City of Pomona
2023-2028 Consolidated Plan and
2023-2024 Annual Action Plan
Improving the quality of life for our
diverse community
Presented to: The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Prepared by: City of Pomona, Neighborhood Services Department 505 S. Garey Avenue Pomona, CA 91769
Benita DeFrank, Neighborhood Services Department Director Beverly Johnson, Housing Services Manager
Consolidated and Annual Action Plan
Adopted By City Council on June xx, 2023
Attachment No. 2
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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................... 5 ES-05 Executive Summary – 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) .......................................................................... 5 II. THE PROCESS ...................................................................................................................................... 14 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 24 CFR 91.200(b) ........................................................................ 14 PR-10 Consultation – 24 CFR 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ....................................................................... 15 PR-15 Citizen Participation – 24 CFR 91.105, 91.200 ............................................................................... 19 III. NEEDS ASSESSMENT .......................................................................................................................... 21 NA-05 Overview ................................................................................................................................... 21 NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment – 24 CFR 91.205(a,b,c) Summary of Housing Needs .......................... 22 NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205(b)(2)............................................ 34 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – 91.205(b)(2) ................................ 38 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burden – 91.205(b)(2) ....................................... 43 NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2) Introduction ................................... 45 NA-35 Public Housing – 91.205(b)(2) ..................................................................................................... 49 NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c) .................................................................................... 53 NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment – 91.205(b,d) .............................................................. 59 NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215(f) .......................................................... 62 IV. MARKET ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................................. 65 MA-05 Overview .................................................................................................................................. 65 City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
2 MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 24 CFR 91.210(a) & (b)(2) ................................................................. 73 MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing – 91.210(a) ................................................................ 77 MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210 (a) ....................................................... 82 MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing -91.210(b) ...................................................................................... 85 MA-30 Homeless Facilities -91.210(c) .................................................................................................... 88 MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services -91.210(d) .......................................................................... 93 MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e) ................................................................................. 98 MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215(f) ......................................................... 98 MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion ......................................................................................104 MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing ..................................................................................................105 MA-65 Hazard Mitigation ....................................................................................................................107 V. STRATEGIC PLAN ...............................................................................................................................109 SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215(a)(1) ............................................................................................113 SP-25 Priority Needs – 91.215(a)(2) ......................................................................................................115 SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215(b) ................................................................................116 SP-35 Anticipated Resources – 91.215(a)(4) ..........................................................................................117 SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure - 91.215(k)..................................................................................120 SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215 (a)(4) ...................................................................................................127 SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215 (c) ...........................................................127 SP-55 Barriers to Affordable Housing ...................................................................................................127 SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215 (d) Outreach to Homeless Persons ............................................129 City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
3 SP-65 Lead-Based Paint Hazards – 91.215 (i) .........................................................................................132 SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230 ..................................................................................................................135 VI. ANNUAL ACTION PLAN .....................................................................................................................139 AP-15 Expected Resources (91.220 (c)(1,2)) ...........................................................................................139 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives ......................................................................................................144 AP-35 Projects/Activities (91.220 (d)) ...................................................................................................145 AP-38 Project Summary .......................................................................................................................147 AP-50 Geographic Distribution (91.220 (f)) ...........................................................................................161 AP-55 Affordable Housing (91.220 (g)) ..................................................................................................163 AP-60 Public Housing (91.220 (h)) ........................................................................................................165 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities (91.220 (i)) ............................................................166 AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing (91.220 (j))..................................................................................169 AP-85 Other Actions (91.220 (k)) ..........................................................................................................171 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements (91.220 (l) (1,2,4)) .....................................................................174 APPENDICES ..........................................................................................................................................186 APPENDIX A – APPICATIONS (SF 424) ..................................................................................................187 APPENDIX B – CERTIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................188 APPENDIX C – SUMMARY OF ANNUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES...........................................................189 APPENDIX D – CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN .......................................................................................190 APPENDIX E – PUBLIC NOTICES ............................................................................................................191 APPENDIX F – COMMUNITY NEEDS AND SURVEY RESULTS...................................................................192 City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
4 APPENDIX G – HOME RECAPTURE/RESALE GUIDELINES .......................................................................193 APPENDIX H – CDBG-ELIGIBLE AREA MAP ............................................................................................194 APPENDIX I – LISTING OF PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR 2023-2024 ...........................................................195 APPENDIX J – SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ................................................................................196 APPENDIX K – ESG WRITTEN STANDARDS ............................................................................................197
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5 I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ES-05 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – 24 CFR 91.200( C), 91.220(B)
1. Introduction Community Profile
The City of Pomona is located in Los Angeles County, and can be accessed by five major thoroughfares: the San Bernardino Freeway (10), the Pomona Freeway (60), the Orange Freeway (57), the Corona Expressway (71) and the Foothill Freeway (210). It is approximately 31 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and 43 miles northeast of the Port of Long Beach. It is located in the Pomona Valley at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. With a population of 151,713, Pomona is the 3 7th most populated city in the state of California out of 1,523 cities. In 20 21, the median household income of Pomona residents was $70,494. The median age for Pomona residents is 32.9 years young. The largest Pomona racial/ethnic groups are Hispanic (71.4%) followed by Asian (10.8%) and White (10.3%)
Purpose of the Consolidated Plan
The City of Pomona’s 201 3-2028 Consolidated Plan is a five -year comprehensive strategy. It coordinates all elements of planned community development in the City, including: housing, neighborhood development, economic development and public services. These elements represent a plan and vision of community development activities to be undertaken with respect to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs.
