA 1 that were reported as severely mentally ill, 98 individuals were sheltered and 493 individuals remained unsheltered.
The 2019 PIT Count indicated that there were 53 persons that were homeless and living with HIV/AIDS in SPA 1. Of the 53 persons, 8 were sheltered and 45 were unsheltered.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 82 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (Optional)
Race: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional)
White 128 857
Black or African American 601 657
Asian 2 43
American Indian or Alaska
Native 3 63
Pacific Islander 3 51
Ethnicity: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional)
Hispanic 414 405
Not Hispanic 20 46
Table 29– County Point-In-Time Homeless Counts
Data Source Comments: LASHA 2019 Los Angeles Homeless Count – SPA 1 Antelope Valley
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the families of veterans.
According to the 2019 PIT Count, there were a total of 1,136 homeless persons in family units in the Los Angeles County Service Planning Area (SPA) 1. Of that amount, 973 were living in emergency or transitional shelters and 163 persons in family units were unsheltered. Of the total of 1,136 homeless persons in family units, 687 were children under the age of 18 years. Based on this data, 1,136 persons in family units require housing affordable to extremely low-income households to reduce the number of homeless families with children in SPA 1.
Veterans are persons who have served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States.
This does not include inactive military reserves or the National Guard unless the person was called up to active duty. The 2019 PIT Count revealed a total of 118 homeless veterans. Of that amount, 15 veterans were sheltered and 103 were unsheltered veterans in SPA 1. Among the homeless veterans, 11 were chronically homeless and unsheltered and one chronically homeless veteran was sheltered. In SPA 1, an estimated 118 homeless veterans require housing units that are affordable to extremely-low- or low-income households in order to reduce the number of homeless veterans.
Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group.
According to the 2019 PIT Count, of the 3,293 homeless persons counted in SPA 1, the majority (1,258 persons or 38 percent) identified as Black/African American, followed by 985 (30 percent) White and 819 (25 percent) identified as Hispanic/Latino. These statistics are similar to the
CITY OF PALMDALE - 83 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
County, State and nation as a whole, where Black people are more likely than White people to experience homelessness in the United States.
Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.
According to the 2019 PIT Count, of the 325 homeless persons in Palmdale, 279 were unsheltered and 46 were sheltered. Of the 279 unsheltered persons, the majority, or almost 41 percent (113), was living in campers or recreational vehicles; 29 percent (81) were living on the street; 16 percent (44) were living in makeshift shelters; and the remaining 14 percent were living in cars (20), vans (8) or tents (13).
In SPA 1, approximately 3,293 people were homeless, of which 1,171 or 35.5 percent were sheltered and 2,122 or 64.5 percent were unsheltered. Countywide, approximately 44,214 people or 75 percent of Los Angeles County’s homeless people were unsheltered and living in uninhabitable living environments including living on the streets, in vehicles or in tents. Thus, the majority of homeless persons found in Palmdale, SPA region 1, and the County remain unsheltered. The lack of affordable housing, current economic conditions and barriers to receiving supportive services throughout the Los Angeles region contribute to homelessness.
Of the 325 homeless persons counted in Palmdale, 46 (14 percent) persons were in emergency shelters. In SPA 1, 511 homeless persons were in emergency shelters and 59 persons were in transitional housing. Countywide, 7,825 or 25 percent of homeless persons were in emergency shelters, 9 percent in transitional housing including safe haven shelters—a form of supportive housing that serves hard-to-reach homeless persons with severe mental illness who come primarily from the streets and have been unable or unwilling to participate in housing or supportive services. Significant gains were achieved in permanent supportive housing placements. Permanent supportive housing includes housing choice vouchers made available directly to individuals or families; sponsor-based projects in which community organizations administer housing vouchers on behalf of a Public Housing Authority directly; and Project-Based Vouchers, in which the subsidy is tied directly to a Public Housing Authority project site. In 2019, 165 units of permanent supportive housing and 289 units of rapid re-housing units [a form of permanent housing that is short-term (up to 3 months) and/or medium-term (for 3 to 24 months) tenant-based rental assistance] were available to homeless persons in SPA 1.
Discussion:
Within the past two years, Los Angeles County’s homeless services system has doubled the number of people moving from homelessness into housing and tripled prevention, outreach, and engagement services. Yet, in 2019, the County as a whole experienced a 12 percent increase in the number of homeless persons, SPA region 1 experienced a 3 percent increase and the City of Palmdale a 44 percent increase (225 homeless persons counted in 2018 to 325 homeless persons counted in 2019).
CITY OF PALMDALE - 84 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
The lack of affordable housing continues to be the primary factor of homelessness within the County and has led to high rent burdens, overcrowding, and substandard housing; forcing many people into homelessness and placing a growing number of people at risk of becoming homeless.
Los Angeles County remains committed to ending homelessness. Los Angeles County voter- approved Measure HHH supports the development of permanent affordable housing units through new construction or rehabilitation of existing buildings and provides vital, comprehensive human services in permanent supportive housing critical for housing retention.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 85 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
NA-45 NON-HOMELESS SPECIAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT - 91.205
(B,D)
Introduction:
Special needs populations consist of persons who are not homeless but due to various reasons need services and supportive housing. Persons with special needs include the elderly, frail elderly, severely mentally ill, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and victims of domestic violence. The City of Palmdale will consider allocating CDBG public service funding to various programs that provide services to special needs populations, including but not limited to those serving the elderly, frail elderly, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, mentally disabled, persons with HIV/AIDS and victims of domestic violence.
Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community:
Elderly and Frail Elderly: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines elderly as a person who is 62 years of age or older. A frail elderly person is an elderly person who is unable to perform at least three “activities of daily living” including eating, bathing, or home management activities. Generally, elderly persons have lower incomes than the population at large. Based on 2011-2015 CHAS data, of the 10,863 households containing at least one elderly person, 57 percent (6,238) of households earn less than 80 percent of the Area Median Income in Palmdale.
Persons with Disabilities: HUD defines a disabled person as having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities. The obstacle to independent living for these adults is not only their disability, but also the lack of financial resources. Additionally, persons with disabilities have high dependency on supportive services and may require accessibility modifications to accommodate their unique conditions. Based on ACS data, of the total Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population age 16 and over (112,5747) in Palmdale, 15,365 persons have a disability. Of these persons, 19.1 percent are employed and 75.6 percent are unemployed.
Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions: Drug abuse or substance abuse is defined as the use of chemical substances that lead to an increased risk of problems and an inability to control the use of the substance. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 70,237 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2017 and that of those deaths, 47,600 involved opioids. According to the CDC, the national ‘opioid epidemic’ began in the 1990s with increased prescribing of opioids such as Methadone, Oxycodone, and Hydrocodone. Beginning in 2010, CDC reported rapid increases in overdose deaths involving heroin. The third wave began in 2013 with
CITY OF PALMDALE - 86 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
increases in overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids such as the illicitly manufactured fentanyl, often found in combination with heroin, counterfeit pills, and cocaine. Although California was among 10 states with the lowest drug overdose mortality in each year from 2014- 2017, the proliferation of fentanyl is a significant and relatively new issue requiring increased public awareness and services.
HIV/AIDS: Human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) is a virus that weakens one’s immune system by destroying important cells that fight diseases and infection. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the final stage of the HIV infection. According to the 2017 Annual HIV Surveillance Report for Los Angeles County, there were 51,438 persons living with HIV countywide, with 843 people in the Antelope Valley Service Provision Area living with HIV at the end of 2017.
Victims of Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence includes, but is not limited to, felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse of the victim or by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse. In 2018, the Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department responded to a total of 951 calls related to domestic violence, up from 886 calls in 2013. Of these calls in 2018, 97 of these domestic incidents did not involve a weapon. However, 854 calls involved a weapon of which 12 involved a firearm, 21 involved a knife or cutting instrument, 125 involved other dangerous weapons and 696 involved personal weapons such as feet or hands.
What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined?
To determine the level of need and types of services needed by special needs populations, the City conducted surveys, consulted with local service providers and reviewed ACS data. Supportive services required for special needs populations include case management, medical or psychological counseling and supervision, childcare, transportation and job training provided for the purpose of facilitating a person’s stability and independence.
In housing, accessibility modifications to accommodate persons with mobility disabilities may include, but are not limited to, wider doorways, no step thresholds, installation of ramps, grab bars, lowered countertops and accessible hardware. The needs of residents with sensory disabilities are different from those with mobility disabilities. Individuals with hearing disabilities require visual adaptations for such items as the telephone ringer, the doorbell and smoke alarms.
Residents who are blind may require tactile marking of changes in floor level and stair edges and braille markings on appliances and controls. People with low vision may require large print markings and displays, contrasting colors to distinguish changes in level or transition from one area to another, proper lighting, and reduced glare from lighting and windows.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 87 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
For persons with special needs, the high cost of living in Los Angeles County makes it very difficult for to maintain a stable residence. Often these segments of the population rely on support services from various Los Angeles’s non-profit organizations to avoid becoming homeless or institutionalized.
Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area:
There were 51,438 persons living with HIV and 720 persons living with AIDS in Los Angeles County at the end of 2017. The number of persons living with HIV/AIDS in the County has decreased steadily since 2010. Males currently represent 88 percent of persons living with HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County. Most of the persons (65 percent) living with HIV/AIDS are between the ages of 20 and 39 years old. About 48 percent of persons living with HIV/AIDS in the County are Latino, 18 percent White, 25 percent African American, and 5 percent Asian/Pacific Islander.
Severe HIV Disease is also known as Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, or AIDS. The annual number of AIDS diagnoses in the County has steadily decreased since 2010 from greater than 1,000 cases to approximately 720 cases (as of (2017). According to the 2017 Los Angeles County Public Health Annual HIV Surveillance Report, the annual number of AIDS cases decreased for all races/ethnicities in the last 10 years. Half (50 percent) of AIDS diagnoses occurred among Latinos, followed by African Americans at 22 percent, and 19 percent among whites.
Discussion:
Palmdale residents with special needs include, but are not limited to the elderly, frail elderly, severely mentally ill, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alcohol and other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and victims of domestic violence. Challenges these special needs populations face include low income and high housing costs. This segment of the population also struggles for a decent quality of life that includes basic necessities, adequate food and clothing and medical care.
In the last five years, the City of Palmdale provided CDBG public service funds for activities including those support services for the homeless, including many with special needs and those living with HIV/AIDS.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 88 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
NA-50 NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS –
91.215 (F)
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities:
The City’s need to construct new facilities or expand or renovate existing facilities continues to increase as the population expands. CDBG public facility projects that meet CDBG eligibility requirements align with the goals of the Strategic Plan, and address a CDBG National Objective will be considered for funding in the Annual Action Plans, with a focus on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements to public facilities and infrastructure.
Within the Consolidated Plan, a goal has been established to improve public facilities used by low- and moderate-income residents. Such projects may include the construction of new facilities, rehabilitation of existing facilities or expansion of existing facilities to better meet the needs of Palmdale residents. Such facilities include, but are not limited to multi-service centers, community centers, parks, and recreation facilities. In addition, the strategy includes the installation of infrastructure in support of affordable housing.
The City of Palmdale has the Legacy Commons Senior Center which serves as a resource to help direct seniors to valuable outside resources and programs and also offers high-quality programming to enrich the lives of seniors, including educational classes, exercise programs, art education, health promotion, transportation, counseling, and support functions.
Parks and recreational facilities serve an important role in a community. They provide opportunities for resident interaction, and improve the overall aesthetic of a neighborhood.
Funds can be used to acquire land, build or improve playgrounds or buildings used primarily for recreation, and develop open spaces that will serve low to moderate-income areas. The City of Palmdale has sixteen City parks, including numerous softball fields, baseball fields, soccer fields, volleyball courts, swimming pools, basketball courts, playground areas, and roller hockey rinks.
The City considers parks and recreational facilities a low priority for residents in the Consolidated Plan.
How were these needs determined?
The needs identified for public facilities in the City were determined through citizen participation meetings and responses from the Consolidated Plan Survey. Within the Consolidated Plan, priority is given to facilities that primarily benefit low- income beneficiaries, particularly those with critically needed renovation or demonstrated need for expansion to accommodate the needs of low-income residents.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 89 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Figure 21: Need for Additional or Improved Community Facilities Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements:
The City has on-going needs for public improvements and follows a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to meet those needs. The 2018-2028 Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan includes 216 specific projects including general facilities, recreation & culture, streets, traffic, and watershed.
ADA projects located throughout the City are included within the CIP. Public facilities improvements of this nature undertaken to benefit low- and moderate-income primarily residential areas would be considered consistent with this Consolidated Plan.
The City places a high priority on non-housing community development needs including those associated with public facilities improvements (ADA improvements) and infrastructure improvements. During the implementation of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, the City will use CDBG funds to address these needs and provide a suitable living environment for low- and moderate-income people by installing accessibility features to ensure that public buildings and sidewalks are accessible to all persons. Barriers to accessibility were identified at various public facilities and sidewalks including but not limited to, building entrances that are not wheelchair accessible, service counters that are not wheelchair accessible, lack of ADA compliant door hardware, restrooms lacking wheelchair accessible lavatories, fixtures and ADA compliant water closets, ramps and steps lacking ADA compliant handrails, drinking fountains that are not wheelchair accessible and non-ADA compliant signage. There may also be a need for the installation of infrastructure in support of affordable housing. Where possible and consistent with the City’s initiatives for public art and CDBG regulations at 24 CFR 570.201(c), such installations shall be incorporated into eligible public facilities and improvements projects that meet a CDBG National Objective.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 90 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
How were these needs determined?
The needs identified for public infrastructure improvements in the City were determined in consultation with the City of Palmdale Public Works Department and review of the CIP.
Respondents to the Consolidated Plan survey also indicated that improvements to drainage, water/sewer improvements, sidewalks, street lighting, and accessibility improvements are priorities for residents.
Figure 22: Need for Infrastructure Improvements
Figure 23: Need for Additional or Improved Neighborhood Services
CITY OF PALMDALE - 91 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services:
Public service activities are consistently ranked as a high priority by residents and other stakeholders. Pursuant to CDBG regulations, only 15 percent of the City’s annual grant allocation (plus 15 percent of prior year program income) can be used for public service-type activities. The City proposes to focus funds on low- and moderate-income individuals and households at-risk of homelessness and those with special needs.
Palmdale residents rated senior and youth activities as high priorities in the Consolidated Plan survey. The City administers a number of youth programs through the Recreation & Culture Department. The Palmdale School District and the Antelope Valley Union High School District provide supportive programs as well. Local non-profits such as the Boys and Girls Club of the Antelope Valley provide services to the at-risk youth in the area. The City also feels the needs of at-risk youth are a high priority and will support programs that meet these needs using non- federal funds.
How were these needs determined?
Public service needs are based on the City’s desire to ensure that high quality services are provided to residents to maintain a high quality of life and to promote the well-being of all Palmdale residents—particularly low- and moderate-income residents. As a result of the citizen participation and consultation process and in consideration of the local nonprofits and City Departments offering services, the City considers public services benefitting low- and moderate- income residents including residents with disabilities and residents who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness as a high priority in the Consolidated Plan.
Figure 24: Need for Additional or Improved Community Services by Type or Target Population
CITY OF PALMDALE - 92 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Figure 25: Need for Additional or Improved Services for Special Needs Populations
CITY OF PALMDALE - 93 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 OVERVIEW
Housing Market Analysis Overview:
The City analyzed existing housing market conditions in Palmdale in terms of housing supply, demand, condition and cost. Palmdale’s housing stock primarily consists of single-family detached residential dwellings of three or more bedrooms, with approximately one quarter of the housing stock consisting of three or more bedroom rental units available in many different neighborhoods throughout the community.
Housing continues to become less affordable in Palmdale. From 2015 to 2020, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment increased from $675 per month to $1,198 per month, a 77 percent increase in just five years. For a two-bedroom apartment, the increase was 82 percent from $825 per month to $1,500 per month. Three-bedroom apartments did not increase as much, but did go up in price from $1,400 per month to $1,798 per month, an increase of 28 percent in five years. According to Zillow, from January 2015 to January 2020, the median sales price rose from $206,000 to $324,000 (an increase of 57 percent).
Of the 25,195 households earning 0-80 percent of AMI in the City, 17,537 are cost burdened households—meaning households paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing.
Additionally, 9,639 of the cost burdened households are considered severely cost burdened households—meaning that they pay more than 50 percent of their income for housing. Of the 9,639 severely cost burdened households, 5,789 are renters. Of those severely cost burdened renter households, 5,655 households earn less than 50 percent of AMI and are considered the most at risk of becoming homeless.
According to Table 36 in Section MA-15, there are 11,240 housing units in the City of Palmdale affordable to households earning less than 50 percent of AMI. According to Table 7, there are 16,710 households in Palmdale who earn less than 50 percent of AMI, resulting in an estimated need for approximately 5,470 additional housing units that are affordable to households earning less than 50 percent of AMI.
In the last decade, the City has aggressively pursued opportunities to add to its inventory of affordable rental housing units and continues to pursue affordable housing development; however, the elimination of local Redevelopment Agencies by the State of California resulted in the loss of a crucial resource for the development and preservation of affordable housing.
Statewide housing legislation enacted in 2019 has not yet produced sufficient revenue available at the local level to subsidize development of a sufficient number of affordable units to address the affordability mismatch at the 50 percent of AMI income level or less.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 94 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
In light of scarce monetary resources available to create new affordable housing units and the uncertainty within the Southern California housing market as a result of the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, housing affordability problems likely will continue to be a difficult challenge for many Palmdale residents during the period of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 95 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
MA-10 NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS – 91.210(A)&(B)(2)
Introduction
According to 2011-2015 ACS data, 84 percent of the City’s housing stock is comprised of single- family housing (1-4 units). Multifamily housing (5+ units) accounts for only 11 percent of total housing units in the City and most of these dwelling units are in smaller multifamily structures containing fewer than 20 units. Mobile homes comprise 4 percent of the housing stock in the City.
Most of the City’s ownership housing (93 percent) is comprised of larger units containing three or more bedrooms. In comparison, only 61 percent of the City’s rental housing is comprised of larger units. The tables below indicate the number of residential properties in the City by property type, unit size and tenure.