The Consolidated Plan serves the following functions:
▪ As a planning document for the City, based on a participatory process; ▪ An application for Federal funds under HUD’s formula grant programs; ▪ A strategy for housing, homelessness, community development, and economic development; and
▪ An Action Plan that provides a description of annual projects/activities the City will undertake to carry out strategies to meet priority needs.
It includes four major components:
▪ Needs Assessment (Housing, Homeless, Non-Homeless, Non-Housing Needs); City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
6 ▪ Housing Market Analysis;
▪ The Housing and Community Development Five-Year Strategic Plan; and ▪ The One-Year Action Plan
Each component serves a specific purpose. The Housing Market Analysis and Needs Assessment components provide an overview of the housing market and other non- housing needs which assists the City in short and long -term planning. After identifying needs, the City sets priorities for its CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs.
Priorities are based on community needs and the advice of citizens, communit y agencies and other stakeholders. The Strategic Plan identifies objectives and outcomes for priority needs. The Action Plan proposes how to invest CDBG, HOME and ESG funds for the coming year to accomplish such objectives.
Goals of the Consolidated Plan
The Consolidated Plan states the City’s intent to pursue the following goals and objectives of the Community Planning and Development (CPD) Programs of the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):
1. To ensure decent housing;
2. To create and maintain a suitable living environment; and
3. To expand economic opportunities.
The City has identified ten priority needs areas to meet housing and community development goals. Priorities are based in part on responses to the 2023 Community Needs Survey and the Fair Housing Survey conducted as part of citizen participation outreach efforts, including information gathered in specific focus groups, and interviews with various organizations and service providers in the housing and community development field. The City will CDBG, HOME, ESG, and other resources to address needs in the following priority areas:
Priority Needs
Based on stakeholder input and community surveys, the following are a list of priorities the City will focus on during the 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan cycle:
1. Housing
2. Homelessness
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7 3. Special Needs/Non‐Homeless
4. Anti‐Crime
5. Economic Development
6. Infrastructure and Public Facilities Improvements
7. Public Services
8. Fair Housing
9. Code Enforcement
10. Housing Services
2. Summary of Goals, Objectives and Outcomes
The 20 23-2028 Consolidated Plan coincides with HUD’s goals to: 1) ensure decent housing; 2) create a suitable living environment; and 3) expand economic opportunities. It further outlines the City’s planned goals, outcomes a nd objectives to meet priority needs. A summary of the City’s specific goals, objectives and outcomes are:
Goals
Goal 1: Promote Fair Housing Opportunity
Goal 2: Expand Affordable Housing Supply
Goal 3: Create and Preserve Affordable Housing
Goal 4: Support Homeless Services Activities
Goal 5: Planning and Program Administration
Goal 6: Neighborhood Preservation and Eliminate Blighted Conditions Goal 7: Support Activities that Assist with Basic Needs and Provide Quality Services Goal 8: Improve Infrastructure and Public Facilities
Goal 9: Expand Economic Opportunities/Employment Training Objectives and Outcomes
Objective 1: Preserve existing housing stock through single-family housing rehabilitation
Outcome: Availability/accessibility of decent housing to low-income persons City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
8 Objective 2: Preserve at-risk housing stock through Mobile Home Rehabilitation Outcome: Availability/accessibility of decent housing to low-income persons Objective 3: Preserve rental housing stock through multi-family housing rehabilitation
Outcome: Availability/accessibility of decent housing to low-income persons Objective 4: Restore and preserve properties of special historic value Outcome: Sustainability of decent housing for low-income persons Objective 5: Further Fair Housing Efforts
Outcome: Availability/affordability/accessibility of decent housing for low-income persons
Objective 6: Increase affordable housing opportunities through CHDOs Outcome: Affordability of decent housing to low-income persons Objective 7: Increase affordable housing opportunities to first-time homebuyers Outcome: Affordability of decent housing to low-income persons Objective 8: Increase affordable rental housing opportunities through rental assistance
Outcome: Affordability of decent housing to low-income persons Objective 9: Increase the supply of affordable housing through acquisition and rehabilitation
Outcome: Availability/accessibility decent housing to low-income persons Objective 10: Conduct code enforcement in targeted areas to prevent slum/blighted conditions
Outcome: Sustainability of decent housing to low-income persons Objective 11: Reduce the number of housing units with lead-based paint hazards Outcome: Availability/accessibility decent housing to low-income persons
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9 Objective 12: Increase access to permanent housing for the homeless through rapid re- housing
Outcome: Availability/accessibility of decent housing to low-income persons Objective 13: Increase access to housing through rental assistance/homeless prevention activities
Outcome: Availability/accessibility of decent housing for low-income persons Objective 14: Record homeless statistical data (HMIS)
Outcome: Availability/accessibility of data on suitable living environment for low - income persons
Objective 15: Improve access to homeless essential services through street outreach Outcome: Availability/accessibility of services for a suitable living env ironment for low- income persons
Objective 16: Encourage linkage of emergency shelters to permanent housing Outcome: Availability/accessibility of shelter services for a suitable living environment for low-income persons
Objective 17: Improve overall infrastructure of low -to-moderate income neighborhoods
Outcome: Availability/accessibility of improved public infrastructure for a suitable living environment for low-income persons
Objective 18: Improve recreational and community facilities locat ed in low -to- moderate income neighborhoods
Outcome: Availability/accessibility of improved parks/neighborhood facilities for a suitable living environment for low-income persons Objective 19: Improve ADA accessibility throughout the City Outcome: Availability/accessibility of improved ADA access for a suitable living environment for low-income persons