All residential properties by number of units
Property Type Number %
1-unit detached structure 37,185 80%
1-unit, attached structure 630 1%
2-4 units 1,299 3%
5-19 units 3,430 7%
20 or more units 2,090 4%
Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc. 1,855 4%
Total 46,489 100%
Table 30 – Residential Properties by Unit Number
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Unit Size by Tenure
Owners Renters
Number % Number %
No bedroom 125 0% 285 2%
1 bedroom 165 1% 1,870 12%
2 bedrooms 1,685 6% 4,020 25%
3 or more bedrooms 24,995 93% 9,559 61%
Total 26,970 100% 15,734 100%
Table 31 – Unit Size by Tenure
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
CITY OF PALMDALE - 96 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Project Address Number of
Units Subsidy Type
New Beginning
Outreach
513 E. Avenue Q4 4 RDA Housing Set-Aside
Palmdale Gardens 38601 10th Street East,
Palmdale, CA 93550
76 assisted Purchased with conventional
mortgage Section 8 contract renewed
annually
Palmdale East Q 1000 East Avenue Q,
Palmdale, CA 93550
90 assisted Purchased with tax credit finance
2002 Section 8 contract renewed
annually
Palmdale Desert
Club Apartments
37902 North 20th
Street, Palmdale, CA
93550
80 assisted Purchased with tax credit finance
Section 8 contract renewed annually
Village Garden
Apartments
1020 East Avenue R,
Palmdale, CA 93550
80 assisted Section 8 contract renewed annually
Desert View
Apartments
38633 E 10th St. 55 Section 8 contract renewed annually East 35th Street
Apartments
37929 35TH ST E 48 Section 8 contract renewed annually Palmdale
Apartments
38002 15th St E 58 Section 8 contract renewed annually Palmdalia
Apartments
38040 11TH ST 64 Section 8 contract renewed annually Queens Twelve 547 East Avenue Q-12 8 Section 8 contract renewed annually Stanridge Homes #1 38941 Stanridge Ave. 6 Section 8 contract renewed annually Stanridge Homes #2 38905 Stanridge Ave. 6 Section 8 contract renewed annually Stanridge Homes #3 38904 Stanridge Ave. 6 Section 8 contract renewed annually Sources: City of Palmdale Affordable Housing MultiFamily Rehab/Dev Database Dated May 14, 2019; HUD Multifamily Assistance & Section 8 Database, Accessed November 2, 2019.
Table 32 - Units at Risk of Conversion
Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs.
Use restrictions, as defined by State law, means any federal, state or local statute, regulation, ordinance or contract which as a condition of receipt of any housing assistance, including a rental subsidy, mortgage subsidy, or mortgage insurance, to an assisted housing development, establishes maximum limitations on tenant income as a condition of eligibility for occupancy.
As of May 2019, the City has a total of 958 affordable multifamily rental housing units that are not at risk of conversion to market rate housing. There are four locally-assisted units that are at-
CITY OF PALMDALE - 97 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
risk of conversion as of January 1, 2022, as shown in the table above, as well as 577 Section 8 units that have contracts that generally renew annually through HUD.
Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts.
HUD requires that the City undertake an analysis of federal, state and locally assisted housing units that may be lost from the City’s affordable housing stock. The expiration of affordability restrictions on government assisted rental units is the typical reason of this potential loss. Much of the housing at-risk of conversion from affordable housing to market rate housing is predominantly reserved for lower income households. There are 581 assisted units at risk of conversion as shown in Table 32; however, 577 of those units are on Section 8 contracts that generally renew on an annual basis and are not viewed as units that are expected to be lost from the housing inventory unless HUD determines that these contracts shall not be renewed.
Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? According to the 2011-2015 American Community Survey Estimates, there are 46,849 residential properties in Palmdale. Table 30 indicates that there are 44,944 residential properties (not including Mobile Home, boat, or RV units) available in the community. As shown in the following Housing Market Analysis section, extremely low-income households generally cannot afford to own or rent market rate housing and require assistance to obtain decent and affordable housing.
A large percentage of households are at or below the area median income and experiencing a disproportionate housing need.
In addition to challenges associated with housing affordability, housing conditions are also of concern. With more than 20.5 percent of the housing units older than forty years of age, a large portion of the City's housing stock may need substantial rehabilitation, including roofing, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and structural repairs. The extent of housing needs in the City far exceeds the resources available to address those needs.
Describe the need for specific types of housing:
According to Table 36 in Section MA-15, there are 11,240 housing units in the City of Palmdale affordable to households earning less than 50 percent of AMI. According to Table 7, there are 16,710 households in Palmdale who earn less than 50 percent of AMI, resulting in an estimated need for approximately 5,470 additional housing units that are affordable to households earning less than 50 percent of AMI.
Discussion
The number and size of housing units in the City of Palmdale is sufficient for the number and type of households residing in the City according to the 2011-2015 ACS; however, housing affordability
CITY OF PALMDALE - 98 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
continues to be a challenge for renters earning less than 50 percent of AMI. During the period of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025, the City will prioritize the development of additional affordable rental housing units and the preservation of both rental and ownership units that are currently affordable to low- and moderate-income households. The City also intends to expand its current HOME-funded Tenant-Based Rental Assistance programs to include individuals and families who are not senior citizens. The current program is limited to extremely low-income seniors with severe cost burdens. The new TBRA programs will include households earning up to 80 percent of AMI.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 99 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
MA-15 HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS: COST OF HOUSING -
91.210(A)
Introduction
One of the most important factors in evaluating a community’s housing market is the cost of housing and, even more significant, whether the housing is affordable to households who live there or would like to live there. Housing problems directly relate to the cost of housing in a community. If housing costs are relatively high in comparison to household income, a correspondingly high prevalence of housing cost burden and overcrowding occurs.
Tables 34 and 35 indicate the median home value and contract rent (not including utility or other associated costs). These values are self-reported by residents through the U.S. Census American Community Survey. However, in looking at more current housing sales and rental market data – the cost of housing has risen tremendously over the past five years.
Table 33 shows more recent rental housing cost information from Zumper, a rental listing aggregator, average rents for 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom all rose from January 2015 to February 2020 and significantly exceeded the median contract rent as reported by the ACS 2011-2015 estimates documented in the Cost of Housing table below.
Similarly, owner-occupied housing costs have also increased over the past five years. According to Zillow, from January 2015 to January 2020, the median sales price rose from $206,000 to $324,000 (an increase of 57 percent), far outpacing the ACS estimates for median home value.
Based on the reported housing costs, Table 34 indicates the number of units that are currently affordable to households at different levels of the HUD Area Median Family Income (HAMFI). It is important to note, that just because a unit is affordable to residents at that income level, it does not necessarily mean that a household at that income level is occupying the unit.
Cost of Housing
Jan. 2015 Feb. 2020 Percent Change
1-bedroom $675 $1,198 77%
2-bedroom $825 $1,500 82%
3-bedroom $1,400 $1,798 28%
Table 33 – Rental Housing Cost Estimates
Data Source: Zumper Research (accessed 2/24/2020)
CITY OF PALMDALE - 100 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Figure 26: Change in Median Sales Price
Data Source: Zillow Research (accessed 2/24/2020)
Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2015 % Change
Median Home Value 314,200 188,300 (40%)
Median Contract Rent 898 1,028 14%
Table 34 – Cost of Housing
Data Source: 2005-2009 ACS (Base Year), 2011-2015 ACS (Most Recent Year)
Rent Paid Number %
Less than $500 1,750 11.1%
$500-999 6,045 38.4%
$1,000-1,499 5,595 35.6%
$1,500-1,999 2,075 13.2%
$2,000 or more 280 1.8%
Total 15,745 100.0%
Table 35 - Rent Paid
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
CITY OF PALMDALE - 101 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Housing Affordability
% Units affordable to Households
earning Renter Owner
30% HAMFI 1,415 No Data
50% HAMFI 5,470 4,355
80% HAMFI 11,880 11,145
100% HAMFI No Data 15,209
Total 18,765 30,709
Table 36 – Housing Affordability
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
Monthly Rent
Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency (no
bedroom) 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
Fair Market Rent 1,067 1,284 1,663 2,231 2,467
High HOME Rent 1,067 1,163 1,397 1,605 1,771
Low HOME Rent 848 909 1,091 1,260 1,406
Table 37 – Monthly Rent
Data Source: HUD FMR and HOME Rents
Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels? According to the 2011-2015 ACS data in Table 7, there are 16,710 extremely-low- and low-income households in Palmdale who earn less than 50 percent of AMI. According to CHAS data in Table 34, there are 11,240 housing units in the City that are affordable to extremely-low- and low- income households who earn less than 50 percent of AMI. Subtracting the 11,240 units that are affordable to extremely-low- and low-income households who earn less than 50 percent of AMI from the 16,710 extremely-low- and low-income households who earn less than 50 percent of AMI in the City indicates a need for approximately 5,470 additional housing units that are affordable to households earning less than 50 percent of AMI.
Approximately 9,575 households earning less than 30 percent of AMI reside in the City; however, there are only approximately 1,415 dwelling units affordable to those at this income level; whereas all other income levels will not have difficulty finding affordable dwelling units. For example, there are 19,970 households earning between 30 percent and 100 percent of AMI who reside in the City for approximately 48,059 dwelling units affordable to those at an income level of greater than 30 percent of AMI. The shortage of affordable units is most prevalent for
CITY OF PALMDALE - 102 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
extremely-low income households, of which there are 9,575 households and only 1,415 units affordable at their income level (a deficit of 8,160 units).
Although a housing unit may be considered affordable to a particular income group, this does not necessarily mean that the unit is actually occupied by a household in that income group.
Therefore, the affordability mismatches are likely to be more severe than presented by the CHAS data.
According to Table 36 in Section MA-15, there are 11,240 housing units in the City of Palmdale affordable to households earning less than 50 percent of AMI. According to Table 7, there are 16,710 households in Palmdale who earn less than 50 percent of AMI, resulting in an estimated need for approximately 5,470 additional housing units that are affordable to households earning less than 50 percent of AMI.
How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents?
The data presented in Tables 34 and 35 was sourced from 2011-2015 during a period of recovery in the housing market that is making housing less affordable in the City. As the housing market has recovered during the last five years, home values and rents increased, which will further exacerbate housing problems such as cost burden, severe cost burden and overcrowding— particularly for low- and moderate-income renter households who generally do not benefit from the historically affordable single-family home values. The impacts of economic disruption as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic were just beginning at the time this Consolidated Plan was adopted in spring 2020. Those impacts have the potential to drastically alter housing affordability for years to come.
How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing? According to data in Table 37, the High HOME rents that are intended to be affordable to households earning 51-80 percent of AMI are generally lower than Fair Market Rents, except for efficiency units where the two values are identical. The median contract rent in Palmdale of $1,028 is in line with the Fair Market Rent for an efficiency unit, indicating that rents in Palmdale are generally more affordable than the market rents charged throughout Los Angeles County, where rents charged are generally higher as exhibited by the Fair Market Rents shown in Table
37. Based on this rent information, and the supply of housing that is affordable to households earning more than 30 percent of AMI as shown in Table 36, the City could either subsidize rents for extremely-low income households or subsidize development of units targeted at the extremely-low income level.
Discussion
CITY OF PALMDALE - 103 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Housing continues to become less affordable in Palmdale. Over the last five years, average rents for one- and two-bedroom apartments increased by 77 and 82 percent, respectively. According to Zillow, from January 2015 to January 2020, the median sales price rose from $206,000 to $324,000 (an increase of 57 percent). As the housing supply becomes less affordable and while median income continues to rise across Los Angeles County, the number of severely cost burdened low-income and extremely-low income renters has also gone up in Palmdale, significantly impacting the quality of life for 9,639 severely cost burdened households paying more than 50 percent of their income for housing, including 5,655 renter households considered the most at risk of becoming homeless.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 104 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
MA-20 HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS: CONDITION OF HOUSING –
91.210(A)
Introduction
Assessing housing conditions in the City provides the basis for developing strategies to maintain and preserve the quality of the housing stock. The ACS defines a “selected condition” as owner- or renter-occupied housing units having at least one of the following conditions: 1) lacking complete plumbing facilities; 2) lacking complete kitchen facilities; 3) more than one occupant per room; and 4) selected monthly housing costs greater than 30 percent of household income.
Based on the definition of selected conditions, Table 38 shows that 37 percent of owner-occupied households in the City have at least one selected condition and 61 percent of all renter-occupied households in the City have at least one selected condition.
Definitions
A substandard condition is one that affects the health and safety of a resident’s habitability. As defined by California Health and Safety Code, a substandard condition exists to the extent that it endangers the health and safety of its occupants or the public. Following is a list of substandard conditions:
Inadequate sanitation.
Structural hazards.
Any nuisance which endangers the health and safety of the occupants or the public. All substandard plumbing, wiring, and/or mechanical equipment, unless it conformed to all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation and has been maintained in a good and safe condition.
Faulty weather protection.
The use of construction materials not allowed or approved by the health and safety code.
Fire, health and safety hazards (as determined by the appropriate fire or health official). Lack of, or inadequate fire-resistive construction or fire-extinguishing systems as required by the health and safety code, unless the construction and/or systems conformed to all applicable laws in effect at the time of construction and/or installation and adequately maintained.
Inadequate structural resistance to horizontal forces. Buildings or portions thereof occupied for living, sleeping, cooking, or dining purposes which were not designed or intended to be used for such occupancies. Inadequate maintenance which causes a building or any portion thereof to be declared unsafe.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 105 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
‘Standard’ housing condition in the City of Palmdale is defined as being in conformance with the California State Health and Safety codes. For the purposes of the Consolidated Plan grant programs, a unit in substandard condition is considered suitable for rehabilitation provided that the estimated cost of rehabilitation does not exceed the estimated cost of reconstructing the unit.
Condition of Units
Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
With one selected Condition 10,060 37% 9,525 61%
With two selected Conditions 684 3% 1,335 8%
With three selected Conditions 0 0% 45 0%
With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0%
No selected Conditions 16,230 60% 4,840 31%
Total 26,974 100% 15,745 100%
Table 38 - Condition of Units
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Year Unit Built
Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
2000 or later 7,165 27% 2,474 16%
1980-1999 15,945 58% 8,565 54%
1950-1979 3,668 14% 4,215 27%
Before 1950 199 1% 480 3%
Total 26,977 100% 15,734 100%
Table 39 – Year Unit Built
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
CITY OF PALMDALE - 106 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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 3,867 14% 4,695 30% Housing Units built before 1980 with children present 8,839 33% 5,150 33% Table 40 – Risk of Lead-Based Paint
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS (Total Units) 2011-2015 CHAS (Units with Children present)
2015 2016 2017 2018 Total
EBLLs 21 31 18 18 88
Cases 0 1 0 0 1
Table 41 - Number of Elevated Blood Lead Levels and Cases Data Source: California Department of Public Health: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch, 2020.
Data Note for Table 41:
* *Definition: *EBLL means a BLL at or over 5 mcg/dL detected in capillary, whole venous, arterial, or cord blood (CDPH rounds BLLs to the nearest whole number so 4.5 mcg/dL would round to 5 mcg/dL).4.5 and greater. State cases before July 1, 2016 use the old definition and after July 1, 2016 the new definition is used. State case since July 1, 2016, means a child from birth up to age 21 years of age with one venous BLL ≥ 15 mcg/dL; or two BLLs ≥ 10 mcg/dL, the second of which must be venous and drawn at least 30 days after the first BLL. These BLLs do not have to be consecutive specimens. These children are eligible for full case management services. Prior to July 1, 2016, a child from birth up to age 21 years of age was eligible for full case management services if they had one venous BLL ≥ 20 mcg/dL; or two BLLs ≥ 15 mcg/dL, the second of which must have been venous and drawn at least 30 days after the first BLL. These BLLs must have been drawn at least 30 days apart but did not have to be consecutive specimens.
Vacant Units
Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Not Suitable for
Rehabilitation Total
Vacant Units No data
Abandoned Vacant Units No data
REO Properties No data
Abandoned REO Properties No data
Table 42 - Vacant Units
Data Source: This information was not available from a reliable government source.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 107 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
As the City's housing stock ages, a growing percentage of housing units may need rehabilitation to allow them to remain safe and habitable. The situation is of concern for low- and moderate- income homeowners who are generally not in a financial position to properly maintain their homes.
The age and condition of Palmdale’s housing stock is an important indicator of potential rehabilitation needs. Commonly, housing over 30 years of age needs some form of major rehabilitation, such as roof replacement, electrical work and plumbing systems. Housing over 15 years of age will generally exhibit deficiencies in terms of paint, weatherization, heating / air- conditioning systems, hot water heaters and finish plumbing fixtures.
According to CHAS data showing the year that housing units were built categorized by owner and renter tenure:
3,867 or 15 percent of the 26,977 owner-occupied housing units in Palmdale were built 40 or more years ago (built prior to 1980)
15,945 or 59 percent of the 26,977 owner-occupied housing units in Palmdale were built between 30 and 40 years ago (built between 1980 and 1999) 4,695 or 30 percent of the 15,734 renter-occupied housing units in Palmdale were built 40 or more years ago (built prior to 1980)
8,565 or 54 percent of the 15,734 renter-occupied housing units in Palmdale were built between 30 and 40 years ago (built between 1980 and 1999) According to CHAS data, 40 percent of Palmdale's low- and moderate-income owner-occupied households experience some form of housing problem. HUD defines housing problems as housing overcrowding, housing cost burden, or units that are lacking adequate kitchen or plumbing facilities. Low- and moderate-income households are those households earning less than 80 percent of Area Median Income for Los Angeles County, adjusted for household size as published by HUD annually. In numbers, there are 12,669 low- and moderate-income owner- occupied households, of which 4,770 have a housing problem and there are 12,525 low- and moderate-income renter-occupied households, of which 7,135 have a housing problem.
Preservation of the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low- and moderate-income households is a cost-effective way to invest limited resources to retain existing housing units that are already affordable to low- and moderate-income households in the community. Addressing substandard housing conditions through housing preservation activities provide that all economic segments of the community have the means to ensure that
CITY OF PALMDALE - 108 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
their property meets local standards and that all Palmdale residents have the opportunity to live in decent housing.
Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low or Moderate Income Families with LBP Hazards
Residents of any housing built before 1978 are considered to be at risk of containing some amount of lead-based paint. Older housing is more likely to have lead-based paint and the amount of lead pigment in the paint tends to increase with the age of the housing. The vast majority of Palmdale’s housing stock (80 percent) was built after 1979, eliminating the residents of these homes from risk of lead-based paint hazards. Lead can cause severe damage in young children. It attacks the central nervous system, the neurological system, and can cause brain damage, IQ reduction, learning disabilities, decreased attention span, hyperactivity, growth inhibition, comas, seizures, and in some cases, death.
The most common source of child lead poisoning is exposure to lead-based paint (and lead- contaminated dust) in the child's home. Housing built before 1978 may contain some lead-based paint since the use of lead-based paint became illegal that year. Since the amount of lead pigment in the paint tends to increase with a home's age, older housing is more likely to have lead-based paint hazards.
According to 2011-2015 ACS 5-Year Estimates, there are 8,562 housing units built before 1980 that may contain lead-based paint, of which 3,867 are owner-occupied units and 4,695 are renter-occupied units. Data supplied from 2011-2015 CHAS for households built before 1980 with children present totaled to be greater than the number of units that were built before 1980; therefore, there is an error in the data. 2007-2011 ACS 5-Year Estimates data showed 8,263 units built before 1980 with children present, including 5,389 owner-occupied units and 2,874 renter- occupied units. According to data presented in Table 7, 59 percent of Palmdale’s households are low- and moderate income households. By extension, it could be estimated that 4,875 housing units with lead-based paint hazards may be estimated to be occupied by low- and moderate- income families. However, the majority of low- and moderate-income households live in the eligible CDBG Census Tract/Block Groups where the housing stock is generally older than that of the balance of the City.