Objective 20: Improve access to public services for special needs and at -risk population
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10 Outcome: Availability/accessibility of services for a suitable living environment for low- income persons
Objective 21: Improve public safety through crime prevention oriented policing Outcome: Availability/accessibility of services for a suitable living environme nt for low- income persons
Objective 22: Improve access to services through housing services and counseling Outcome: Availability/accessibility of services for a suitable living environment for low- income persons
Objective 23: Provide administration/management of grant funds and program delivery
Outcome: Availability/accessibility of services for a suitable living environment Objective 24: Increase economic opportunities that create or expand job opportunities
Outcome: Affordability of economic opportunities of jobs for low-income persons SEE APPENDIX C: SUMMARY OF ANNUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR DETAILED
INFORMATION ON ACTIVITIES, PROPOSED FUNDING AND PLANNED OUTCOMES
3. Evaluation of Past Performance
The City of Pomona is in the fifth year of its current Consolidated Plan period FY 2022-2023 (2018-2023) and has maximized resources available to meet priority community development and housing needs to ensure decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities. During FY 19 -20, the City achieved the following, which can be found in the 21-22 CAPER online at the City’s website (FY 22-23 is still underway):
Housing
▪ CDBG funds were allocated for a Housing Improvement Program that includ ed Emergency Repair and Facade Improvements. A total of 7 homes were rehabilitated utilizing these funds.
▪ 3 mobile homes were rehabilitated through the Housing Rehabilitation Program utilizing State CalHome funding.
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11 ▪ HOME funds were used to provide homeownership assistance (down -payment and/or closing costs) for 3 first-time homebuyers;
▪ CalHome funds were used to provide homeownership assistance (down payment and/or closing costs) for zero first-time homebuyers;
▪ HOME funds were used to rehabilitate 6 housing units to provide decent affordable housing to low-income households;
▪ 33 single -family homes were rehabilitated through the Housing Rehabilitation Program utilizing CDBG and HOME funding.
▪ During FY 2021 -2022, Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Funds were used to continue the Lead Education, Awareness and Control (LEAC) Program over a three year grant periood to abate lead hazards in units occupied by low - income households . A total of 33 housing units received lead remediation assistance.
Homelessness
▪ For FY 2021-2022, the City was awarded $177,141 in ESG funds. Funded categories included emergency shelter operations and homeless management information systems. A total of 85 eligible persons were served during FY 2021- 2022 with ESG funds.
Public Services
▪ Providing public services, including youth services for tutoring, after-school activities, sports programs, dental assistance, parenting/communication classes, outdoor programs, JROTC activities, music program youth employment and fair housing services to over 1,550 persons.
▪ Distribution of a Community Needs Survey soliciting input on community needs from over 43,500 households for FY 2021 -22 Annual Action Plan activities. The City received 216 survey responses.
Community Development
▪ Providing 1,365 residential h ousing unit inspections for health and safety violations through the City’s Code Enforcement Division.
The City continues to carry out its programs as identified in its approved Consolidated Plan. To date, the City has allocated all funding sources to complete programming outlined in annual Action Plans. The City has provided all requested certifications as required by HUD, and have been fair and impartial to entities City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
12 applying for federal funds to assist in program implementation. The City has not hindered Consolidated Plan implementation through either willful action or through inaction.
4. Citizen Participation Process and Consultation Process From March 31, 2023 through May 1, 2023, the City published a public notice in the local newspaper informing interested persons about the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan review/comment period. (See Appendix D for a copy of the public notice)
Access to Information/Availability to the Publ ic: As required by Federal regulations, the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan was made available at the following locations: City Hall Clerk’s Office – 2nd Floor; Neighborhood Services Department – Housing Division - 1st Floor; City of Pomona Library , Resources Desk, 625 South Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA, 91766; and the City of Pomona Website.
5. Summary of Public Comments and Impact to Goal Setting The City received public comments as referenced in Appendix J. Comments have been taken into consideration in the development of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan as part of the strategies and activities to meet those community needs.
The comments represent comments made by stakeholders through the community needs survey, a public council meet ing, a public hearing and the 30 -day comment period. Comments with eligible activities for the CDBG, HOME or ESG Programs and that were identified as having a high priority needs, have been incorporated into the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.
The Consultation and Citizen Participation Process provided outreach to various organizations, agencies, service providers and residents, and included methods for gathering input. The impact to goal setting through the consultation was improved communication between the City and its partnering agencies, as well as basic citizen input. The overall goal was to provide a method for input regarding community development and housing needs which assisted in goal-setting.
SEE APPENDIX J: SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
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13 6. Summary of Comments or Views Not Accepted
(TBD)
7. Summary
In conclusion, the Citizen Participation component of the Consolidated Plan requires major outreach to citizens and other stakeholders. The City of Pomona makes every effort to reach the greatest number of people possible to solicit input on community development and housing needs.
All public comments received were incorporated in the Consolidated Plan .
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14 II. THE PROCESS
PR-05 LEAD & RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES – 24 CFR 91.200( B)
1. Describe the agency responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan A completed Consolidated Plan describes the lead agency responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the plan, as well as agencies, groups and organizations that participate in the process. It also includes a summary of the citizen participation process, public comments, and efforts made to broaden public participation in preparing the plan.
The City of Pomona’s Community Development Department – Housing Division is the lead agency in the development and implementation of the Consolidated Plan.
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
2. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Beverly Johnson, Housing Services Manager
City of Pomona
Neighborhood Services Department, Housing Division 505
S. Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766
Phone: (909) 620-2368
Agency
Role
Name Department/Agency
CDBG
Administrator
City of Pomona Neighborhood Services Dept.
HOPWA
Administrator
N/A N/A
HOME
Administrator
City of Pomona Neighborhood Services Dept.
ESG
Administrator
City of Pomona Neighborhood Services Dept.
HOPWA-C
Administrator
N/A N/A
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15 PR-10 CONSULTATION – 24 CFR 91.100, 91.200( B), 91.215(L)
1. Introduction
Activities to Enhance Coordination Among Public and Private Agencies The City of Pomona’s Consolidated Plan is a result of consultation with a wide spectrum of public and private agencies. During the pre -submission phase, the City consulted with several agencies to determine community needs, gaps and asset inventory. A public notice was published informing Citizens, Community -Based Organizations, City Departments and the business community of the Consolidated Plan Develo pment process and requirements for submitting project proposals. A Needs Assessment Survey was also distributed citywide to receive community input.
Methods used during the consultation process included hosting stakeholder focus groups that included a broad range of internal departments, external agencies and non-profit organizations. In addition, the City held a public hearing, conducted one - on-one personal interviews, and telephone interviews with key stakeholders.
Consultation with the Continuum of Care and Efforts to Address Homelessness The City of Pomona is within the Greater Los Angeles Continuum of Care (COC ID CA- 600). The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) is the lead agency for the Continuum. The City attends quarterl y COC meetings, Entitlement Cities Meetings, and is a regional representative on the LAHSA Coordinating Council. The City also attends the LAHSA Commission meetings regularly and makes presentations to the Commission on the City’s Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan and City specific homeless data, issues, challenges and successful efforts. At the quarterly COC Meetings, the City gains information and provides feedback and input to LAHSA’s inquiries and plans. The City also participates in the County of L os Angeles Homeless Initiative strategic planning process.
The City participated in the 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2015 -2020, and 2022 Point in Time Homeless Counts. The City hosts the deployment sites, provides the deployment site coordinator, and recruits and trains volunteers. The City ensures that bed inventory data is provided for the Point in Time count. In collaboration with LAHSA, the City conducts a demographic survey to provide demographic and subpopulations data at the City level. For planning purposes, the homeless population is also asked about their housing preferences.
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16 Consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care to Determine ESG Allocations The City will continue to participate in meetings conducted by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the LA CoC lead agency, specific to implementation of the Emergency Solutio ns Grant. The city provides data and input to the CoC ESG planning process. The LA CoC, has adopted a Coordinated Entry System (CES), the Homeless Family Solutions System and the Youth CES. The City of Pomona Homeless Outreach Program is a regional host si te for the LA COC Coordinated Entry System (CES) for this program. The City of Pomona’s Homeless Program Supervisor sits on the LAHSA Coordinated Entry System Council and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) Homelessness Committee and Homeless Workgroup.
The City gathers input from the local Pomona Continuum of Care Coalition (PCOCC).
This coalition of about 40 local service providers, residents and homeless individuals includes faith -based groups, non -profit organizations, shelters and transitional housing providers, and state, county and City departments that provid e assistance for homeless persons. The City provides community information and feedback presentations at the PCOCC meetings. The City also sends out a survey to the entire community annually to gather community input specific to prioritization of services and housing for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness. The PCOCC hosts an annual Community Input Meeting for the Annual Action Plan.
2. Agencies, Groups, Organizations that Participated in the Process The following matrix provides a snapshot of agencies that participated during the consultation process:
24 CFR Agency Type • Agency Consulted
91.100(a)(1) Housing Services • Neighborhood Partnerships Housing Services, Inc. (NPHS)
Fair Housing Services • Housing Rights Center
Homeless Services • Los Angeles Homeless Services
Authority (LAHSA)
• Inland Valley Hope Partners
• Pomona Continuum of Care Coalition
• House of Ruth, Inc.
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17 Social/Health Services • Tri-City Mental Health Clinic • Assistance League of Pomona Valley
• Claremont Afterschool Program, Inc.
• House of Ruth, Inc
• Lincoln Avenue Reform Church
• Pomona Unified School District
• Services Center for Independent
Living
• City of Pomona Public Works
Department
• City of Pomona Community Services
Dept.
• City of Pomona Police Department
• Pomona Youth & Family Master Plan
Committee
• Urban League Workforce
Development
91.100(a)(2) Chronically Homeless • Pomona Continuum of Care Coalition • Los Angeles Homeless Service
Authority
91.100(a)(3) Lead-Based Paint • L.A. County Department of Public Health
• Advanced Education Services
91.100(a)(4) Government • L.A. County
• City of Pomona City Council
91.100(a)(5) Planning Agencies • Los Angeles County Service Planning Area Committee (SPA 3)
• San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments (SGVCOG)
91.100(c) PHA Plan • Pomona Housing Authority
Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
3. How the Agencies/Groups/Organizations Were Consulted The Consultation and Citizen Participation Process provided outreach to various organizations, agencies, service providers and residents, and included the following methods for gathering input:
▪ Stakeholder Focus Groups
▪ Public Hearings
▪ Consultation with Community Based Organizations
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18 ▪ Community Needs Survey
4. 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?