Number of Children with Elevated Blood Levels of Lead
The State of California mandates lead screening for all children who participate in publicly funded health programs. In California, screening typically occurs at ages one and two years. A blood level of 10 µg/dL or higher was previously referred to as an “elevated blood level (EBL).” However, as it is now recognized that there is no safe level of lead, and adverse effects occur at levels below
CITY OF PALMDALE - 109 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
10 µg/dL, an “elevated” blood lead level is no longer defined at a particular cut point. Therefore, categories indicating increased levels of exposure are presented here.
In accordance with State of California regulations, *EBLL means a BLL at or over 5 mcg/dL detected in capillary, whole venous, arterial, or cord blood (CDPH rounds BLLs to the nearest whole number so 4.5 mcg/dL would round to 5 mcg/dL).4.5 and greater. State cases before July 1, 2016 used the old definition of 10 mcg/dL and after July 1, 2016 the new definition of 5 mcg/dL is used. State case since July 1, 2016, means a child from birth up to age 21 years of age with one venous BLL ≥ 15 mcg/dL; or two BLLs ≥ 10 mcg/dL, the second of which must be venous and drawn at least 30 days after the first BLL. These BLLs do not have to be consecutive specimens.
These children are eligible for full case management services. Prior to July 1, 2016, a child from birth up to age 21 years of age was eligible for full case management services if they had one venous BLL ≥ 20 mcg/dL; or two BLLs ≥ 15 mcg/dL, the second of which must have been venous and drawn at least 30 days after the first BLL. These BLLs must have been drawn at least 30 days apart but did not have to be consecutive specimens.
The State records the number of children tested each year, the number of children with blood levels exceeding certain levels, and the number of reported cases. The chart below shows the number of children tested, BLLs indicating increased exposure, and cases in the City of Palmdale.
Table 41 above provides these numbers for the prior 5 years.
Discussion
As noted in the needs assessment, a large share of owner and renter households experience at least one substandard housing condition. Based on the results of the Needs Assessment, the most prevalent condition is cost-burden – indicating that the housing stock is generally suitable for habitation. However, based on the age of the housing stock, a significant need exists for the preservation of older housing units occupied by low- and moderate-income households.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 110 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
MA-25 PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING – 91.210(B)
Introduction
As indicated in section NA-35, the Palmdale Housing Authority does not administer Section 8 and does not own HUD Public Housing. Palmdale is within the service area of the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) for the purposes of Section 8 and Public Housing. The data presented in the tables below is for Palmdale and the narrative responses address the needs for the entire county, with specific references to the City of Palmdale.
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 50 0 0 2010 21 1989 103 18 3
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 43 – Total Number of Units by Program Type
Alternate Data Source Name:
LACDA Public Housing and Section 8 Data for the City of Palmdale.
Describe the supply of public housing developments:
Not applicable.
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:
Not applicable. There are no public housing developments in the City of Palmdale.
Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score
N/A N/A
Table 44 - Public Housing Condition
CITY OF PALMDALE - 111 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction:
Not applicable. There are no public housing developments or units in the City of Palmdale. The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) inspects Housing Choice Voucher units to ensure they are up to standard and suitable for occupancy.
Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low- and moderate-income families residing in public housing:
LACDA’s primary goal is to fulfill the immediate needs of public housing residents: living in safe, decent and sanitary housing; and achieving self-sufficiency. LACDA meets these needs by providing the following services to its residents year-round:
Educational Partnerships, which builds and coordinates productive partnerships with educational institutions. The program supports the residents in a variety of ways including English as a Second Language instruction, homework assistance, arts and crafts activities, and more.
Students are able to receive real-life experiences in a variety of fields including after-school education, social services, criminal justice, the arts, human resources, information technology, and various fields of research.
Resident Services Programs provide supportive services to youth, families, seniors, and residents with disabilities within the public housing communities including youth development, education and literacy, resident empowerment, senior services, and workforce development.
Family Learning Centers address the need for education, literacy, and after-school programming in public housing. The centers, located at several large public housing developments provide after-school programs, adult education, training, technology, and other classes.
Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program grants from HUD have allowed the LACDA to offer several programs, including the ROSS Family Grant, ROSS Family Self Sufficiency, and the ROSS Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Grants.
The Community Policing Program (CPP) provides onsite Community Policing Teams throughout the County of Los Angeles. The CPP ensures that LACDA’s housing developments are safe for our residents. A fulltime Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Sergeant, 4 Deputies, and a part-time Operations Assistant implement the community policing program at all LACDA sites, along with two fulltime Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) officers.
The Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) Program provides prevention and intervention services for at-risk youth and their families at 4 housing sites. The JJCPA program provides prevention and intervention services for youth at the four (4) large housing sites: Carmelitos, Nueva Maravilla, Harbor Hills, and South Scattered Sites. These housing developments hold
CITY OF PALMDALE - 112 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
summer programs and back-to-school events such as camping, other outdoor adventures, and a summer reading program. JJCPA non-profit partners also provide gang intervention, parenting, substance abuse prevention, and gender-specific services.
Discussion:
LACDA is well-positioned to maintain and expand the supply of affordable housing units in the City of Palmdale and throughout Los Angeles County through its partnerships with the State of California, the City of Palmdale and other cities throughout the County.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 113 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
MA-30 HOMELESS FACILITIES AND SERVICES – 91.210(C)
Introduction
The 2019 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count identified 58,936 homeless people in Los Angeles County. Although, this was a 12 percent increase from the prior year count of 52,765 homeless persons, since 2017, Los Angeles County’s system of homeless services resulted in twice the number of people moving from homelessness into housing and tripled homeless prevention, outreach, and engagement services.
During 2018-2019, the Los Angeles County’s Continuum of Care (CoC), known as Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), assisted 21,631 people move into permanent housing.
Ninety-two percent of those permanently placed stayed housed through the end of 2018 and did not return to homelessness. Compared to 2015, services provided by LAHSA resulted in twice as many people placed into permanent homes, prevented three times as many people from falling into homelessness (5,643), and provided outreach to three times as many people (34,110). In the past year, 75,796 people were helped through programs and services of Los Angeles County’s homeless services system. Conversely, 23 percent (approximately 9,200 persons) of unsheltered persons experienced homelessness for the first time. Most (53 percent) reported economic hardship as the cause.
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) 6,209 4,341 1,273 5,343 0
Households with Only
Adults 5,845 13 2,123 14,876 0
Chronically Homeless
Households 0 0 0 6,665 0
Veterans 175 0 472 6,071 0
Unaccompanied Youth 39 0 0 0 0
Youth* 344 0 714 242 0
Table 45 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households Data Source Comments: Source: 2019 Housing Inventory Count_ LA CoC Totals (Countywide)_LAHSA *Includes transition age youth (ages 18-24)
CITY OF PALMDALE - 114 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons
In California, the primary programs for assisting families in poverty are CalWORKs, CalFresh, and Medi-Cal. These programs provide clients with employment assistance, discounted food, medical care, childcare, and cash payments to meet basic needs such as housing, health care and transportation. A short description of each is provided below.
CalWORKs
The California Work Opportunities for Kids (CalWORKs) program is a public assistance program that provides cash aid and services to eligible families that have a child or children in the home.
Through this program, eligible families receive immediate short-term help with housing, food, utilities, clothing or medical care. Childcare is also available through this program.
CalFresh Program
CalFresh, known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, provides monthly food benefits to low-income individuals and families. CalFresh benefits encourage families to purchase more nutritious food, including fruit, vegetables and other healthy foods.
The amount of benefits a household receives is dependent on a household size’s countable income, and monthly expenses, such as housing and utilities. The program issues monthly benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. Food may be purchased at any grocery store or farmers market that accepts EBT cards.
Medi-Cal
The California Medical Assistance Program (Medi-Cal or MediCal) serves low-income individuals, including families, seniors, persons with disabilities, children in foster care, pregnant women, and childless adults with incomes below 138% of federal poverty level. Benefits include ambulatory patient services, emergency services, hospitalization, maternity and newborn care, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, dental (Denti-Cal), vision, and long term care.
CDBG, HOME, and ESG Activities
Congress designed the CDBG, HOME and ESG programs to serve low-income people, some of which may meet the federal poverty definition, and at least 51 percent of whom are low- and moderate-income individuals and families. At least 70 percent of all CDBG funds must be used for activities that are considered under program rules to benefit low- to moderate-income persons. Additionally, every CDBG activity must meet one of three national objectives: 1) benefits low- and moderate-income persons (at least 51 percent of the beneficiaries must be low- to
CITY OF PALMDALE - 115 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
moderate-income; 2) addresses slums or blight, or 3) meets a particularly urgent community development need.
Under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), households must earn no more than 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI), adjusted for household size, to be eligible for assistance. Furthermore, 90 percent of a HOME Participating Jurisdiction’s (PJ’s) annual HOME allocation that is invested in affordable rental housing must go to assist households earning no more than 60 percent of AMI.
The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program provides homeless persons with basic shelter and essential supportive services. It can assist with the operational costs of the shelter facility, and for the administration of the grant. ESG also provides short-term homeless prevention assistance to persons at imminent risk of losing their own housing due to eviction, foreclosure, or utility shutoffs. The County’s ESG program is administered through its Continuum of Care provider Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), LAHSA provides leadership, advocacy, planning and management of program funding for a vast network of local, non-profit agencies with missions to help people leave homelessness permanently. This network of agencies are dedicated to providing as much assistance as possible, including a variety of support services that assist with health, mental health, and employment training and opportunities.
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.
The City of Palmdale has been one of over 100 community groups, cities and county leaders who continue to actively participate in the planning and implementation of these strategies to address homelessness. As part of the County strategy, the City of Palmdale participated in a process to create a city-specific plan to prevent and combat homelessness. In addition to participating in County-wide stakeholder meetings and as a member of the Continuum of Care (CoC), the City of Palmdale participates in a regional approach to address homelessness within the Antelope Valley Service Planning Area No. 1 (SPA 1). SPA 1 covers approximately 2,500 square miles of desert and forest, from the Kern County line on the north, to the San Bernardino County line on the east, the Ventura County line on the west and the Angeles Forest on the south. For many Los Angeles County residents, the first entry into the CoC is through the County’s Coordinated Entry System (CES). The CES facilitates the coordination and management of resources and services through a crisis response system. CES efficiently and effectively connects people to interventions that aim to rapidly resolve housing crises. In SPA 1, Valley Oasis is the point of entry for individuals
CITY OF PALMDALE - 116 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
and families seeking emergency housing and supportive services directed to getting people off the streets and into a safe environment.
Other components of the CoC include bridge housing, designed as short-term housing for up to two years, where persons move into a more stabilized housing arrangement than an emergency shelter. The final component of the CoC is permanent housing, both with and without supportive services. The ultimate goal of the CoC system is to move people toward housing alternatives where they are able to reside permanently in safe and sanitary housing.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 117 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
MA-35 SPECIAL NEEDS FACILITIES AND SERVICES – 91.210(D) Introduction
Special needs populations consist of persons who are not homeless but due to various reasons are in need of services and supportive housing. Persons with special needs include, but are not limited to, the elderly, frail elderly, severe mentally ill, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and victims of domestic violence. The City of Palmdale will consider allocating CDBG public service funding to various programs that provide services to special needs populations, including but not limited to those serving the elderly, frail elderly, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, mentally disabled, persons with HIV/AIDS and victims of domestic violence.
HUD defines elderly as a person who is 62 years of age or older. A frail elderly person is an elderly person who is unable to perform at least three activities of daily living including eating, bathing, or home management activities. Generally, elderly persons have lower incomes than the population at large. Based on 2011-2015 CHAS data, of the 10,683 households containing at least one elderly person, 58 percent (6,238) households earn less than 80 percent of the Area Median Income in Palmdale.
HUD defines a disabled person as having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities. The obstacle to independent living for these adults is not only their disability, but also the lack of financial resources. Additionally, persons with disabilities have high dependency on supportive services and may require accessibility modifications to accommodate their unique conditions. Based on ACS data, of the total Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population age 16 and over (112,5747), 15,365 persons have a disability. Of these persons, 19.1 percent are employed and 75.6 percent are unemployed.
Drug abuse or substance abuse is defined as the use of chemical substances that lead to an increased risk of problems and an inability to control the use of the substance. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 70,237 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2017 and that of those deaths, 47,600 involved opioids. According to the CDC, the national ‘opioid epidemic’ began in the 1990s with increased prescribing of opioids such as Methadone, Oxycodone, and Hydrocodone. Beginning in 2010, CDC reported rapid increases in overdose deaths involving heroin. The third wave began in 2013 with increases in overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids such as the illicitly manufactured fentanyl, often found in combination with heroin, counterfeit pills, and cocaine. Although California was among 10 states with the lowest drug overdose mortality in each year from 2014-2017, the proliferation of fentanyl is a significant and relatively new issue requiring increased public awareness and services.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 118 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) is a virus that weakens one’s immune system by destroying important cells that fight diseases and infection. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the final stage of the HIV infection. According to the 2017 Annual HIV Surveillance Report for Los Angeles County, there were 51,438 persons living with HIV countywide, with 843 people in the Antelope Valley living with HIV at the end of 2017.
Domestic Violence includes, but is not limited to, felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse of the victim or by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse. In 2018, the Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department responded to a total of 951 calls related to domestic violence, up from 886 calls in 2013. Of these calls in 2018, 97 of these domestic incidents did not involve a weapon. However, 854 calls involved a weapon of which 12 involved a firearm, 21 involved a knife or cutting instrument, 125 involved other dangerous weapons and 696 involved personal weapons such as feet or hands.
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 To determine the level of need and types of services needed by special needs populations, including elderly, frail elderly, severe mentally ill, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and victims of domestic violence, the City conducted surveys, consulted with local service providers and reviewed ACS data. Supportive services required for special needs populations include case management, medical or psychological counseling and supervision, childcare, transportation and job training provided for the purpose of facilitating a person’s stability and independence.
In housing, accessibility modifications to accommodate persons with mobility disabilities, elderly persons and frail elderly persons may include, but are not limited to, wider doorways, no step thresholds, installation of ramps, grab bars, lowered countertops and accessible hardware. The needs of residents with sensory disabilities are different from those with mobility disabilities.
Individuals with hearing disabilities require visual adaptations for such items as the telephone ringer, the doorbell and smoke alarms. Residents who are blind may require tactile marking of changes in floor level and stair edges and braille markings on appliances and controls. People with low vision may require large print markings and displays, contrasting colors to distinguish changes in level or transition from one area to another, proper lighting, and reduced glare from lighting and windows.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 119 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
For persons with special needs, the high cost of living in Los Angeles County makes it very difficult for to maintain a stable residence. Often these segments of the population rely on support services from various non-profit organizations to avoid becoming homeless or institutionalized.
Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing Persons with special needs, such as the elderly and those with disabilities, must also have access to housing in the community. Community care facilities provide a supportive housing environment to persons with special needs in a group setting. According to the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division, there are 345 community care beds in Palmdale, with the majority serving adults and elderly persons.
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. 91.315(e)
See below.
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)) During the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan period, the Strategic Plan calls for the City to use CDBG funds to provide public services including services for homeless residents and residents at-risk of homelessness. Public services is generally inclusive of residents with special needs including, but not limited to those concerned with disabilities, domestic violence, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 120 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
MA-40 BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING – 91.210(E)
Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment
A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or nongovernmental condition that constrains the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing, such as land use controls, property taxes, state prevailing wage requirements, environmental protection, cost of land and availability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in the sense that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful.
Based on information gathered during community meetings, the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey, the 2013-2021 Housing Element and market analysis, the primary barriers to affordable housing in Palmdale are housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources necessary to develop and sustain affordable housing. The two barriers are related in the sense that demand for affordable housing exceeds the supply and insufficient resources are available to increase the supply of affordable housing to meet demand.
For low- and moderate-income households, finding and maintaining decent affordable housing is difficult due to the high cost of housing in Palmdale and throughout Southern California in general. Based on evaluation of 2011-2015 ACS and CHAS data, there is a high need for housing units affordable for households earning less than 50 percent of AMI. Of the 25,195 households earning 0-80 percent of AMI in the City, 17,537 are cost burdened households—meaning households paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing. Additionally, 9,639 of the cost burdened households are considered severely cost burdened households—meaning that they pay more than 50 percent of their income for housing. Of the 9,639 severely cost burdened households, 5,789 are renters. Of those severely cost burdened renter households, 5,655 households earn less than 50 percent of AMI and are considered the most at risk of becoming homeless. Consistent with available data, responses to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey indicate a high need for additional affordable housing in Palmdale.
In the last decade, the elimination of local Redevelopment Agencies by the State of California resulted in the loss of a crucial resource for the development and preservation of affordable housing. This was the most significant public policy change impacting affordable housing and residential investment. While there are mechanisms whereby certain affordable housing assets tied to the former Redevelopment Agencies may be utilized today, these resources are finite and scarce.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 121 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
MA-45 NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSETS –
91.215 (F)
Introduction
The City places a high priority on non-housing community development needs including those associated with public facilities improvements (ADA improvements) and infrastructure improvements. During the implementation of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, the City will use CDBG funds to address these needs and provide a suitable living environment for low- and moderate-income people by installing accessibility features to ensure that public buildings and sidewalks are accessible to all persons. Barriers to accessibility were identified at various public facilities and sidewalks including but not limited to, building entrances that are not wheelchair accessible, service counters that are not wheelchair accessible, lack of ADA compliant door hardware, restrooms lacking wheelchair accessible lavatories, fixtures and ADA compliant water closets, ramps and steps lacking ADA compliant handrails, drinking fountains that are not wheelchair accessible and non-ADA compliant signage. The assessment also revealed the need for the installation of infrastructure in support of affordable housing. Where possible and consistent with the City’s initiatives for public art and CDBG regulations at 24 CFR 570.201(c), such installations shall be incorporated into eligible public facilities and improvements projects that meet a CDBG National Objective.