ESG Written
Standards
LAHSA Continuum of Care Goal coincide with COC goals
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
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19 PR-15 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION – 24 CFR 91.105, 91.200
1. Citizen Participation Process
The following summarizes the City’s efforts for Citizen Participation and Consultation:
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan Development : Citizens were invited to provide input into development of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, including identification of priority needs and setting goals and objectives, through one or more of the following mechanisms: community meetings/stakeholder focus groups, community needs survey, request for funding proposals (RFPs), public comment period and public hearing process. To ensure citizen and stakeholder participation in the development of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, outreach efforts included mailing informational postcards to over 43,50 0 households, informing them of community meeting dates and requesting their input via a Community Needs Survey. Surveys were delivered to over thirteen community service centers, available online at the City’s website, available at the City Hall Housing c ounter and available at all Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan related community meetings. The Community Needs Survey was available on line beginning October 25, 2022. The final due date for submission of both online and paper surveys was January 31, 2023. The FY 2023 -2024 Community Needs Survey was distributed in English and Spanish.
Public Hearings and/or Meetings: Public hearings provide a major source of citizen input on proposed programs and activities. Two (2) public hearings and eight (8) community meetings were held in order to address housing and community development needs.
Public Notification: To ensure that all City residents had ample opportunity to take notice of all scheduled public hearings, notices were published in a local newsp aper of general circulation at least ten (10) days prior to the date of public hearing.
Evaluation/Review and Comment: Citizens were given the opportunity to review and comment on the Draft Five Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan from March 31, 2023, through May 1, 2023 The City published a public notice in the local newspaper informing interested persons about the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan review/comment period. (See Appendix D for a copy of the public notice).
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20 Access to Information/Availability to the Public: As required by Federal regulations, the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan was made available at the following locations: City Hall Clerk’s Office – 2nd Floor; Neighborhood Services Department – Housing Divisio n- 1st Floor; City of Pomona Library, Resources Desk, 625 South Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA, 91766; and the City of Pomona Website.
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
Attendance
Summary
of
Comments
Received
Summary of
Comments
Not
Accepted &
Reason
Public Hearings All Stakeholders See Appendix J None
Public Meetings Residents See Appendix J None
Survey All Stakeholders See Appendix F None
Social Media All Stakeholders See Appendix J None
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
Summary of Citizen Comments
Citizen comments have been taken into consideration in the development of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan as part of the strategies and activities to meet those community needs. The comments represent those made by stakeholders through the community needs survey, a public council meeting, a public hearing and the 30 -day comment period. Comments with eligible activities for the CDBG, HOME o r ESG Programs and that were identified as having a high priority needs, have been incorporated into the Action Plan.
SEE APPENDIX J: SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
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21 III. NEEDS ASSESSMENT
NA-05 OVERVIEW
This section of the Consolidated Plan represents an examination of the City’s Housing, Homeless, Non -Homeless Special, and Non -Housing Community Development Needs. The Housing Market Analysis will provide a more detailed look at the City’s Housing Needs and the services and facilities to meet those needs.
In determining the needs of the community, several characteristics of the community are key. Those include the population, household size and composition, as well as the median income of households among other things.
In 1890 , just two years after being incorporated, the City of Pomona had a population of just over 3,600 persons. The City has grown steadily since, with the most rapid growth occurring in the 1950s and 1980s. In recent years, however, Pomona’s population appears to have stabilized at a pproximately 150,000 persons.
According to 20 20 Census data, the City’s population was recorded at 151,713 persons, which has slightly increased by 1.7% percent from the previous decade.
Household income is the key determinant of ability to pay for housing. For many households, their income is too limited to afford existing housing , particularly given the steady upward trend of housing costs that has been experienced year -over-year across Los Angeles County since mid -2020. A larger number of households have incomes too low to afford new housing. According to the 20 20 Census and the 2017- 2021 ACS data, higher proportions of Hispanic residents in Pomona have incomes below the poverty level compared to the Hispani c populations in the surrounding jurisdictions.
Noting the lower proportions of Hispanic residents in the overall surrounding jurisdictions, and the higher ratios of Hispanic residents living below the poverty level in Pomona, the high concentration of His panic residents may be attributed in part due to a displacement of this population from higher cost neighboring areas. In the City of Pomona, increasing availability of affordable housing for low-income households, in addition the current and historically present Hispanic -serving institutions may continue to attract Hispanic populations to the City.