As a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and in an effort to support the local economy, the City also places a high priority on economic development programs including assistance to small businesses and microenterprise businesses, job training, and development of infrastructure and other assistance models that support job creation and retention in Palmdale.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 122 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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 707 37 2 0 -1 Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 6,187 4,243 13 16 3 Construction 2,682 550 6 2 -4
Education and Health Care Services 9,144 5,434 19 21 1
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 2,272 820 5 3 -2
Information 1,583 481 3 2 -2
Manufacturing 5,976 5,776 13 22 10
Other Services 1,694 562 4 2 -1
Professional, Scientific, Management
Services 2,984 1,011 6 4 -2
Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0
Retail Trade 6,501 5,819 14 22 9
Transportation and Warehousing 1,843 443 4 2 -2
Wholesale Trade 1,973 227 4 1 -3
Total 43,546 25,403 100% -- --
Table 46 - Business Activity
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS (Workers), 2015 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (Jobs)
CITY OF PALMDALE - 123 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 66,336
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 57,320
Unemployment Rate 13.62
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 24.20
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 7.99
Table 47 - Labor Force
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Occupations by Sector Number of People
Management, business and financial 10,000
Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 2,275
Service 6,795
Sales and office 14,490
Construction, extraction, maintenance and repair 7,095
Production, transportation and material moving 4,600
Table 48 – Occupations by Sector
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Travel Time
Travel Time Number Percentage
< 30 Minutes 25,925 48%
30-59 Minutes 10,550 20%
60 or More Minutes 16,995 32%
Total 53,470 100%
Table 49 - Travel Time
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
CITY OF PALMDALE - 124 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Education:
Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older) Educational Attainment In Labor Force Not in Labor
Force Civilian Employed Unemployed
Less than high school graduate 10,540 1,873 6,785
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 12,540 1,595 6,080
Some college or Associate's degree 17,140 1,843 7,465
Bachelor's degree or higher 8,375 858 2,030
Table 50 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Educational Attainment by Age
Age
18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade 230 1,095 2,410 5,340 2,875
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4,020 3,360 3,220 3,768 1,015 High school graduate, GED, or
alternative 5,318 5,380 5,634 9,205 2,945
Some college, no degree 6,760 5,975 5,129 9,775 2,670
Associate's degree 675 1,508 1,179 2,890 725
Bachelor's degree 534 1,930 1,605 4,190 1,290
Graduate or professional degree 0 650 1,050 1,860 688
Table 51 - Educational Attainment by Age
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
CITY OF PALMDALE - 125 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate 22,398
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 86,096
Some college or Associate's degree 93,801
Bachelor's degree 147,750
Graduate or professional degree 179,119
Table 52 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction?
Palmdale is home to a variety of companies and industries. According to 2015 Longitudinal Employer Household Dynamics (LEHD) data shown in Table 48, the major employment sectors in the City of Palmdale included sales and office, management, business, and financial, construction, extraction, maintenance and repair, and service.
Palmdale is known as a hub for the aerospace and defense industries in Southern California.
According to the City of Palmdale Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2019, the four of the top five employers in the area included Edwards Air Force Base (11,149 employees), China Lake NWC (9,906 employees), Northrop Grumman (4,200 employees), and Lockheed Martin (3,700 employees). Other top employers include the County of Los Angeles (4,211 employees), Antelope Valley Hospital Medical Center (2,425 employees), Antelope Valley Union High School District (2,500 employees), Walmart (1,922 employees) and all of the stores at the Antelope Valley Mall (1,800 employees combined).
Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:
Referring to itself as the “aerospace capital of the United States”, the business community in Palmdale relies on a highly educated workforce. A diverse group of leading employers in aerospace industry, aftermarket automotive, healthcare, professional services, transportation, education, research, manufacturing and retail in Palmdale benefit from the generally low cost of doing business in Palmdale as a result of access to cost-effective transportation and Palmdale Federal Foreign Trade Zone which grants special tax breaks for companies that have relocated to Palmdale.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 126 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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.
According to ACS data in Table 49, over 52 percent of Palmdale residents have a commute time to work of more than 30 minutes, with 32 percent having a commute time to work of more than one hour. This is attributed in-part to a significant portion of the workforce that is commuting outside of the Antelope Valley to Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Ventura for employment.
Two major transportation plans have the potential to re-shape the ways people commute to destinations outside the Antelope Valley for work and may also bring new businesses and jobs to Palmdale and the region. These include High Speed Rail and the High Desert Corridor.
High Speed Rail
According to the City of Palmdale website, planning for the arrival of high-speed rail in Palmdale began over 20 years ago and continues in anticipation of its arrival. Regional plans include connecting the Brightline/Virgin Trains USA High Speed Rail to the California High Speed Rail system in Palmdale via the High Desert Corridor route from Victorville, with the line terminating in Las Vegas. As a result, Palmdale residents will be able to travel to Las Vegas, and potentially beyond, via the Xpress West High Speed Train system in the future. The route from Las Vegas to Victorville is tentatively scheduled to be completed by late 2022 and to Palmdale by 2025.
However, the California system has encountered significant delays. This system is to stretch from San Francisco, Oakland and Sacramento in the north—with service to the Central Valley—and then to Palmdale and Los Angeles, and eventually San Diego in the south. However, as of early 2020 according to news reports in the L.A. Times and San Francisco Chronicle, the only construction activity on this project was concentrated in five counties: Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Kern. The future of the project has uncertainties—Governor Newsom postponed further development until cost overruns, delays, and financing could be addressed. If built, the system has the potential to compete directly with air travel, boasting travel speeds of up to 220 miles per hour and making a run from San Francisco to Los Angeles in approximately 2.5 hours.
High Desert Corridor
The High Desert Corridor (HDC) project proposes the construction of a new, approximately 63- mile, east-west freeway/expressway linking State Route 14 with SR-18 to create an east/west freeway between Palmdale and Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County. This new freeway/expressway connection would link some of the fastest residential, commercial and
CITY OF PALMDALE - 127 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
industrial growth areas in Southern California to increase commerce, accommodate residential growth and promote safe, efficient travel.
How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?
According to Table 47, there are 66,336 Palmdale residents in the civilian labor force, including 48,595 employed and 6,169 unemployed. Palmdale’s workforce includes 14,135 people with a high school diploma or equivalent (25 percent), 18,983 with some college (34 percent) and 9,233 (16 percent) with a bachelor’s degree or higher level of educational attainment. The skills and education of the current workforce in Palmdale correspond to the employment opportunities in the City. Although there are a variety of job opportunities available in the City, 52 percent of the workforce commutes more than 30 minutes to work each day according to Table 49.
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 partners with the South Valley WorkSource Center who helps employers and job seekers to find the resources they need to match the right people to the right positions (businesses seeking workers). The Center offers prescreening services designed to match job candidate skills with a prospective employer’s unique needs. The Center also offers assessments, workshops, training, job clubs, job availability, job fairs, and referral assistance.
Being part of the City’s Federal Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) offers international traders, importers and exporters outstanding opportunities to take advantage of special customs privileges. The City of Palmdale Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) consists of ten distinct sites encompassing 1,315 acres of FTZ-designated space and 50 buildings totaling nearly 1.5 million square feet of industrial space.
The Palmdale FTZ allows qualifying companies to save money by deferring, reducing or eliminating duty taxes and by streamlining U.S. Customs clearances, giving the City a competitive edge in the global marketplace.
Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)?
No
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 of Palmdale does not participate in a CEDS.
Discussion
CITY OF PALMDALE - 128 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Palmdale’s location in central Los Angeles County separated from Los Angeles County by the San Gabriel Mountains, having the Palmdale Federal Foreign Trade Zone makes it a highly desirable location for a wide variety of businesses. Palmdale’s location, infrastructure, and highly skilled workforce make it an ideal place for small and large companies to call home.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 129 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
MA-50 NEEDS AND MARKET ANALYSIS DISCUSSION
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") Based on a review of CPD Maps, there are no specific areas of the City where multiple housing problems are concentrated. For this analysis, a concentration is defined as more than 75 percent of residents having a housing problem. All Census Tracts in the City experience cost burden to some extent, with between 20 and 70 percent of all households paying more than 30 percent of their monthly income for housing costs. Evaluation of maps showing housing overcrowding and substandard housing did not reveal discernable concentrations, although overcrowding is more prevalent for extremely-low-income households within the low- and moderate income areas.
Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low- income families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") According to Figure 19, Hispanic households comprise at least 70 percent of the population in eight Census Tracts throughout the City, with these concentrations seen in the northern portion of the City and in the southeastern Census Tracts. For the purpose of this analysis, a concentration is defined as more than 75 percent of residents being from a particular race or ethnicity.
What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? In most cases, residents in these areas experience high levels of housing problems due to unaffordability of housing units. Due to high costs of rent in comparison to median income, the maps revealed that the central region of the City experiences higher percentages of overcrowding as defined has having between 1.01 occupants per room and 1.50 occupants per room. This may be due in part to multiple families combining incomes in effort to meet the affordability of the housing stock. The housing stock is a mix of owner-occupied single-unit detached dwellings and renter-occupied dwellings with a majority (80 percent) comprised of single-unit detached units comprised of approximately 93 percent owner-occupied units having three or more bedrooms and 54 percent of renter-occupied units having three or more bedrooms.
Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? - Palmdale City Library
- Poncitlan Square
- Anaverde Park (AVP)
- South Valley WorkSource Center
- Arnie Quinones Park (AQP)
- Best of the West Softball Complex (BWSC)
CITY OF PALMDALE - 130 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
- Chimbole Cultural Center (CCC)
- Melville J. Courson Park (CP)
- Desert Sands Park (DSP)
- Domenic Massari Park (DMP)
- DryTown Water Park (DT)
- Foothill Park (FP)
- Joshua Hills Park (JHP)
- Joe Davies Heritage Airpark
- Legacy Commons (LC)
- Legacy Park
- Manzanita Heights Park (MP)
- Marie Kerr Park (MKP)
- Marie Kerr Park Recreation Center (MKPRC)
- William J. McAdam Park (MP)
- Palmdale Amphitheater
- Palmdale Oasis Park (POP)
- Palmdale Oasis Park Recreation Center (POPRC)
- Palmdale Playhouse (PPH)
- Pelona Vista Park (PVP)
- Sam Yellen Park and Dog Park
- Barrel Springs Trail & Equestrian Arena
The Legacy Commons Senior Center serves as a resource to help direct seniors to valuable outside resources and programs and also offers high-quality programming to enrich the lives of seniors, including educational classes, exercise programs, art education, health promotion, transportation, counseling, and support functions.
Parks and recreational facilities serve an important role in a community. They provide opportunities for resident interaction, and improve the overall aesthetic of a neighborhood.
During the implementation of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, CDBG funds may be used to provide for the rehabilitation of facilities or buildings used by residents for recreation, including but not limited to ADA improvements or the rehabilitation / reconstruction of facilities currently not in use. There are 16 parks in Palmdale that include 10 softball fields, 11 baseball fields, 24 soccer fields, five volleyball courts, five swimming pools, eight basketball courts, several park playground areas, and two roller hockey rinks.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 131 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? See discussion above.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 132 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
MA-60 BROADBAND NEEDS OF HOUSING OCCUPIED BY LOW-
AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods.
Palmdale residents have several options for broadband internet service. For broadband download speeds of 25 megabytes per second (mbps) or more, at least two fixed residential broadband providers service 100 percent of residents within the City limits. For download speeds of 100 mbps, two internet service providers service 100 percent of residents. According to broadbandnow.com, the average download speed in Palmdale is 72.31 mbps, based on speed tests conducted over the last 12 months.
Figure 27: Broadband Access
Of those who participated in the Resident Survey for this Consolidated Plan, 81.7 percent of respondents indicated that they had access to broadband internet.
Palmdale complies with HUD’s Narrowing the Digital Divide Through Installation of Broadband Infrastructure in HUD-Funded New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation of Multifamily Rental Housing (81 FR 92626) rule that became effective January 19, 2017. Through this rule, all new HUD-funded multi-family construction or substantial rehabilitation has included broadband
CITY OF PALMDALE - 133 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
infrastructure including cables, fiber optics, wiring and wireless connectivity to ensure that each unit has the infrastructure to achieve at least 25 mbps download and 3 mbps upload speeds.
Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet service provider serve the jurisdiction.
According to the FCC, 95 percent of Palmdale households have access to at least one wired internet provider at their address. Throughout the City, residents are serviced by multiple internet service providers who offer high speed internet. The three primary service providers in Palmdale include AT&T, Earthlink, and Spectrum with each covering more than 90 percent of City residents. Additional providers with service in some zip codes include Antlecom. ViaSat Internet and HughesNet are satellite-based services covering 100 percent of Palmdale, albeit at generally lower speeds than most of the other residential providers.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 134 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
MA-65 HAZARD MITIGATION
Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.
Climate change has increased the prevalence and severity of natural hazard risks including drought, flash floods/storms, and extreme heat events in Palmdale. Intense dry seasons and wind conditions during the fall months have contributed to wildfires, and the area is prone to flash floods in during severe storm events.
The City of Palmdale General Plan Safety Element outlines several policies designed to ensure compatible development in areas within or adjacent to natural high fire risk areas, known as the wild-urban interface or “WUI”. These include ensuring that structural setbacks from fire-prone vegetation for buildings near the National Forest are maintained in accordance with the standards and regulations established by the National Forest Service, encouraging dual access to properties in mountainous and high fire risk areas on approved all-weather surface roadways, providing fire-resistant landscaped buffer zones between high risk fire hazard areas and urban development, restricting access from development into the open space areas during periods of high fire risk, requiring that all new development proposals near designated wildfire hazard zones identify evacuation/emergency routes, coordinating fire prevention and protection service needs and facility planning with the Los Angeles County Fire District, consulting the Fire District on new development proposals and ensuring appropriate standards of development, and ensuring that all new development is served by a water system that meets fire flow requirements.
To minimize hazards associated with flood plains in the area, the City of Palmdale Safety Element calls for new development not to be exposed to flood hazards or to contribute to an existing flood hazard, requires that building foundations be elevated above the 100-year flood elevation, that grading of floodways is conducted in a manner that allows for groundwater recharge and protection of projects from flooding, requires that primary and secondary access and egress routes for all new development should be "dry" access located outside of the 100-year flood plain, requires that grading and other methods of water diversion be used to retard water runoff, where appropriate, requires that storm water drainage is designed for peak flow conditions, ensures that new development complies with floodplain zoning and watershed management regulations, promotes open space and recreational uses in designated flood zones, unless mitigation of the hazard can allow other types of development, and supports implementation of the City’s Master Drainage Plan through the development review process and capital improvement program.
Describe the vulnerability of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income households to these risks.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 135 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Low- and moderate-income residents and special needs populations are especially vulnerable to the risks of climate-related hazards. The residences of low- and moderate-income households are more often in worse condition and thus are more susceptible to external weather conditions such as extreme heat or floods. Likewise, elderly residents are at a greater risk during extreme weather events such as extreme heat events.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 136 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Strategic Plan
SP-05 OVERVIEW
Strategic Plan Overview
The Strategic Plan is a guide for the City of Palmdale to establish its housing, community and economic development priorities, strategies and goals for the investment of CDBG and HOME funds from HUD over the next five years, beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2025. The priority needs and goals established in this Strategic Plan (Plan) are based on analysis of information including the results of the City’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan survey and housing and community development data elements required by HUD in the online Consolidated Plan system (the eCon Planning Suite) from the 2011-2015 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 obtained through consultation with local nonprofit agencies involved in the development of affordable housing and the delivery of public services to low- and moderate-income people, persons with special needs and those at risk of homelessness.
In consideration of community input and available data, the eight priority needs listed below are established as part of this Plan.
Increase the supply of affordable housing
Provide rental assistance to low-income households
Ensure equal access to housing opportunities
Prevent and eliminate homelessness
Provide public services for residents, including those with special needs Improve public facilities and infrastructure
Preserve the supply of affordable housing
Expand economic opportunity for low-income residents
Consistent with HUD’s national goals for the CDBG and HOME programs to provide decent housing opportunities, maintain a suitable living environment and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, the priority needs listed above will be addressed over the next five years through the implementation of CDBG and HOME funded activities aligned with the following six measurable Strategic Plan goals:
Affordable housing
Fair housing services
Public services including homelessness
CITY OF PALMDALE - 137 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Public facilities and infrastructure improvements
Economic Opportunity
Planning and Administration
Historically, the City of Palmdale has used the CDBG and HOME programs to support activities that meet one of the six goals or similar goals established in prior Consolidated Plans. Over the next five years, the City will continue to support the efforts of South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) to address and prevent homelessness using CDBG public service funds.
Additionally, other service providers and partners may be considered to receive funding to assist the City in meeting the goals of this Strategic Plan.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 138 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
SP-10 GEOGRAPHIC PRIORITIES – 91.215 (A)(1)
Geographic Priority Areas
Geographic Area Name
1 Low- and Moderate-Income Areas
2 Citywide
Table 53 - Geographic Priority Areas
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction
According to data from the 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates in HUD’s eCon Planning Suite for the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, the City's household median income is $52,392. Evaluation of low- and moderate-income summary data from a special tabulation provided by the Census Bureau to HUD based on the 2011-2015 ACS indicates that 63 percent of the City’s residents are members of low- and moderate-income families and that 49 of the City’s 68 census tract block groups are mostly comprised of residents earning less than 80 percent of AMI.
Review of maps generated through HUD's Community Planning and Development mapping system (CPD Maps) using the same 2011-2015 ACS data reveals that approximately 18 of the 39 Palmdale Census Tracts are comprised of households earning incomes that are at or below the median household income in Palmdale of $52,392. All of these Census Tracts are located east of Sierra Highway. The Census Tracts with the lowest household incomes include those along Palmdale Boulevard from Sierra Highway in the west to 40th Street East and from Avenue Q to the north to Avenue R to the south.
Based on evaluation of CPD Maps data, the central part of the City exhibits a greater level of need for affordable housing or services for low- and moderate-income residents; therefore, one geographic priority is being established within the Consolidated Plan and efforts for allocation priorities in this area will be made to address this need.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 139 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
SP-25 PRIORITY NEEDS - 91.215(A)(2)
Priority Needs
Table 54 – Priority Needs Summary
1 Priority Need Increase the supply of affordable housing Priority Level High
Population
Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Citywide
Goals Affordable Housing
Description Based on evaluation of 2011-2015 ACS and CHAS data, there is a high need for housing units affordable for low-income households. Of the 25,195 households earning 0-80 percent of AMI in the City, 17,537 are cost burdened households—meaning households paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing. Of the 17,537 cost burdened households, 9,699 are renters, with 5,675 earning 0-30 percent of AMI, 2,590 earning 30-50 percent of AMI, and 1,434 earning 50-80 percent of AMI.
Of the 17,537 cost-burdened households, 9,639 are severely cost burdened households—meaning that they pay more than 50 percent of their income for housing. Of these, 5,789 are severely cost burdened renters. Of the severely cost burdened renters, 4,770 earn 0-30 percent of AMI, 885 earn 30-50 percent of AMI, and 134 earn 50-80 percent of AMI.
Severely cost burdened renter households earning less than 80 percent of AMI are at-risk of homelessness, particularly those earning less than 50 or less than 30 percent of AMI.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Increasing the supply of housing units affordable for low-income households that are restricted for low-income households for a long term (generally 20-55 years or more) is rated as the highest priority need due to the number of severely cost burdened households in Palmdale.
Additionally, responses to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan survey support the development of additional affordable housing units in Palmdale.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 140 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
2 Priority Need Provide rental assistance to low-income households Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Geographic
Areas Citywide
Goals Affordable Housing
Description According to ACS and CHAS data in Section NA-10 of the Consolidated Plan, of the 17,537 cost-burdened households in Palmdale (households who pay more than 30 percent of their monthly gross income for housing costs), 9,699 are cost burdened renter households—meaning that they pay more than 30 percent of their income for rent and utilities. Broadly, renter households earning less than 80 percent of AMI that experience cost burden or severe cost burden are viewed as being at-risk.
Of those cost-burdened renters, 5,789 households are considered severely cost burdened renter households—meaning that they pay more than 50 percent of their income for rent and utilities. Of those severely cost- burdened renter households, 4,770 have incomes 0-30 percent of AMI, 885 have incomes 30-50 percent of AMI, and 134 have incomes 50-80 percent of AMI. Among this group, there are an estimated 500 elderly renters with incomes less than 30 percent of AMI. People (age 62+) have fixed incomes and are often unable to pursue employment. This group needs rental assistance so that they may afford the costs of daily living and healthcare.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
To specifically address housing needs of these most vulnerable populations, the City is placing a high priority on rental assistance and may, subject to funding availability, allocate HOME funding for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Projects in Action Plans during the 2020-2024 planning period.
Pursuant to HUD Regulations at 24 CFR 91.225(d), the City of Palmdale certifies as part of its Action Plan(s) from 2020-2024 that the use of HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 141 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
3 Priority Need Ensure equal access to housing opportunities Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Middle
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Frail Elderly
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Veterans
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Other: Members of protected classes
Geographic
Areas
Citywide
Goals Fair Housing Services
Description HUD mandates that all recipients of federal housing and community development assistance such as CDBG and HOME take actions to affirmatively further fair housing choice within their communities. The City of Palmdale will certify its compliance with HUD’s requirement to affirmatively further fair housing choice in each Annual Action Plan requesting an annual allocation of CDBG and HOME funds.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Affirmatively furthering fair housing choice by ensuring equal access to housing opportunities is a high priority for HUD and the City of Palmdale. In accordance with HUD requirements, this priority will be addressed using CDBG funds.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 142 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
4 Priority Need Prevent and eliminate homelessness
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
Veterans
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth
Geographic
Areas Citywide
Goals Public Services including Homelessness
Description According to the results of the most recent data available in May 2020 from The Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA) from the 2019 PIT Count, there were 58,936 men, women and children who were homeless in Los Angeles County on any given night. Overall, 2019 PIT Count illustrates a 12 percent increase in homelessness when compared to the prior year PIT Count. The Service Planning Area 1 PIT Count for the greater Antelope Valley area reported 3,293 people are homeless on any given night, including 2,122 unsheltered people, 1,171 sheltered people, and no unaccompanied minors. More specifically in the City of Palmdale, the 2019 PIT Count reported that 318 people are estimated to be homeless on any given night, including 46 people in emergency shelters, 112 people in recreational vehicles or campers, 81 people on the street, 39 people in makeshift shelters, 19 people in cars, 13 people in tents, and 8 people in vans.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
The City of Palmdale considers preventing and eliminating homelessness a high priority and will support CDBG public service activities that help prevent homelessness and that provide a structured path to stable housing for individuals and families who become homeless.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 143 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
5 Priority Need Provide public services for residents, including those with special needs Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Victims of Domestic Violence
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Geographic
Areas Citywide
Goals Public Services including Homelessness
Description Consultation with stakeholders, service providers, and Palmdale residents revealed a desire to see additional or improved community services focused on senior activities, youth activities, and childcare activities. Other needs identified included transportation services and services to address healthcare. Programs that address those needs may also incorporate public art as a focus of the activity to create a more suitable living environment.
Analysis of available data and consultation with organizations providing services for Palmdale residents with special needs revealed a high need for a range of additional services including, but not limited to, those addressing the needs of persons with disabilities, survivors of domestic violence, and substance abuse services.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Public services including special needs services are rated as a high priority need based on feedback received from residents and stakeholders in response to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan survey.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 144 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
6 Priority Need Improve public facilities and infrastructure Priority Level High
Population Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas Citywide
Goals Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements Description An assessment of City public facilities and infrastructure improvements revealed the continuing need for the installation of accessibility features to ensure that public buildings and sidewalks are accessible to all persons.
Barriers to accessibility were identified at various public facilities and sidewalks including but not limited to, building entrances that are not wheelchair accessible, service counters that are not wheelchair accessible, lack of ADA compliant door hardware, restrooms lacking wheelchair accessible lavatories, fixtures and ADA compliant water closets, ramps and steps lacking ADA compliant handrails, drinking fountains that are not wheelchair accessible and non-ADA compliant signage. The Needs Assessment of this Consolidated Plan also revealed the potential need for the installation of public infrastructure in support of affordable housing and a desire to incorporate public art into public facilities improvements projects where such projects otherwise meet a National Objective of the CDBG program.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Based on need, available resources, and feedback received from the 2020- 2024 Consolidated Plan survey, the improvement of public facilities and infrastructure is rated as a high priority need for CDBG funds.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 145 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
7 Priority Need Preserve the supply of affordable housing Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Geographic
Areas Citywide
Goals Affordable Housing Preservation
Description As the City's housing stock ages, a growing percentage of housing units may need rehabilitation to allow them to remain safe and habitable. The situation is of particular concern for low- and moderate-income homeowners who are generally not in a financial position to properly maintain their homes, as well as for rental property owners that provide low-cost affordable housing. Housing over 30 years of age needs some form of major rehabilitation, such as roof replacement, electrical work and plumbing systems. Housing over 15 years of age will generally exhibit deficiencies in terms of paint, weatherization, heating / air-conditioning systems, hot water heaters and finish plumbing fixtures. According to CHAS data showing the year that housing units were built categorized by owner and renter tenure:
3,867 or 15 percent of the 26,977 owner-occupied housing units in Palmdale were built 40 or more years ago (built prior to 1980) 15,945 or 59 percent of the 26,977 owner-occupied housing units in Palmdale were built between 30 and 40 years ago (built between 1980 and 1999)
4,695 or 30 percent of the 15,734 renter-occupied housing units in Palmdale were built 40 or more years ago (built prior to 1980) 8,565 or 54 percent of the 15,734 renter-occupied housing units in Palmdale were built between 30 and 40 years ago (built between 1980 and 1999)
According to CHAS data, 40 percent of Palmdale's low- and moderate- income owner-occupied households experience some form of housing problem. HUD defines housing problems as housing overcrowding, housing cost burden, or units that are lacking adequate kitchen or plumbing facilities.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 146 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Preservation of the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low- and moderate-income households is a cost-effective way to invest limited resources to retain existing housing units that are already affordable to low- and moderate-income households in the community. Addressing substandard housing conditions through housing preservation activities provide that all economic segments of the community have the means to ensure that their property meets local standards and that all Palmdale residents have the opportunity to live in decent housing. Housing preservation is rated as a high priority need based on the results of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan survey.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 147 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
8 Priority Need Expand economic opportunity for low-income residents and small business owners
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Geographic
Areas
Citywide
Associated
Goals
Economic Opportunity
Description The impact of COVID-19 has had an immediate and debilitating effect on small businesses throughout the City of Palmdale that were forced to temporarily close and/ or transition to remote business or takeout/ delivery services only. As a result, the vast majority of businesses have experienced a significant decline in revenue – limiting their ability to meet payroll as well as pay fixed operating costs such as rent, utilities, and insurance. As of March 30, 2020, an end date for the “Stay at Home” Executive Order has not yet been set. A survey conducted by Goldman Sachs found that more than 50 percent of small business owners stated that they could not continue operating their business for more than three months amid the current conditions caused by COVID-19. While Federal and State programs are under development to provide low-interest and forgivable loans to businesses, these programs may be burdensome for small and micro businesses and thus the City of Palmdale anticipates a gap in need may exist that must be addressed by the City.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Results from the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan survey of residents and stakeholders taken prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic revealed that approximately 70 percent of respondents supported startup business assistance and small business loans/grants as a high need. About half of all respondents indicated that job creation/retention and employment training were also high needs. Based on the survey results and the economic disruption caused by the stay-at-home orders issued by the State of California in the spring of 2020, the City is rating expansion of economic opportunity for low-income residents as a high priority need in the 2020- 2024 Consolidated Plan.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 148 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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 of Palmdale may use HOME funds to provide Tenant-Based Rental Assistance to low-income households, particularly those impacted by COVID-19.
TBRA for Non-
Homeless Special
Needs
The City of Palmdale will continue to use HOME funds to provide Tenant-Based Rental Assistance to extremely low-income seniors experiencing a housing cost burden or severe housing cost burden.
New Unit
Production
Based on land and development costs, it is more cost effective to subsidize the development of affordable multifamily rental units than to subsidize home purchase loans. In partnership with housing developers and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO), the City will use HOME funds to develop new affordable housing units for rental or for sale.
Rehabilitation The City may invest HOME funds in programs that rehabilitate owner or renter occupied housing as a cost-effective means of preserving the supply of affordable housing. Preservation of the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low- and moderate-income households is a cost-effective way to invest limited resources to retain existing housing units that are already affordable to low- and moderate-income households in the community. Addressing substandard housing conditions through housing preservation activities provide that all economic segments of the community have the means to ensure that their property meets local standards and that all Palmdale residents can live in decent housing.
Acquisition,
including
preservation
As the Needs Assessment and Market Analysis in this document have clearly shown, thousands of Palmdale households are cost burdened and likely eligible for newly acquired and rehabilitated affordable housing units if sufficient resources existed to develop an adequate supply to address the need. However, the City’s resources are only sufficient to leverage other larger sources such as low-income housing tax credits for major projects or to invest in smaller scale projects that create as many affordable units as possible. The cost of land, labor and materials affects the total development costs and the number of units that the City can support in any given year. Another critical issue that influences the use of funds to acquire properties for the creation or preservation of affordable units is the lack of a permanent source of take-out/capital financing. Major affordable housing projects are generally comprised of a number of financing sources, all dependent on each other to move forward and result in the completion of a project.
Table 55 – Influence of Market Conditions
CITY OF PALMDALE - 149 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
2SP-35 ANTICIPATED RESOURCES - 91.215(A)(4), 91.220(C)(1,2) Introduction
The Strategic Plan goals included in this Consolidated Plan are based on resources that are reasonably anticipated to be available to the City from federal, state, local and private sources from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025. The actual resources available to support activities during the implementation of this Consolidated Plan may vary significantly due to factors outside of the City’s control. For example, HUD formula grant allocations are subject to change each year based on a number of factors such as the amount of the national appropriation, changes in ACS population data applied to the CPD grant formulas, statutory changes to the CPD grant formulas, the addition or removal of entitlements receiving a particular CPD grant and the availability of reallocated funds. Additionally, state, local and private resources will vary significantly depending on economic conditions.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 150 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Anticipated Resources
Program Uses of Funds
Anticipated Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder of
Plan
Narrative
Description Annual
Allocation
Program
Income
Prior Year
Resources Total
CDBG
Acquisition
Admin and Planning
Economic Development
Housing
Public Improvements
Public Services
1,589,640 0 0 1,589,640 6,359,289
Based on level
funding in
subsequent
years.
HOME
Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance
Acquisition
Homeowner rehab
Multifamily rental rehab
Multifamily rental new
construction
New construction for
ownership
586,296 0 238,337 824,633 2,345,628
Based on level
funding in
subsequent
years.
Table 56 - Anticipated Resources
CITY OF PALMDALE - 151 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
To address housing and community development needs in Palmdale, the City will leverage its CDBG and HOME entitlement grants with a variety of funding resources in order to maximize the effectiveness of available funds. The City and its development partners will continue to seek new opportunities to leverage federal funds, such as the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program and other State of California resources made available as a result of recent State laws that took effect in 2019 and 2020.
Federal Resources
Continuum of Care (CoC) Program
HUD Veterans Affairs supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)
Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202)
Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
Youthbuild
Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
State Resources
State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods Program (BEGIN) CalHome Program
Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
Housing Related Parks Grant
CalHFA Single and Multi-Family Program
Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) Funding
Local Resources
Los Angeles County CoC
Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA)
Southern California Home Financing Authority (SCHFA)
Private Resources
Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Community Reinvestment Act Programs
CITY OF PALMDALE - 152 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
United Way Funding
Private Contributions
Matching Requirements
HOME
HUD requires HOME recipients (PJs) to match 25 percent of their HOME annual allocation. In accordance with 24 CFR 92.222, PJs satisfying the distress criteria established by the HOME Program regulations are provided a match reduction. The match reductions are granted due to fiscal distress, severe fiscal distress, and Presidential disaster declarations. For those PJs with both fiscal distress and Presidential disaster match reductions, the PJ may take the higher match reduction for the current fiscal year.
When a local jurisdiction meets one of the distress criteria, it is determined to be in fiscal distress and receives a 50 percent reduction of match. If a local jurisdiction satisfies both of the distress criteria, it is determined to be in severe fiscal distress and receives a 100 percent reduction of match. The City of Palmdale has received a 100 percent match reduction from HUD, and therefore, is required to match 0 percent of HOME Funds using non-federal funds.
The City of Palmdale leverages HOME funds with other local and private non-federal resources even though it has received a 100 percent match reduction from the 25 percent matching requirement. Any funds that are used in a HOME activity in excess of the required match will be documented by the City and reported to HUD as part of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) each year.
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan In 2011, the elimination of local Redevelopment Agencies by the State of California resulted in the loss of a crucial resource for the development and preservation of affordable housing. This negatively impacted affordable housing and residential investment. While there are mechanisms whereby certain affordable housing assets tied to the former Redevelopment Agencies may be utilized today, the available resources for affordable housing are scarce.
Land or property necessary to address the needs identified in the Consolidated Plan would need to be acquired using HUD grant funds or other resources.
Discussion
Assuming continued level funding of the CDBG and HOME programs, the City expects to spend several million dollars of CDBG and HOME funds on projects that provide affordable housing to low-income residents between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2025. It is anticipated that
CITY OF PALMDALE - 153 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
approximately $2 million of this will be spent on affordable housing development and preservation. Based on prior project experience, we anticipate that these funds will leverage other public and private funding, including but not limited to:
Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
Project-based Section 8 certificates
Project financing at favorable interest rates from local lenders Private contributions to local CHDOs
Private market real estate investments
Market rate housing that subsidizes affordable units on the same development site Assuming continued level funding of the CDBG program, the City expects to spend approximately $3.3 million of CDBG funds on public facilities and infrastructure improvement activities that promote a suitable living environment between July 2020 and June 2025. Anticipated projects include:
Public Facilities Improvements (including ADA)
Infrastructure Improvements (affordable housing)
Section 108 Debt Service for prior Public Facilities Improvements
CITY OF PALMDALE - 154 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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 Palmdale Government
Economic Development
Homelessness
Ownership
Planning
Rental
Neighborhood Improvements
Public Facilities
Public Services
Jurisdiction
Table 57 - Institutional Delivery Structure
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System The institutional delivery system in Palmdale addresses each of the Strategic Plan goals included in the Consolidated Plan. In some areas, there are multiple City Departments that possess the ability to use CDBG and HOME funds to deliver a full range of services to residents. Affordable Housing activities are funded and undertaken by the Department of Neighborhood Services, using a variety of funding sources and partnering with experienced affordable housing developers to maximize the number of affordable units that may be built or otherwise assisted.
The Department of Neighborhood Services operates the South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) program that facilitates access to healthy food and basic necessities of life by forming partnerships with the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank to bring thousands of pounds of food directly to Palmdale and neighboring communities to ensure that emergency food and daily food needs are met.
Any gaps in the institutional delivery system occur in areas that were not rated as high priority needs for Palmdale, and consequentially, are not part of the Strategic Plan. The City is addressing previous gaps in its institutional structure to deliver economic development activities to low- and moderate-income residents and business owners by mobilizing the Department of Community and Economic Development and funding economic opportunity programs with CDBG funds that will be implemented by the Economic Development Division in partnership with local organizations including the Chamber. These innovative new programs are designed to promote economic opportunity through financial assistance, capacity building, and advisory services as residents and businesses address the economic disruption caused by COVID-19 in 2020.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 155 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services
Type of Service Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X
Legal Assistance X
Mortgage Assistance
Rental Assistance X X
Utilities Assistance X X
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X
Mobile Clinics X
Other Street Outreach Services X X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X
Child Care X
Education X
Employment and Employment
Training X
Healthcare X
HIV/AIDS
Life Skills X
Mental Health Counseling X
Transportation X
Table 58 - 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 of Palmdale’s CDBG public service cap funds will be focused on the provision of services to address the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals, families with children, veterans and their families, and individuals and families in poverty through a comprehensive set of safety net services offered through SAVES.
Often, the primary obstacle to delivering services to homeless populations is the homeless individual’s willingness to seek assistance and housing. To address this problem through direct outreach and engagement with linkages to available resources in the City and the region, the City of Palmdale will use 15 percent of its CDBG grant each year to support SAVES and other services
CITY OF PALMDALE - 156 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
deemed necessary by the City Council. The City is optimistic that this investment in SAVES and other services will significantly reduce the number of homeless occupying areas not meant for human habitation such as parks, alleys, canyons, commercial and industrial areas.
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
Palmdale has a long track record of successful partnerships among public and private sector entities. The delivery system for the HUD grant programs is no exception. Communication and cooperation between the City of Palmdale Department of Neighborhood Services and the City Departments and third-party agencies and organizations that administer activities is strong. City staff continues to work closely with the other organizations to improve regulatory compliance, monitoring, cooperation and partnerships among agencies and technical capacity of organizations involved in project delivery.
The single most significant gap in the service delivery system remains the lack of available funding to support local programs in Palmdale that address affordable housing, services for low-income residents, homeless, and special needs populations. In Palmdale, this funding is limited to 15 percent of the annual allocation of CDBG funds. The City is not a direct recipient of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. Most of the HUD funding to address homelessness is available through the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). State funding is not guaranteed and in times of fiscal crisis, has been or is expected to be severely reduced. Private sources have been reduced as foundation endowments and corporations find ways to address needs in an uncertain economy. Finally, as the City’s HUD grants do not fully address the level of need for housing and community development activities in the City, it has been difficult to accommodate increasing levels of need in the community and increases in the cost of providing services to homeless and special needs populations.