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22 NA-10 HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT – 24 CFR 91.205( A,B,C) SUMMARY OF HOUSING NEEDS
Demographics Base Year:
2010
Most Recent Year: 2020 % Change
Population 149,058 151,713 1.8%
Households 38,535 41,457 8.1%
Median Income $50,497 $70,494 28.4%
Table 5 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Data Source: 2010 Census (Base Year), 2017-2021 ACS (Most Recent Year) Number of Households Table
0-30%
HAMFI
>30-50%
HAMFI
>50-80%
HAMFI
>80-100%
HAMFI
>100%
HAMFI
Total Households 9,075 7,665 9,060 4,015 9,280
Small Family Households 3,390 3,415 4,145 1,900 4,250
Large Family Households 1,395 1,815 2,530 1,030 1,885
Household contains at
least one person 62-74
years of age
1,820
1,610
1,915
1,040
2,435
Household contains at
least one person age 75
or older
1,214
915
995
305
725
Households with one or
more children 6 years
old or younger
2,255
1,975
2,045
910
1,365
Table 6 - Total Households Table
Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS
The number of households with unmet housing needs, including one (1) or more problems of overcrowding, incomplete plumbing or kitchen facilities, and cost burden can be estimated based on Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) Data. As indicat ed in the tables to follow, there are a large number of households with problems. Among the households are owners with problems and renters with problems both at various income levels. The number of households with problems can be expected to increase in t he next ten years. The development of this new Five-Year Consolidated Plan Strategy coincides with the drafting of a new
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23 Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), allowing for coordination of demographic research and analysis, program evaluation, and development o f strategies to address needs.
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24 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
185
60 85
30 360
35 20
15 0
69 Severely
Overcrowded -
With >1.51
people per
room (and
complete
kitchen and
plumbing)
685
400
290
65 1,440
70 50
150
40 310
Overcrowded -
With 1.01-1.5
people per
room (and
none of the
above
problems)
875
715
545
135
2,270
65 385
495
260
1,250
Housing cost
burden greater
than 50% of
income (and
none of the
above
problems)
3,210
1,045
120
0 4,375
1,305
895
355
0 22,555
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25 Housing cost
burden greater
than 30% of
income (and
none of the
above
problems)
855
1,640
1,345
60 3,900
335
840
1,535
475
3,185
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
Zero/negative
Income (and
none of the
above
problems)
410
0 0
0 410
155
0 0
0 155
Table 7 – Housing Problems Table
Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS
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
4,950
2,215
1,040
230
8,435
1,480
1,350
1,015
300
4,145
Having none of
four housing
problems or cost
burden not
computed, none
of the other
three severe
housing
problems
1,670
2,240
2,965
1,165
8,040
975
1,860
4,045
2,320
9,200
Table 8 – Housing Problems 2
Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS
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26 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 2,610 1,625 625 4,855 530 1,010 1,095 2,635 Large
Related
1,025
785
230
2,040
245
425
410
1,080
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total
Elderly 1,005 340 80 1,425 795 430 350 1,575
Other 1,315 580 390 2,285 195 160 170 525
Total need by
income
5,640 3,440 1,525 10,605 1,765 2,025 2,025 5,815
Table 9 – Cost Burden > 30%
Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS
4. 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 2,045 440 35 2,520 440 495 160 1,095
Large Related 685 130 0 815 165 220 30 415
Elderly 710 125 0 835 605 225 140 970
Other 810 390 85 1,285 170 70 30 270
Total need by
income
4,250 1,085 120 5,455 1,380 1,010 360 2,750
Table 10 – Cost Burden > 50%
Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS
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27 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
1,405 870 505 130 2,910 85 330 360 200 975
Multiple,
unrelated family
households
185 205 310 70 770 50 100 270 100 520
Other, non-
family
households
19 55 20 0 94 0 0 24 0 25
Total need by
income
1,609 1,130 835 200 3,774 135 430 655 300 1,520
Table 11 – Crowding Information – 1/2
Data Source: 2015 - 2019 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
1,830 1,385 1,130 4,345 425 590 915 1,930
Table 12 – Crowding Information – 2/2
Data Source: 2015 - 2019 CHAS
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.
Roughly 15,543 people in Pomona, or 11 .12% percent of City residents five years of age or older, had some sort of disability as of 2021. This is similar to the Cou nty
10.68% and State 11.28% disability rates. Under the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF), disability is defined as the product of interactions among individuals’ bodies; their physical, emotional, and mental health; and the physical and social environment in which they live, work, or play. The U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) attempts to capture six aspects of disability: hearing, vision, cognitive, ambulatory, self-care, and independent living. A more deta iled description of each disability is provided below:
City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
28 • Hearing disability: Refers to deafness or serious difficulty hearing. • Vision disability: Refers to blindness or serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses.
• Cognitive disability: Refers to serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
• Ambulatory disability: Refers to serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs. • Self-care disability: Refers to a condition that restricts ability to dress or bathe. • Independent living difficulty: Refers to a condition that restricts ability doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor’s office or shopping The table below shows the types of disability in Pomona by age group. Among the 17,158 elderly residents in the City, 38.93% had one or more disabilities. Members of this group are particularly vulnerable not only because of their frail condition but also because of their often fixed and limited incomes.
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29 People with Disabilities in Pomona, Civilian Non-
Institutionalized Population
Disability Type People with Disabilities Percent of Disabled Population1
People under age 18 : 1,347 3.6%
Hearing Diiffculty .5%
Vision Difficulty 1.1%
Cognitive Difficulty 3.2%
Ambulatory Difficulty .9%
Self-care Difficulty 1.3%
Independent Living Difficulty 0.0%
People aged 18 to 64 years: 7,657 8%
Hearing Difficulty 1.8%
Vision Difficulty 2%
Cognitive Difficulty 3.6%
Ambulatory Difficulty 3.4%
Self-care Difficulty 1.4%
Independent Living Difficulty 2.9%
People aged 65 years and over: 6,680 38.93%
Hearing Difficulty 11.8%
Vision Difficulty 8.3%
Cognitive Difficulty 11.3%
Ambulatory Difficulty 38.7%
Self-care Difficulty
Independent Living Difficulty
10.9%
20.7%
Table 13 – People with Disabilities
1This number may count persons having one or more disabilities.