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
To address the lack of resources necessary to support local programs in Palmdale for special needs populations and persons experiencing homelessness, the City’s Departments continue to facilitate strategic regional partnerships in L.A. County to bring resources into the Antelope Valley. The City’s partnership between SAVES and the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank, forged during the previous planning cycle, is an example of the level of determination the City has to provide essential services to its residents. The Department of Neighborhood Services continues to search for alternate funding sources.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 157 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
SP-45 GOALS SUMMARY – 91.215(A)(4)
2020-2024 Strategic Plan Goals
Goal Name Time Period Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Goal 1
Affordable
Housing
2020 - 2024 Affordable
Housing Citywide
Provide rental assistance to
low-income households
Increase the supply of
affordable housing
Preserve the supply of
affordable housing
CDBG: $850,410
HOME: $2,789,370
80 Households
Assisted with
Rental Assistance
99 Household
Housing Units
Constructed
5 Household
Housing Units
Rehabilitated
Description: Provide short- and medium-term rental assistance to individuals and families experiencing economic distress and at-risk of homelessness. In partnership with housing developers, leverage HOME and CDBG funds in support of the development or creation of rental housing opportunities that are affordable to households earning less than 30, 50, or 60 percent of Area Median Income, including units for individuals, families, persons with special needs, and persons experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness. Subject to funding availability, design and implement programs for the preservation of the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low- and moderate-income households. Include, where appropriate, incentives for energy efficiency and conservation measures to increase sustainability and reduce monthly household utility costs to promote greater affordability.
Goal 2
Fair Housing
Services
2020 - 2024 Affordable
Housing Citywide Ensure equal access to
housing opportunities CDBG: $175,155
1,500 Persons
Assisted
Description: Fulfill the HUD regulatory mandate to affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti-discrimination and landlord-tenant mediation services.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 158 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
2020-2024 Strategic Plan Goals
Goal Name Time Period Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Goal 3
Public Services
including
Homelessness
2020 - 2024
Homelessness
Non-Housing
Community
Dev.
Citywide
Prevent and eliminate
homelessness
Provide public services for
residents, including those
with special needs
CDBG: $1,192,375
25,000 Persons
Assisted
Description: Provide public services designed to support a continuum of services in the Antelope Valley to prevent and eliminate homelessness including but not limited to emergency services, food and necessities of life, homelessness prevention programs, case management, and temporary housing assistance. Provide public services for youth and seniors including but not limited to those concerned with nutrition, education, health, transportation, and recreation, including programs that incorporate the creation of public art as a focus of the activity to foster a more suitable living environment. Provide public services to persons with special needs including but not limited to those concerned with disabilities, domestic violence, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS.
Goal 4
Public
Facilities and
Improvements
2020 - 2024
Non-Housing
Community
Dev.
Citywide Improve public facilities and
infrastructure CDBG: $3,816,750
200,000 Persons
Assisted
Description: Improve public facilities and infrastructure to benefit low- and moderate-income people or those presumed under HUD regulations to be low- and moderate-income such as elderly people and disabled adults as well as residents of low- and moderate-income housing. This strategy includes the installation of infrastructure in support of affordable housing. Public improvements undertaken with CDBG funds may incorporate public art into projects that otherwise meet a National Objective of the CDBG program.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 159 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
2020-2024 Strategic Plan Goals
Goal Name Time Period Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Goal 5
Economic
Opportunity
2020 - 2024
Non-Housing
Community
Dev.
Citywide
Expand economic opportunity
for low-income residents and
small business owners
CDBG: $500,000
5 Businesses
Assisted
10 Jobs Created/
Retained
Description: Expand economic opportunity for low-income residents and business owners through technical assistance, small business loans/grants, and other forms of assistance to facilitate recovery from the economic disruption of early 2020. This includes activities focused on job creation/retention and employment training, in addition to financial and technical assistance to businesses including microenterprises.
Goal 6
Planning and
Administration
2020 - 2024 All Citywide All CDBG: $1,414,725
HOME: $381,187
Other: 2 Plans
Description: Provide for the timely and compliant administration of the CDBG and HOME programs in accordance with HUD policy and federal regulations. Provide for housing, transportation, environmental and other studies or plans necessary to ensure sustainable long-term growth that includes decent housing and a suitable living environment for low- and moderate-income residents.
Table 59 – Goals Summary
CITY OF PALMDALE - 160 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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)
In accordance with Goal 1 above, the City anticipates serving 40 low-income households with tenant-based rental assistance, 40 extremely-low-income households with tenant-based rental assistance, building 99 units of new affordable rental housing for households earning less than 30, 50, or 60 percent of AMI, and preserving five units of affordable housing during the 2020- 2024 Consolidated Plan period. HOME-assisted units shall meet the requirements of 24 CFR
92.254.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 161 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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 Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) does not have a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement.
Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
LACDA encourages comment and participation by residents including minority and non-English speakers. Publications of the Consolidated Plan will be advertised in accordance with the City’s Limited English Plan (LEP) and translation services will be available upon request. They will encourage comment and participation by low- and moderate-income residents, especially those living in areas where CDBG funds are proposed to be used. Community meetings in low-income areas are hosted with copies of the Consolidated Plan being available in the neighborhoods. A public hearing will be conducted to accept public comments on the draft plan before its approval and submittal to HUD.
Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? No
Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation
Not applicable. LACDA is designated as High Performing PHA.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 162 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
SP-55 BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING – 91.215(H)
Barriers to Affordable Housing
A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or nongovernmental condition that constrains the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing, such as land use controls, property taxes, state prevailing wage requirements, environmental protection, cost of land and availability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in the sense that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful.
Based on information gathered during community meetings, the Consolidated Plan survey, the 2013-2021 Housing Element and market analysis, the primary barriers to affordable housing in Palmdale are housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources necessary to develop and sustain affordable housing. The two barriers are related in the sense that demand for affordable housing exceeds the supply and insufficient resources are available to increase the supply of affordable housing to meet demand.
For low- and moderate-income households, finding and maintaining decent affordable housing is difficult due to the high cost of housing in Palmdale and throughout Southern California in general. Based on evaluation of 2011-2015 ACS and CHAS data, there is a high need for housing units affordable for households earning less than 80 percent of AMI. Of the 25,195 households earning 0-80 percent of AMI in the City, 17,537 are cost burdened households—meaning households paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing. Of the 17,537 cost burdened households, 9,699 are renters, with 5,675 earning 0-30 percent of AMI, 2,590 earning 30-50 percent of AMI, and 1,434 earning 50-80 percent of AMI. Of the 17,537 cost-burdened households, 9,639 are severely cost burdened households—meaning that they pay more than 50 percent of their income for housing. Of these, 5,789 are severely cost burdened renters. Of the severely cost burdened renters, 4,770 earn 0-30 percent of AMI, 885 earn 30-50 percent of AMI, and 134 earn 50-80 percent of AMI. Severely cost burdened renter households earning less than 80 percent of AMI are at-risk of homelessness, particularly those earning less than 50 or less than 30 percent of AMI. Consistent with available data, responses to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan survey indicate a high need for additional affordable housing in Palmdale.
In the last decade, the elimination of local Redevelopment Agencies by the State of California resulted in the loss of a crucial resource for the development and preservation of affordable housing. This was the most significant public policy change impacting affordable housing and residential investment. While there are mechanisms whereby certain affordable housing assets tied to the former Redevelopment Agencies may be utilized today, these resources are finite and scarce.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 163 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing To address housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources for affordable housing, this Strategic Plan calls for the investment of a significant portion of CDBG and HOME funds for the development of 99 new affordable rental housing units and provision of tenant-based rental assistance to 80 households over the next five years. Although the City no longer has access to Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside funds, the City will continue to leverage its CDBG and HOME funds to attract private and other available public resources, including land to be acquired by the City or developers to facilitate affordable housing development. This strategy will increase the supply of affordable housing and preserve existing affordable housing in the City.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 164 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
SP-60 HOMELESSNESS STRATEGY – 91.215(D)
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
Preventing and ending homelessness is a HUD priority addressed nationally through coordination of regional strategies carried out locally by government agencies and a wide variety of community-based organizations and faith-based groups. Consistent with this approach, the City of Palmdale supports the efforts of the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA), County Continuum of Care (CoC), and its member organizations that address homelessness in Service Provision Area 1 (SPA1) of Los Angeles County.
The City took proactive steps to address homelessness subsequent to the passage of Measure H in 2017 by conducting an extensive study of homelessness in Palmdale and preparing “Palmdale’s Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness” that was approved by the City Council in June 2018.
The homeless plan covers the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023. The homeless plan provided a comprehensive assessment of homelessness in Palmdale, identified resources available to address the challenge, opportunities for local and regional collaboration, and local goals to address the specific housing and supportive service needs of Palmdale’s homeless residents.
Through an extensive four-week canvass of the city, the outreach teams built a bridge of trust and understanding between the community of service providers and the homeless community.
Through repeated compassionate contact, relationships were formed and the outreach team gained an in-depth understanding of the issues homeless individuals in Palmdale are facing.
Based on the four weeks spent surveying the homeless and the 188 homeless individuals encountered during that time, there were many instances where the outreach team would have multiple contacts with a single homeless individual. This approach built trust and understanding between the outreach team and a given homeless individual. It said “we are here” and “we care” about you. The challenge that lies ahead for the greater Palmdale community is to consistently deliver on these sentiments – “we are here” and “we care”—so that the small amount of trust and credibility built during the last four weeks draws people closer to local service providers, housing opportunities and economic opportunities—and further away from homelessness.
The survey included 22 questions designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the factors contributing to an individual person becoming and remaining homeless in Palmdale, the help that each individual homeless person needs to become stably housed, the barriers to assisting that person and their willingness to accept help. Evaluation of the 180 completed surveys provided the following profile of homeless individuals in Palmdale:
Homeless Plan Survey: Demographics
CITY OF PALMDALE - 165 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
103 people identified as male
77 people identified as female
0 people identified as transgender or other
The racial/ethnic breakdown includes:
o 34 percent Black/African American
o 32 percent Hispanic/Latino
o 28 percent White
o 5 percent Other
o 1 percent Did not respond
70 percent of those responding to the interview question were single 78 percent of those responding to the interview question identified as heterosexual
Homeless Plan Survey: Support Networks
Nearly 40 percent of homeless people interviewed have family in the Antelope Valley and would prefer to reunite with them instead of staying homeless Over 30 percent of homeless people interviewed indicated that they have family or friends that might be able to help them in some way; however, less than 10 percent granted the outreach team permission to contact them
49 percent of respondents who were asked if they would be willing to share a housing unit with someone else indicated yes, 39 percent said no and 12 percent said they were not sure
Figure 28: Homeless Plan Survey – Current Housing Situation
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80Recreational VehicleStreetCouch SurfingMotelCarShelter775732422Current Housing Situation
CITY OF PALMDALE - 166 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Figure 29: Homeless Plan Survey – Residence in Palmdale
Homeless Plan Survey: Education
More than half of those responding to the education question have a High School Diploma Nearly a quarter of those responding to the question have either some college level coursework or a degree
Nearly a quarter of those responding to the question have a vocational certificate Over 40 percent of those responding to the question were willing to enter an educational program to complete their education
Homeless Plan Survey: Employment
Over 60 percent of respondents are receptive to employment in their field of skill Over 15 percent of respondents currently have at least part time employment
Homeless Plan Survey: Pets
Only 15 percent of respondents had pets (e.g., dogs, cats, other) Of those respondents with pets, more than half (55 percent) indicated that the presence of pets is the reason they cannot find a suitable place to stay
Homeless Plan Survey: Substance Abuse
140 people indicated recent drug use and of those, 136 responded to a question asking if they were willing to enter a program to end their addiction o 40 people answered yes
Homeless Plan Survey: Domestic Violence and Abuse
0 10 20 30 40 50 601-3 Years4-10 Years11-25 YearsLess than one year25-40 YearsOver 40 Years58463614124How long have you lived in Palmdale?
CITY OF PALMDALE - 167 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
34 percent of those responding to the question have been a victim of domestic abuse 23 percent of those responding to the question were a victim of parental or adult abuse in their childhood
14 percent of those responding to the question indicated they are currently homeless due to abuse
23 percent of respondents indicated they have been a victim of sexual abuse
Homeless Plan Survey: Crime
95 people indicated they had previously been incarcerated Of those previously incarcerated, the amount of time that had passed since last being incarcerated was:
o 17 percent recently
o 17 percent within the last 6 months
o 10 percent 1 year ago
o 23 percent 2-5 years ago
o 6 percent 6-8 years ago
o 9 percent 9-10 years ago
o 18 percent over 11 years ago
Homeless Plan Survey: Health and Nutrition
16 percent of respondents eat less than once a day
40 percent of respondents eat at least once a day
44 percent of respondents eat at least twice a day
45 percent of respondents have a physical disability or condition that needs treatment now
44 percent of respondents are receiving or need to receive dental services 44 percent of respondents suffer from a mental or emotional condition that requires medical treatment
24 percent of respondents have been previously hospitalized for a mental health condition in the past
38 people indicated they feel anxious 24/7
38 people indicated they feel angry, resentful or have aggressive tendencies to others at most times
36 people reported they previously attempted suicide
CITY OF PALMDALE - 168 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Figure 30: Homeless Plan Survey – Source of Food
The Department of Neighborhood Services is responsible for implementing the City’s homeless plan, which include 1) homelessness prevention, 2) creation of pathways to housing including new housing opportunities, 3) empowerment of local service providers with resources/information, and 4) measuring/tracking local progress. Collaboration and accountability are at the heart of the local approach to prevent, reduce, and ultimately end homelessness.
In alignment with this strategy, the City will use CDBG public service funds to support City- administered programs to prevent homelessness and to expand the supply of affordable housing in Palmdale for low- and moderate-income residents.
Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons To address the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons, the City of Palmdale strives to provide permanent housing that is closely aligned with supportive services that ensure that housing stability can be maintained. In partnership with local service providers and community partners, the City aims to explore and encourage opportunities for the development of housing units for homeless individuals and families that provide the needed supportive services along with housing, and to maximize the opportunities to create housing units in both small-scale properties and large integrated developments. However, because the demand for affordable housing far outpaces the region’s supply, the City and the CoC continue 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%Grocery StoreFast Food RestaurantChurchConvenience StoreOtherService ProviderFriendsDiscarded FoodSchool48%29%20%11%10%6%6%4%2%Where do you primarily find your food?(% of respondents indicating each source as a primary source)
CITY OF PALMDALE - 169 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
to rely on existing systems of emergency and transitional housing, including use of motel vouchers, in order to address the immediate needs of the homeless population.
Increasing the supply of permanent supportive housing for the most vulnerable populations is the key to reducing shelter stays and stays in temporary accommodations such as motels. Along with the CoC, homeless service providers in SPA1 continue to re-tool their programs and shift their focus to moving people quickly into permanent housing.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.
Leveraging CoC efforts, this Strategic Plan provides for the use of CDBG public service funds to support the social safety net activities of SAVES and HOME funds to provide short- and medium- term tenant-based rental assistance to keep individuals and families housed or to rapidly re- house individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Additionally, the homeless plan goals and efforts included in the foregoing paragraphs also will help homeless persons, especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth make the transition to permanent housing and independent living. The City’s goals are consistent with HUD’s goal to shorten the period that individuals and families experience homelessness and to facilitate access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units. The City’s goals are aligned with HUD’s goal to prevent 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 Through implementation of the collaborative goals of the City of Palmdale’s homeless plan and implementation of best practices developed through the CoC, the community will be able to serve people discharged from publicly funded institutions or systems of care such as health care facilities or correction programs. Full implementation of the Coordinated Entry System will reduce the number of people discharged from publicly funded institutions into homelessness.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 170 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
SP-65 LEAD BASED PAINT HAZARDS – 91.215(I)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards
The Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. This strategy requires the City to implement programs that protect children living in older housing from lead hazards. Residents of any housing built before 1978 are considered to be at risk of containing some amount of lead- based paint. Older housing is more likely to have lead-based paint and the amount of lead pigment in the paint tends to increase with the age of the housing. The vast majority of Palmdale’s housing stock (80 percent) was built after 1979, eliminating the residents of these homes from risk of lead-based paint hazards. Lead can cause severe damage in young children.
It attacks the central nervous system, the neurological system, and can cause brain damage, IQ reduction, learning disabilities, decreased attention span, hyperactivity, growth inhibition, comas, seizures, and in some cases, death. The most common source of child lead poisoning is exposure to lead-based paint (and lead-contaminated dust) in the child's home. Housing built before 1978 may contain some lead-based paint since the use of lead-based paint became illegal that year. Since the amount of lead pigment in the paint tends to increase with a home's age, older housing is more likely to have lead-based-paint hazards.
According to 2011-2015 ACS 5-Year Estimates, there are 8,562 housing units built before 1980 that may contain lead-based paint, of which 3,867 are owner-occupied units and 4,695 are renter-occupied units. Data supplied from 2011-2015 CHAS for households built before 1980 with children present totaled to be greater than the number of units that were built before 1980; therefore, there is an error in the data. 2007-2011 ACS 5-Year Estimates data showed 8,263 units built before 1980 with children present, including 5,389 owner-occupied units and 2,874 renter- occupied units.
To reduce lead-based paint hazards, the City of Palmdale takes the following actions:
Include lead testing and abatement procedures. if necessary, in all housing rehabilitation activities for units built prior to January 1, 1978.
Monitor the lead-poisoning data maintained by the State Department of Public Health. Educate residents on the health hazards of lead-based paint through the use of brochures and encourage screening children for elevated blood-lead levels. Disseminate brochures about lead hazards through organizations such as the Housing Right Center and the City’s housing rehabilitation activities.
How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards?
CITY OF PALMDALE - 171 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Over time, the actions listed above will promote greater awareness of the hazards of lead-based paint to children and will also address unsafe housing conditions in pre-1978 units where children may potentially be exposed to lead-based paint hazards.
How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? The City of Palmdale requires the dissemination of brochures provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to all applicants as part of any housing rehabilitation activity. Any unit receiving assistance through the program that was built prior to January 1, 1978, is tested for lead-based paint. If lead-based paint is present, appropriate abatement procedures are implemented as part of the rehabilitation contract consistent with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 172 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
SP-70 ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY – 91.215(J)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty- Level Families
Similar to other communities in Los Angeles County and across the nation, poverty continues to be a significant challenge. According to 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data, there are 107,260 low- and moderate-income Palmdale residents earning less than 80 percent of AMI, amounting to approximately 63 percent of Palmdale residents. In an effort to meaningfully address this challenge, each of the goals included in the 2020-2024 Strategic Plan are aligned to support activities that promote the availability of affordable housing and provide services that directly benefit low- and moderate-income residents. In the implementation of the Consolidated Plan, the City will prioritize funding for activities that most effectively address these goals over the next five years. This strategy will emphasize using CDBG and HOME funds to help individuals and families rise out of poverty to long-term self-sufficiency.
The implementation of CDBG and HOME activities meeting the goals established in this Plan will help to reduce the number of poverty-level families by:
Supporting activities that increase the supply of housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income households;
Supporting activities that ensure equal access to housing; Supporting public services that prevent and eliminate homelessness and that provide public services for residents, including those with special needs; and Supporting activities that expand economic opportunity for low-income residents and small business owners.