Source: American Community Survey, 5 Year Estimates, 2017-2021
Housing needs for persons with disabilities varies depending on the type of disability. However, persons with disabilities often need accessibility and barrier free design, as well affordability and proximity and accessibility to transportation and services. Other persons with disabilities may require a group living environment where supervision and supportive services are provided or may require and institutional setting where medical attention is provided.
Developmentally Disabled
Changes in State law (SB 812), approved by the CA Legislature in 2010 amended State Housing Elemen t Law to require the Housing Element to analyze the housing needs of persons with developmental disabilities and to identify resources to serve City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
30 this population. As defined in Section 4512 of the Welfare and Institutions Code a "Developmental disability" is defined as a disability that originates before an individual attains age 18 years, continues, or can be expected to continue, indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial disability for that individual which includes mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism. This term shall also include disabling conditions found to be closely related to mental retardation or to require treatment similar to that required for individuals with mental retardation but shall not include other handicapping conditions that are solely physical in nature.
Because developmental disabilities exist before adulthood, the first issue in supportive housing for the developmentally disabled is the transition from the person’s living situation as a c hild to an appropriate level of independence as an adult. In addition, developmentally disabled individuals are in need of housing adapted to their needs, proximity to services and transportation as well as various types of housing such as group living opportunities and supportive services. Special consideration should also be given to the affordability of housing, as people with developmental disabilities may be living on a fixed income.
The State Department of Developmental Services (DDS) curren tly provides community based services to approximately 271,000 persons with developmental disabilities and their families through a statewide system of 21 regional centers, four developmental centers, and two community -based facilities. The San Gabriel / Pomona Regional Center is one of 21 regional centers in the State of California that provides point of entry to services for people with developmental disabilities. The center is a private, non -profit community agency that contracts with local businesses to offer a wide range of services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
In January 2010 the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), announced its intention to close the Lanterman Developmental Center in Pomona. The Lanterman Developmental Center once provided 24-hour residential care for individuals with developmental disabilities. At one time the Center served more than 3,000 residents.
DDS was required to complete closure of Lanterman by the end of 2014 and has since turned over jurdisdiction of the property to Cal Poly Pomona University by the California Department of Finance via a Memorandum of Understanding and is now under development for other uses.
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31 The table below provides information from the State of California Department of Development Services San Gabriel / Pomona Regional Center, charged by the State of California with the care of people with developmental disabilities.
Developmental Disability Services Provided, by Age, for City of Pomona Zip Code 0-17 Years 18+ Years Total
91766 521 429 950
91767 352 464 816
91768 251 223 474
Total 1,124 1,116 2,240
Table 14 – Developmental Disability Services Provided, by Age Source: DDS, Quarterly Consumer Report by Age Group and Residence Type, End of Year 2021
Common Housing Problems
The most common housing problems continue to be overcrowding and housing cost burden. Based on ACS data, renter households are slightly more affected by overcrowding, while owners are more affected by housing cost burden.
For homeless persons or those at risk of homelessness, the most significan t problem is the lack of affordable housing. This problem is compounded by the lack of available resources available to assist with effectively meeting the housing needs of lower-income or no income households.
Although efforts across the State have been increasingly put forth by local agencies to reduce housing problems for chronically homeless persons , there is still an insufficient inventory of emergency shelter, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing designated to me et the specific needs of these populations who often struggle with physical and mental health problems in addition to substance abuse issues. Many chronically homeless persons have multiple co -occurring disorders which makes housing stability more difficult to maintain once achieved.
Populations/Households More Affected By These Problems
Large Families
Large families are more affected by overcrowding. A larger family can face problems in acquiring housing due to their lower per capita income than smaller families. Also, the scarcity of larger housing units leads to overcrowding which appears more prevalent in renter households. For example, Asian or Hispanic cultures often City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
32 choose to live multi -generationally, requiring larger housing units. If thes e considerations are unaccounted for, inappropriate housing stock and availability within a city may occur leading to overcrowding.
Seniors
The primary concerns of the elderly are income, housing and transportation. Many seniors live on a fixed income, tied to retirement payments and high healthcare costs. Due in part to their age, seniors are more susceptible to mobility issues and self-care limitations which suggests a need for accessible shops and services, open space, as socia l activities. Specific housing needs of the senior population includes affordable housing, supportive housing (such as intermediate care facilities, group homes, and other housing needs that includes a planned service component. As of 2021, 11.8 percent of Pomona residents were seniors (over 65 years of age), and
38.9% of these seniors had one or more disabilities. About 21.6% of all households are headed by a senior, and 37.6% of those households consist of one person.
Single-Headed Households
Single-parent families made up 27.6% of all households in Pomona, with more than half of those consisting of a mother with children. These families may need housing assistance at a higher rate than other families due to a lower per capita income and the possibility that a parent can work only part time in order to care for the children.
In addition, women tend to hold lower paying jobs than do men. Single -parent families may be in particular need of childcare. Living near clustered mixed -use centers providing neighborhood retail, service commercial, childcare, open space, supportive service and transit opportunities—can allow single parents to work and take care of errands in close proximity to home and childcare.