In addition to these local efforts, mainstream state and federal resources also contribute to reducing the number of individuals and families in poverty. Federal programs such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Head Start provide pathways out of poverty for families who are ready to pursue employment and educational opportunities. Additionally in California, the primary programs that assist families in poverty are CalWORKS, CalFresh (formerly food stamps) and Medi-Cal. Together, these programs provide individuals and families with employment assistance, subsidy for food, medical care, childcare and cash payments to meet basic needs such as housing, nutrition, and transportation. Other services are available to assist persons suffering from substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental illness.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 173 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan
Palmdale’s location in northern Los Angeles County is a high-cost housing area. Although housing costs temporarily declined and became more affordable during the economic recession in the early part of the period that informed the 2011-2015 ACS and CHAS datasets in the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment, housing costs have increased substantially since 2015. National funding limitations on Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and long application wait lists for both conventional public housing and publicly-assisted, affordable housing limit the number of families in poverty that can benefit from these housing opportunities or programs.
The goals of this Strategic Plan are aligned to benefit low- and moderate-income residents in an effort to reduce the number of poverty-level families. For example, the goal to increase the supply of affordable housing available to families earning less than 30, 50, and 60 percent of AMI will provide additional affordable housing options for those families. The goal to expand economic opportunity for low-income residents and small business owners will provide a much- needed boost to a struggling local economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, where thousands of residents lost jobs and income streams due to the “Stay-at-Home” orders issued to prevent the spread of the virus. The public services including homelessness goal will provide vital safety net services including food, clothing, and motel vouchers to individuals and families who are barely getting by. Providing this range of targeted services allows all low- and moderate-income Palmdale residents appropriate support and resources to rise from poverty and become more self-sufficient.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 174 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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 To ensure that CDBG and HOME funds are used efficiently and in compliance with applicable regulations, the City provides technical assistance to all subrecipients at the beginning of each program year and monitors subrecipients throughout the program year.
Technical Assistance
To enhance compliance with federal program regulations, the Department of Neighborhood Services provides technical assistance to prospective applicants for any CDBG or HOME Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) upon request to review the Strategic Plan goals, program requirements and available resources with potential applicants. Additionally, technical assistance is provided during the implementation of CDBG or HOME funded projects to ensure that appropriate resources are provided in furtherance of compliance with the program regulations.
Activity Monitoring
All activities are monitored, beginning with a detailed review upon receipt of an application to determine eligibility, conformance with a National Objective and conformance with a Strategic Plan goal. This review also examines the proposed use of funds, eligibility of the service area, eligibility of the intended beneficiaries and likelihood of compliance with other federal requirements such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the System for Award Management (SAM) debarment list, prevailing wage, Minority and Women Business Enterprise, Section 3 and federal acquisition and relocation regulations, as applicable.
Subrecipients are required to submit an audit and other documentation to establish their capacity, and any findings noted in the audit are reviewed with the applicant. Eligible applications are then considered for funding. Once funded, desk monitoring includes ongoing review of required quarterly performance reports. For CDBG public service activities, an on-site monitoring is conducted once every year to ensure compliance. These reviews include both a fiscal and programmatic review of the subrecipient’s activities. The reviews determine if the subrecipient is complying with the program regulations and City contract. Areas routinely reviewed include overall administration, financial systems, appropriateness of program expenditures, program delivery, client eligibility determination and documentation, reporting systems, and achievement toward achieving contractual goals. Following the monitoring visit, a written report is provided delineating the results of the review and any findings of non-compliance and the required corrective action. Subrecipients normally have 30 days to provide the City with corrective actions taken to address any noted findings. Individualized technical assistance is provided, as noted
CITY OF PALMDALE - 175 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
above, as soon as compliance concerns are identified. For CDBG capital projects, monitoring also includes compliance with Davis-Bacon, Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) and Section 3. For HOME funded activities, annual monitoring is undertaken to ensure that for renter occupied units, household income, rents and utility allowances are in compliance with applicable limits pursuant to the affordability covenant. For ownership units, annual monitoring of occupancy is conducted throughout the affordability period.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 176 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Expected Resources
AP-15 EXPECTED RESOURCES – 91.220(C)(1,2)
Introduction
The Strategic Plan goals included in this Consolidated Plan are based on resources that are reasonably anticipated to be available to the City from federal, state, local and private sources from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2025. The actual resources available to support activities during the implementation of this Consolidated Plan may vary significantly due to factors outside of the City’s control. For example, HUD formula grant allocations are subject to change each year based on a number of factors such as the amount of the national appropriation, changes in ACS population data applied to the CPD grant formulas, statutory changes to the CPD grant formulas, the addition or removal of entitlements receiving a particular CPD grant and the availability of reallocated funds. Additionally, state, local and private resources will vary significantly depending on economic conditions.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 177 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Expected Resources
Program Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder of
Plan
Narrative
Description Annual
Allocation
Program
Income
Prior Year
Resources Total
CDBG
Acquisition
Admin and Planning
Economic Development
Housing
Public Improvements
Public Services
1,589,640 0 0 1,589,640 6,359,289
Based on level
funding in
subsequent
years.
HOME
Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance
Acquisition
Homeowner rehab
Multifamily rental rehab
Multifamily rental new
construction
New construction for
ownership
586,296 0 238,337 824,663 2,345,628
Based on level
funding in
subsequent
years.
Table 60 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
CITY OF PALMDALE - 178 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
To address housing and community development needs in Palmdale, the City will leverage its CDBG and HOME entitlement grants with a variety of funding resources in order to maximize the effectiveness of available funds. The City and its development partners will continue to seek new opportunities to leverage federal funds, such as the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program and other State of California resources made available as a result of recent State laws that took effect in 2019 and 2020.
Federal Resources
Continuum of Care (CoC) Program
HUD Veterans Affairs supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)
Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202)
Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
Youthbuild
Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
State Resources
State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods Program (BEGIN) CalHome Program
Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
Housing Related Parks Grant
CalHFA Single and Multi-Family Program
Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) Funding
Local Resources
Los Angeles County CoC
Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA)
Southern California Home Financing Authority (SCHFA)
Private Resources
Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Community Reinvestment Act Programs
CITY OF PALMDALE - 179 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
United Way Funding
Private Contributions
Matching Requirements
HOME
HUD requires HOME recipients (PJs) to match 25 percent of their HOME annual allocation. In accordance with 24 CFR 92.222, PJs satisfying the distress criteria established by the HOME Program regulations are provided a match reduction. The match reductions are granted due to fiscal distress, severe fiscal distress, and Presidential disaster declarations. For those PJs with both fiscal distress and Presidential disaster match reductions, the PJ may take the higher match reduction for the current fiscal year.
When a local jurisdiction meets one of the distress criteria, it is determined to be in fiscal distress and receives a 50 percent reduction of match. If a local jurisdiction satisfies both of the distress criteria, it is determined to be in severe fiscal distress and receives a 100 percent reduction of match. The City of Palmdale has received a 100 percent match reduction from HUD, and therefore, is required to match 0 percent of HOME Funds using non-federal funds.
The City of Palmdale leverages HOME funds with other local and private non-federal resources even though it has received a 100 percent match reduction from the 25 percent matching requirement. Any funds that are used in a HOME activity in excess of the required match will be documented by the City and reported to HUD as part of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) each year.
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan In 2011, the elimination of local Redevelopment Agencies by the State of California resulted in the loss of a crucial resource for the development and preservation of affordable housing. This negatively impacted affordable housing and residential investment. While there are mechanisms whereby certain affordable housing assets tied to the former Redevelopment Agencies may be utilized today, the available resources for affordable housing are scarce.
Land or property necessary to address the needs identified in the Consolidated Plan would need to be acquired using HUD grant funds or other resources.
Discussion
Assuming continued level funding of the CDBG and HOME programs, the City expects to spend several million dollars of CDBG and HOME funds on projects that provide affordable housing to low-income residents between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2025. It is anticipated that
CITY OF PALMDALE - 180 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
approximately $2.0 million of this will be spent on affordable housing development and preservation. Based on prior project experience, we anticipate that these funds will leverage other public and private funding, including but not limited to:
Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
Project-based Section 8 certificates
Project financing at favorable interest rates from local lenders Private contributions to local CHDOs
Private market real estate investments
Market rate housing that subsidizes affordable units on the same development site Assuming continued level funding of the CDBG program, the City expects to spend approximately $3.3 million of CDBG funds on public facilities and infrastructure improvement activities that promote a suitable living environment between July 2020 and June 2025. Anticipated projects include:
Public Facilities Improvements (including ADA)
Infrastructure Improvements (affordable housing)
Section 108 Debt Service for prior Public Facilities Improvements
CITY OF PALMDALE - 181 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 ANNUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Goals Summary Information
2020-2021 Action Plan Goals
Goal Name Time Period Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Goal 1
Affordable
Housing
2020 - 2024 Affordable
Housing Citywide
Provide rental assistance to
low-income households
Increase the supply of
affordable housing
Preserve the supply of
affordable housing
HOME: $678,170
40 Households
Assisted with
Rental Assistance
99 Household
Housing Units
Constructed
Description: Provide short- and medium-term rental assistance to individuals and families experiencing economic distress and at-risk of homelessness. In partnership with housing developers, leverage HOME and CDBG funds in support of the development or creation of rental housing opportunities that are affordable to households earning less than 30, 50, or 60 percent of Area Median Income, including units for individuals, families, persons with special needs, and persons experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness. Subject to funding availability, design and implement programs for the preservation of the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low- and moderate-income households. Include, where appropriate, incentives for energy efficiency and conservation measures to increase sustainability and reduce monthly household utility costs to promote greater affordability.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 182 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
2020-2021 Action Plan Goals
Goal Name Time Period Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Goal 2
Fair Housing
Services
2020 - 2024 Affordable
Housing Citywide Ensure equal access to
housing opportunities CDBG: $35,031
300 Persons
Assisted
Description: Fulfill the HUD regulatory mandate to affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti-discrimination and landlord-tenant mediation services.
Goal 3
Public Services
including
Homelessness
2020 - 2024
Homelessness
Non-Housing
Community
Dev.
Citywide
Prevent and eliminate
homelessness
Provide public services for
residents, including those
with special needs
CDBG: $238,446
5,000 Persons
Assisted
Description: Provide public services designed to support a continuum of services in the Antelope Valley to prevent and eliminate homelessness including but not limited to emergency services, food and necessities of life, homelessness prevention programs, case management, and temporary housing assistance. Provide public services for youth and seniors including but not limited to those concerned with nutrition, education, health, transportation, and recreation, including programs that incorporate the creation of public art as a focus of the activity to foster a more suitable living environment. Provide public services to persons with special needs including but not limited to those concerned with disabilities, domestic violence, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 183 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
2020-2021 Action Plan Goals
Goal Name Time Period Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Goal 4
Public
Facilities and
Improvements
2020 - 2024
Non-Housing
Community
Dev.
Citywide Acquire and improve public
facilities and infrastructure CDBG: $1,033,432
20,596 Persons
Assisted
Description: Improve public facilities and infrastructure to benefit low- and moderate-income people or those presumed under HUD regulations to be low- and moderate-income such as elderly people and disabled adults as well as residents of low- and moderate-income housing. This strategy includes the installation of infrastructure in support of affordable housing. Public improvements undertaken with CDBG funds may incorporate public art into projects that otherwise meet a National Objective of the CDBG program.
Goal 5
Planning and
Administration
2020 - 2024 All Citywide All CDBG: $282,897
HOME: $146,463
Other: 1 Plan
Description: Provide for the timely and compliant administration of the CDBG and HOME programs in accordance with HUD policy and federal regulations. Provide for housing, transportation, environmental and other studies or plans necessary to ensure sustainable long-term growth that includes decent housing and a suitable living environment for low- and moderate-income residents.
Table 61 – Goals Summary
CITY OF PALMDALE - 184 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
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) In accordance with Goal 1 above, the City anticipates serving 20 low-income households with tenant-based rental assistance, 20 extremely-low income households with tenant-based rental assistance, building 99 units of new affordable rental housing for households earning less than 30, 50, or 60 percent of AMI during the 2020-2021 Program Year. HOME-assisted units shall meet the requirements of 24 CFR 92.254.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 185 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
PROJECTS
AP-35 PROJECTS – 91.220(D)
Introduction
To address the high priority needs identified in the Strategic Plan to the 2020-2021 Consolidated Plan, the City of Palmdale will invest CDBG and HOME funds in projects that will provide short- and medium-term tenant-based rental assistance, increase the supply of affordable housing, provide fair housing services, provide public services for homeless residents and residents at-risk of homelessness, improve public facilities and infrastructure, and expand economic opportunity for low-income residents and small business owners. Together, these projects will address the housing, community and economic development needs of Palmdale residents-particularly those residents residing in the low- and moderate-income areas.
Project Name
1 Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
2 Affordable Rental Housing
3 Fair Housing Services
4 South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES)
5 Section 108 Loan Debt Services & Trustee Fees
6 Public Facilities and Improvements
7 Economic Opportunity Programs
8 Planning and Administration
Table 62 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
Based on the Strategic Plan, the City is allocating 100 percent of its CDBG funds (excluding CDBG Section 108 Debt Service & Trustee Fees funds and CDBG administration) and HOME funds (excluding HOME administration) for program year 2020-2021 to projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income people. Due to the nature of the projects and activities to be undertaken, investments in all projects concerning Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements, benefit low- and moderate-income limited clientele or housing preservation, affordability and development are available citywide.
The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low- and moderate-income people include lack of funding from federal, state and other local sources, the high cost of housing that
CITY OF PALMDALE - 186 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
is not affordable to low-income people and the lack of availability of home improvement financing in the private lending industry. To address these obstacles, the City is investing CDBG and HOME funds through the 2020-2021 Action Plan in projects that will be used to provide rental assistance, increase the supply of affordable housing, ensure equal access to housing opportunities, provide for public facilities and infrastructure improvements, promote economic opportunity for low-income residents and small business owners, and provide public services to low- and moderate-income residents to prevent and eliminate homelessness.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 187 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
AP-38 PROJECT SUMMARY
Table 63 Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Provide rental assistance to low-income households Funding HOME: $326,304
Description Provide short- and medium-term Tenant-Based Rental Assistance to low-income households.
Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately 40 low-income households will benefit from the proposed activity.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (40 households) $326,304
CITY OF PALMDALE - 188 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
2 Project Name Affordable Rental Housing
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Increase the supply of affordable housing Funding HOME: $351,866
Description Provide assistance to facilitate the development of 99 new affordable rental housing units at Juniper Grove, to be developed by Meta Housing. The project will serve low- and very-low income households.
Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately 99 low- and very-low income households will benefit from the proposed activity.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Juniper Grove (99 households) $351,866
CITY OF PALMDALE - 189 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
3 Project Name Fair Housing Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Fair Housing Services
Needs Addressed Ensure equal access to housing opportunities Funding CDBG: $35,031
Description Fulfill the HUD regulatory mandate to affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti-discrimination and landlord-tenant mediation services.
Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Approximately 300 people will benefit from the proposed activity.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Housing Rights Center: Fair Housing Services (300 people) $35,031
CITY OF PALMDALE - 190 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
4 Project Name South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public services including homelessness
Needs Addressed Prevent and eliminate homelessness
Provide public services for residents, including those with special needs
Funding CDBG: $238,446
Description Support a continuum of services in the Antelope Valley to prevent and eliminate homelessness including but not limited to emergency services, homeless prevention programs, case management and bridge housing.
Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Approximately 5,000 people will benefit from the proposed activities.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (5,000 people) $238,475
CITY OF PALMDALE - 191 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
5 Project Name Section 108 Loan Debt Service
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Facilities and Improvements
Needs Addressed Not Applicable
Funding CDBG: $363,350
Description Annual debt service and trustee fees for Section 108 Loan Guarantee.
Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Not Applicable
Location Description Not Applicable
Planned Activities Section 108 Debt Service $363,350
CITY OF PALMDALE - 192 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
6 Project Name Public Facilities and Improvements
Target Area Low- and Moderate-Income Areas
Goals Supported Public Facilities and Improvements
Needs Addressed Improve public facilities and Infrastructure Funding CDBG: $449,834
Description Improve City of Palmdale public facilities and infrastructure to benefit low- and moderate-income people or those presumed under HUD regulations to be low- and moderate-income such as elderly people and disabled adults as well as residents of low- and moderate-income housing.
Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Approximately 20,596 people will benefit from the proposed activities.
Location Description Low- and Moderate-Income Areas
Planned Activities ADA Public Facilities Improvements (16,946 people) $200,000 Spot Blight Acquisition and Demolition (3,650 people)
$250,000
CITY OF PALMDALE - 193 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
7 Project Name Public Facilities and Improvements
Target Area Low- and Moderate-Income Areas
Goals Supported Public Facilities and Improvements
Needs Addressed Improve public facilities and Infrastructure Funding CDBG: $628,092
Description Improve public facilities and infrastructure with the acquisition of property to house SAVES to support a continuum of services in the Antelope Valley to prevent and eliminate homelessness including but not limited to emergency services, food and necessities of life, homelessness prevention programs, case management, and temporary housing assistance.
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Approximately 4,000 people will benefit from the proposed activities.
Location Description 38220 3rd Street, Palmdale CA
Planned Activities Acquire property to house the SAVES program.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 194 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
8 Project Name Planning and Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported All
Needs Addressed All
Funding CDBG: $282,897
HOME: $146,463
Description This project provides for the administration of the CDBG and HOME programs. Funds may also be used to support
comprehensive general plan housing element updates
currently underway to comply with State law and to plan effectively for fair, affordable housing.
Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Not Applicable
Location Description Not Applicable
Planned Activities CDBG Program Administration and Plans $282,897 HOME Program Administration $146,463*
*Note: Pursuant to HUD Memorandum issued April 10, 2020, by Acting Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development John Gibbs, the City of Palmdale is exercising the waiver of the 10% Administration and Planning Cap for the HOME program and increasing the allocation to administration to equal 25% of the HOME grant for FY2020 to pay for the increased cost of administering HOME-related activities to address the effects of COVID-19.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 195 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
AP-50 GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION – 91.220(F)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low- income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Assistance will be directed to the low- and moderate- income areas described in section SP-10 of the Consolidated Plan. These areas are comprised of low- and moderate-income Census Tract Block Groups as defined by HUD. Residents of these areas have median incomes at or below 80 percent of the area median income (AMI) based on household size for the County of Los Angeles.
A total of 117,480 residents live in these Census Tract Block Groups, of which 87,805 or 75 percent are members of low- and moderate-income households according to HUD low- and moderate-income summary data available at the Census Tract Block Group level. Based on available data and mapping in NA-10 of the Consolidated Plan, these areas are primarily Hispanic.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Citywide 78
Low- and Moderate-Income Areas 22
Table 64 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically For the 2020-2021 program year, the City will invest $1,589,883 of CDBG funds, of which 22 percent is specifically targeted to benefit low- and moderate-income areas.
However, most of the City’s investments are intended to benefit low- and moderate-income people. The only program activities that will not be qualified under a low- and moderate-income National Objective include administration, fair housing, Section 108 debt service, and the spot blight acquisition and demolition activity.
Discussion
Based on the Strategic Plan, the City is allocating 100 percent of its CDBG funds (excluding Section 108 Debt Service, administration, and the spot blight activity) and HOME funds (excluding Administration) for program year 2020-2021 to projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income people.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 196 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Affordable Housing
AP-55 AFFORDABLE HOUSING – 91.220(G)
Introduction
The City placed a high priority on affordable housing in the Consolidated Plan. The top three goals in the Consolidated Plan’s Strategic Plan include Affordable Housing, Fair Housing Services, and Public Services including Homelessness. These goals establish a framework to invest CDBG and HOME funds to address the affordable housing needs of the City.
Increase the Supply of Affordable Housing
Based on evaluation of 2011-2015 ACS and CHAS data, there is a high need for housing units affordable for low-income households. Of the 25,195 households earning 0-80 percent of AMI in the City, 17,537 are cost burdened households—meaning households paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing. Of the 17,537 cost burdened households, 9,699 are renters, with 5,675 earning 0-30 percent of AMI, 2,590 earning 30-50 percent of AMI, and 1,434 earning 50-80 percent of AMI.
Of the 17,537 cost-burdened households, 9,639 are severely cost burdened households— meaning that they pay more than 50 percent of their income for housing. Of these, 5,789 are severely cost burdened renters. Of the severely cost burdened renters, 4,770 earn 0-30 percent of AMI, 885 earn 30-50 percent of AMI, and 134 earn 50-80 percent of AMI.
Severely cost burdened renter households earning less than 80 percent of AMI are at-risk of homelessness, particularly those earning less than 50 or less than 30 percent of AMI.
Increasing the supply of housing units affordable for low-income households that are restricted for low-income households for a long term (generally 20-55 years or more) is rated as the highest priority need due to the number of severely cost burdened households in Palmdale.
Additionally, preservation of the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low- and moderate-income households is a cost-effective way to invest limited resources to retain existing housing units that are already affordable to low- and moderate- income households in the community. Addressing substandard housing conditions through housing preservation activities provide that all economic segments of the community have the means to ensure that their property meets local standards and that all Palmdale residents have the opportunity to live in decent housing. During the 2020-2021 program year, the City prioritized funding for increasing the supply of affordable housing and providing rental assistance.
Therefore, no rehabilitation projects are planned.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 197 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 20
Non-Homeless 119
Special-Needs 0
Total 139
Table 65 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 40
The Production of New Units 99
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 139
Table 66 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
The Strategic Plan identifies a high priority need to provide rental assistance to low-income households and to increase the supply of affordable housing. During the 2020-2021 program year, the City of Palmdale will invest HOME funds to provide rental assistance to 40 households and to support the development of Juniper Grove, which will provide 99 affordable rental housing units upon completion.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 198 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
AP-60 PUBLIC HOUSING – 91.220(H)
Introduction
The City of Palmdale Housing Authority was formed in 1994 under State of California Housing Authority Law to actively improve existing neighborhoods and develop affordable housing opportunities using local, state and federal resources. The Palmdale Housing Authority does not administer Section 8 and does not own HUD Public Housing; however, the City is within the service area of the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) for the purposes of Section 8 and Public Housing.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing During the 2020-2021 program year, LACDA will continue providing housing and public services to existing residents of the City of Palmdale. LACDA takes in feedback of residents collected through resident surveys distributed throughout the City of Palmdale to improve services.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
LACDA actively encourages residents to be involved in the organization through resident councils and active participation in housing authority decisions via surveys and other forms of engagement. Resident surveys were distributed with translation services available on request.
Community meetings in low-income areas were hosted with copies of the Consolidated Plan draft being available in these areas. A public hearing is conducted to accept public comments on the draft plan before its approval and submittal to HUD. Grant funding is administered to increase housing availability and accessibility to residents to encourage greater participation in homeownership. LACDA also maintains quarterly newsletters for Section 8 tenants, public housing residents, and Section 8 property owners.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
N/A, LACDA is designated as a High Performing Public Housing Agency.
Discussion
LACDA is well-positioned to continue providing Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in the City of Palmdale and throughout Los Angeles County.
AP-65 HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITIES –
91.220(I)
Introduction
CITY OF PALMDALE - 199 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
The City will invest CDBG funds during the 2020-2021 program year to address high priority needs identified in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan including providing public services that address homelessness.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs Preventing and ending homelessness is a HUD priority addressed nationally through coordination of regional strategies carried out locally by government agencies and a wide variety of community-based organizations and faith-based groups. Consistent with this approach, the City of Palmdale supports the efforts of The Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA), County Continuum of Care (CoC), and its member organizations that address homelessness throughout Los Angeles County and more specifically in SPA1. In alignment with this strategy, the City will use CDBG funds to support local service providers as well as City run programs to prevent homelessness and to expand the supply of affordable housing in Palmdale for low- and moderate- income residents.
In February, 2016, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the City of Los Angeles approved a new joint Homeless Initiative plan to address homelessness in the Los Angeles region (Homeless Initiative). The strategies were developed after 18 policy summits that brought together more than 100 community organizations, 25 County departments and 30 cities including the City of Palmdale. In March, 2017, voters approved Measure H, a 10 year, 0.25% sales tax increase. Through the Homeless Initiative, the City was one of 47 Cities to receive a planning grant in 2017, resulting in the City of Palmdale’s Homeless Plan, which identifies the local need and strategies to partner with local service providers to meet those needs. In this program year, the City will work with the CoC and the County to address the needs identified through collaboration and coordination of resources and services.
During the 2020-2021 Program Year, the City of Palmdale will provide rental assistance to 40 low- income households using HOME funds under the tenant-based rental assistance program to either prevent homelessness or address homelessness through re-housing.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 200 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
Through the Homeless Initiative, the County and CoC are working to strengthen and increase the availability of housing and services at all levels. The ultimate solution to ending homelessness is transitional to permanent housing closely aligned with supportive services that ensure housing stability can be maintained. However, because the demand for affordable housing far outpaces the region’s supply, the CoC continues to rely on its emergency and bridge housing system in order to address the immediate needs of Los Angeles County’s homeless population. At the same time, the only year-round emergency shelter in the Antelope Valley closed in August, 2017. As a result, the CoC is collaborating with a range of non-profit and community organizations to fill the gap, including providing funding for a local winter shelter. Additional funding has been infused in the community to provide families with emergency motel vouchers and provide households with rapid rehousing assistance.
Los Angeles County has implemented policy and program changes aimed at ensuring homeless persons in Los Angeles County are rapidly housed and offered an appropriate level of support services to meet their circumstances and keep them stably housed.
This increase in rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing for the most vulnerable populations is attributed to Los Angeles County homeless service providers re-tooling their programs and shifting their focus to moving people quickly into permanent supportive housing throughout the County. Homelessness can be significantly reduced and the quality of life of our residents, especially those precariously housed or homeless can be improved.
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
Leveraging CoC efforts, this Strategic Plan provides for the use of CDBG public service funds to support the social safety net activities of SAVES and HOME funds to provide short- and medium- term tenant-based rental assistance to keep individuals and families housed or to rapidly re- house individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Additionally, the homeless plan goals and efforts included in the foregoing paragraphs also will help homeless persons, especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth make the transition to permanent housing and independent living. The City’s goals are consistent with HUD’s goal to shorten the period that individuals and families
CITY OF PALMDALE - 201 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
experience homelessness and to facilitate access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units. The City’s goals are aligned with HUD’s goal to prevent individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.
An individual or family is considered to be at-risk of becoming homeless if they experience extreme difficulty maintaining their housing and has no reasonable alternatives for obtaining subsequent housing. Homelessness often results from a complex set of circumstances that require people to choose between food, shelter and other basic needs. Examples of common circumstances that can cause homelessness include eviction, loss of income, insufficient income, disability, increase in the cost of housing, discharge from an institution, irreparable damage or deterioration to housing, and fleeing from family violence.
The “Approved Strategies to Combat Homelessness” published by L.A. County on February 9, 2016 (Homeless Initiative) are consistent with State and Federal initiatives for ending homelessness and consists of 47 strategies arranged by six guiding principles including A) Prevent Homelessness, B) Subsidize Housing, C) Increase Income, D) Provide Case Management and Services, E) Create a Coordinated System, and F) Increase Affordable/Homeless Housing. The Homeless Initiative represents a commitment by all stakeholders throughout the County to prevent and end homelessness.
Through implementation of the collaborative goals of the City of Palmdale’s Homeless Plan and implementation of best practices developed through the CoC, the community will be able to serve people discharged from publicly funded institutions or systems of care such as health care facilities or correction programs. Full implementation of the Coordinated Entry System will reduce the number of people discharged from publicly funded institutions into homelessness.
Discussion
As part of this Action Plan, the City is investing $238,475 of CDBG funds in the City-sponsored South Antelope Valley Emergency Services program that will serve approximately 5,000 people with food, clothing and other essential services and referrals in an effort to prevent homelessness in Palmdale. Additionally, in 2020-2021 the City will implement the goals of the local Homeless Plan, which includes partnering with a local non-profit to provide Homeless Prevention and Rapid
CITY OF PALMDALE - 202 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Re-Housing Services utilizing Housing Asset Funds to prevent or rapidly rehouse individuals and families in Palmdale.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 203 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
AP-75 BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING – 91.220(J)
Introduction
A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or nongovernmental condition that constrains the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing, such as land use controls, property taxes, state prevailing wage requirements, environmental protection, cost of land and availability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in the sense that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful.
Based on information gathered during community meetings, the Consolidated Plan survey, the 2013-2021 Housing Element and market analysis, the primary barriers to affordable housing in Palmdale are housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources necessary to develop and sustain affordable housing. The two barriers are related in the sense that demand for affordable housing exceeds the supply and insufficient resources are available to increase the supply of affordable housing to meet demand.
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 In the development of the 2013-2021 Housing Element, the City evaluated significant public policies affecting affordable housing development such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges and growth limitations. Based on this evaluation, the City determined that it has taken all necessary steps to ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that may have been a barrier to affordable housing. Moreover, the City is actively engaged with affordable housing developers concerning the siting of affordable housing and ensuring that the entitlement process runs smoothly from inception to completion.
Discussion
To address housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources for affordable housing, this Strategic Plan calls for the investment of a significant portion of CDBG and HOME funds for the development of 99 new affordable rental housing units and provision of tenant-based rental assistance to 80 households over the next five years. Although the City no longer has access to Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside funds, the City will continue to leverage its CDBG and HOME funds to attract private and other available public resources, including land to be acquired by the City or developers to facilitate affordable housing development. This strategy will increase the supply of affordable housing and preserve existing affordable housing in the City.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 204 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
AP-85 OTHER ACTIONS – 91.220(K)
Introduction:
In the implementation of the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest CDBG and HOME resources to address obstacles to meet underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty-level families, develop institutional structure and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low- and moderate-income people include lack of funding from federal, state and other local sources, the high cost of housing that is not affordable to low-income people and the lack of availability of home improvement financing in the private lending industry. To address these obstacles, the City is investing CDBG and HOME funds through the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan in projects that will provide public services to 5,000 low- and moderate-income people to prevent homelessness, rental assistance to 40 low-income households, and projects that provide the infrastructure necessary to facilitate access to public facilities where services are provided. To address underserved needs, the City is allocating the majority of its CDBG and HOME funds (excluding Section 108 Debt Service and Administration) for program year 2020-2021 to projects that benefit low- and moderate-income people.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing In the implementation of the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest HOME funds to foster affordable housing by partnering with housing developers in an effort to support the development of new rental housing units, including:
Investing HOME funds in the Juniper Grove project to be developed by Meta Housing that will create 99 units of new affordable rental housing.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. To reduce lead-based paint hazards, the City of Palmdale will conduct lead-based paint testing and risk assessments for future rehabilitation projects where the property to be assisted was built prior to January 1, 1978 and will incorporate safe work practices or abatement into the scope of work as required to reduce lead-based paint hazards in accordance with 24 CFR Part 35.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 205 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The implementation of CDBG and HOME activities meeting the goals established in the 2020- 2024 Consolidated Plan - Strategic Plan and this Annual Action Plan will help to reduce the number of poverty-level families by:
Supporting activities that increase the supply of housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income households;
Supporting activities that ensure equal access to housing opportunities; Supporting public service activities that address homelessness and special needs populations;
Supporting activities that improve public facilities and infrastructure; and Supporting economic opportunity programs to help families recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic that began in early 2020.
In addition to these local efforts, mainstream state and federal resources also contribute to reducing the number of individuals and families in poverty. Federal programs such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Head Start provide pathways out of poverty for families who are ready to pursue employment and educational opportunities. Additionally in California, the primary programs that assist families in poverty are CalWORKS, CalFresh (formerly food stamps) and Medi-Cal. Together, these programs provide individuals and families with employment assistance, subsidy for food, medical care, childcare and cash payments to meet basic needs such as housing, nutrition and transportation. Other services are available to assist persons suffering from substance abuse, domestic violence and mental illness.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
To address the lack of resources necessary to support local programs in Palmdale for special needs populations and persons experiencing homelessness, the City’s Departments continue to facilitate strategic regional partnerships in L.A. County to bring resources into the Antelope Valley. The City’s partnership between SAVES and the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank, forged during the previous planning cycle, is an example of the level of determination the City has to provide essential services to its residents. The Department of Neighborhood Services continues to search for alternate funding sources.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
To enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies, the City will continue consulting with and inviting the participation of a wide variety of agencies and organizations involved in the delivery of housing and supportive services to low- and moderate- income residents in Palmdale—particularly the low-and moderate- income areas.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 206 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Discussion
In the implementation of the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest CDBG and HOME resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty-level families, develop institutional structure and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.
CITY OF PALMDALE - 207 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS – 91.220(L)(1,2,4)
Introduction
In the implementation of programs and activities under the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan, the City of Palmdale will follow all HUD regulations concerning the use of program income, forms of investment, overall low- and moderate-income benefit for the CDBG program and recapture requirements for the HOME program.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 72.48%
CITY OF PALMDALE - 208 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section
92.205 is as follows:
The City does not use forms of investment other than what is included in § 92.205(b).
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:
The City’s HOME-funded homebuyer programs incorporate a recapture provision in accordance with § 92.254 (a)(5)(ii). As a condition of funding, the homebuyer must enter into a HOME Participation Agreement with the City of Palmdale. The City’s investment in the property is made as a forgivable loan in exchange for a 15-year affordability period as required under the HOME Program Regulations. The affordability period is enforced by a recorded affordability covenant against the property.
Recapture of funds is required in the event of any of the following during the period of affordability:
1. Sale of the property or transfer of any kind to non-income qualified homebuyers (excluding those related to the dissolution of marriage);
2. When the residence ceases to be used as the primary residence, subleasing or renting of the property;
3. Refinancing; and
4. Failure to maintain the property in decent, safe, and sanitary condition.
The funds subject to recapture include all funds advanced in connection with the City’s homebuyer assistance, less forgiveness payments credited proportionally each year on the anniversary of the Note. HOME funds shall be recaptured from net proceeds, which are defined as the sales price minus superior loan repayment (other than HOME assistance) and closing costs. The City will recapture the entire amount of HOME funds invested from net proceeds, less any forgiveness payments credited. In the event that the net proceeds resulting from a sale are not sufficient to provide for the full return of the Borrower’s original down payment and Borrower’s cost of capital improvements to the Property (subject to City verification and approval), then the Borrower shall be entitled to recover their original down payment amount and City approved capital improvement amounts before the recapture of
CITY OF PALMDALE - 209 - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
the HOME Loan. The recaptured funds will be used to carry out HOME eligible activities.
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:
See above.
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:
The City does not intend to use HOME funds under the 2015-2016 Annual Action Plan to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds.
Discussion
In the implementation of programs and activities under the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan, the City of Palmdale will follow all HUD regulations concerning the use of CDBG and HOME funds. 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2020-2021 ACTION PLAN
Appendix A
Alternate or Local Data Sources
2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2020-2021 ACTION PLAN
Appendix A - Alternate/Local Data Sources
1 Data Source Name
LACDA Public Housing and Section 8 Data
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA)
Provide a brief summary of the data set.
Data supplied for public housing and Section 8 in Palmdale.
What was the purpose for developing this data set?
To comply with HUD Consolidated Plan requirements.
How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one geographic area or among a certain population?
The data is comprehensive for the City of Palmdale.
What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data set? The data reflects 2019 information.
What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)? Complete.
2 Data Source Name
Homeless Count & Survey Report
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
Provide a brief summary of the data set.
Data supplied for homelessness in L.A. County and the City of Palmdale.
What was the purpose for developing this data set?
To comply with HUD requirements.
How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one geographic area or among a certain population?
The data is comprehensive for the County of Los Angeles.
What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data set?
The data reflects 2019 information.
What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)? Complete.
2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2020-2021 ACTION PLAN
Appendix B
Citizen Participation and Consultation
2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2020-2021 ACTION PLAN
Appendix C
Grantee Unique Appendices
2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2020-2021 ACTION PLAN
Appendix D
SF-424, SF-424D, and Action Plan Certifications
Annual Action Plan
Substantial Amendment
FY 2021-22
Draft
September 2022
City of Palmdale i 2022 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment
This page intentionally left blank
City of Palmdale ii 2022 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................ - 1 - AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ............................................................... - 1 - PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b) ............................................................................. - 4 - AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) .......................................................................... - 5 - AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) ........................................................................................ - 22 - Expected Resources ......................................................................................................................... - 26 - AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ................................................................................. - 26 - Annual Goals and Objectives ............................................................................................................ - 31 - AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives............................................................................................... - 31 - AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) ........................................................................................................... - 34 - AP-38 Project Summary ................................................................................................................ - 36 - AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ..................................................................................... - 36 - Affordable Housing ........................................................................................................................... - 46 - AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) ........................................................................................... - 46 - AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) ................................................................................................. - 48 - AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) ..................................................... - 48 - AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) ............................................................................ - 52 - AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) ................................................................................................... - 53 - Program Specific Requirements ........................................................................................................ - 56 - AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) ............................................................... - 56 - Action Plan Tables
Table 1 - Responsible Agencies ........................................................................................................... - 4 - Table 2 - Agencies, groups, organizations who participated................................................................ - 20 - Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts ..................................................................... - 21 - Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach ............................................................................................ - 24 - Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table ................................................................................... - 27 - Table 6 – Goals Summary ................................................................................................................. - 33 - Table 7 - Project Information ............................................................................................................. - 34 - Table 8 - Geographic Distribution ...................................................................................................... - 45 - Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement.......................................... - 47 - Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type ................................................... - 47 -