Characteristics and Needs of Low -Income Individuals and Families w/ Children who are currently housed but at Risk of Becoming Homeless:
Families and individuals in need of homeless prevention assistance must be at or below 30% of area median income. Comparing the HUD 2022 Income limits, and data from percentages of households with specific income ranges, analytics show that over 2 3% of the households in Pomona may be Extremely Low-Income households. A few of the needs of such households include affordable housing, larger housing units and ample income or jobs.
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33 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:
Needs of Formerly Homeless Families and Individuals who are receiving or received Rapid Re -Housing assistance and are nearing termination of that assistance:
Most former homeless families or individuals that received homeless assistance are now in need of higher paying jobs or affordable housing. The City’s Rapid Re-housing program offered one -month rent or move -in assistance. Because medium and long- term assistance was not extended, there are no clients that are nearing termination of assistance.
Housing Characteristics Linked with Instability and Increased Risk of Homelessness Households with instability and increased risk of homelessness will meet one of the following housing characteristics in addition to the at-risk of homeless criteria.
• Have moved because of economic reasons two or more times during the 60 days immediately preceding the application for assistance; or • Are living in the home of another because of economic hardship; or • Have been notified that their right to occupy their current housing or living situation will be terminated within 21 days after the date of application for assistance; or
• Live in a hotel or motel and the cost is not paid for by charitable organizations or by Federal, State, or local government programs for low-income individuals; or
• Live in an SRO or efficiency apartment unit in which there reside more than two persons or live in a larger housing unit in which there reside more than one and a half persons per room; or
• Are exiting a publicly funded institution or system of care City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
34 NA-15 DISPROPORTIONATELY GREATER NEED: HOUSING PROBLEMS – 91.205(B)(2) Introduction
Disproportionate needs for decent housing occur when members of a racial or ethnic group are disproportionately affected by a housing problem. HUD defines the disproportionate prevalence of a housing need as “…. When the percentage of persons in a category of need (such as those experiencing a housing problem) who are members of a particular racial or ethnic group is at least ten percentage points higher than the percentage of persons in the category as a whole. As such, disproportionate needs can be seen for any income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately greater share of housing problems.
Disproportionate share thresholds varied for each income category, and disproportionate needs were seen more among households in the 0 -30% Area Median Income.
0%-30% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems OR
cost burden not
computed, none
of the other 3
severe housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a
whole
1,865
775
White 190 295
Black / African
American
5.805
1,010
Asian 200 110
American Indian,
Alaska Native
35 1,550
Pacific Islander 4,075 890
Hispanic 514 600
Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI
Data Source: 20015-2019 CHAS
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35 *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% Cost of Area Median Income
Housing Problems* Has one or more
of the four
housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems OR
cost burden not
computed, none
of the other 3
severe housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a
whole
2,520
1,245
White 2,870 470
Black / African
American
5,305
1,195
Asian 0 4
American Indian,
Alaska Native
385
190
Pacific Islander 370 25
Hispanic 560 100
Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI
Data Source: 2015-2019 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%
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36 50%-80% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems OR
cost burden not
computed, none
of the other 3
severe housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a
whole
2,830
2,790
White 1,710 1,110
Black / African
American
4,200
3,465
Asian 0 0
American Indian,
Alaska Native
435
360
Pacific Islander 170 145
Hispanic 480 355
Table 17 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI
Data Source: 2015-2019 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%
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37 80%-100% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems OR
cost burden not
computed, none
of the other 3
severe housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a
whole
900
2,140
White 225 730
Black / African
American
730
2,345
Asian 0 0
American Indian,
Alaska Native
205
305
Pacific Islander 0 60
Hispanic 40 285
Table 18 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI Data Source: 2015-2019 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%
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38 NA-20 DISPROPORTIONATELY GREATER NEED: SEVERE HOUSING PROBLEMS – 91.205(B)(2) Introduction
As it relates to severe housing problems, it appears that the Hispanic ethnic group continues to have a greater number of one or more of the four housing problems.
Disproportionate needs were seen among households in the 0 - 30% Area Median Income.
0%-30% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing
Problems*
Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems OR cost
burden not
computed, none
of the other 3
severe housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 6,430 2,645
White 985 4295
Black / African American 455 235
Asian 750 475
American Indian, Alaska
Native
4 45
Pacific Islander 0 0
Hispanic 4,095 1300
Table 19 – Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI
Data Source: 2015-2019 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 Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
39 30%-50% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems OR cost
burden not
computed, none
of the other 3
severe housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 3,565 4,100
White 385 640
Black / African American 120 235
Asian 440 330
American Indian, Alaska
Native
0 35
Pacific Islander 0 4
Hispanic 2,445 2,835
Table 20 – Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI
Data Source: 2015-2019 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%
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40 50%-80% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems OR
cost burden not
computed, none
of the other 3
severe housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,055 7,010
White 155 905
Black / African American 150 455
Asian 120 720
American Indian, Alaska
Native
0 0
Pacific Islander 0 10
Hispanic 1,630 4,860
Table 21 – Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI
Data Source: 2015-2019 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%
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41 80%-100% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems OR
cost burden not
computed, none
of the other 3
severe housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 530 3,585
White 10 575
Black / African American 0 320
Asian 45 360
American Indian, Alaska
Native
0 15
Pacific Islander 0 0
Hispanic 475 2,160
Table 22 – Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI
Data Source: 2015-2019 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 the available data, it is evident that minority groups in Pomona, experience higher rates of housing cost burden, overcrowding, and/or substandard housing conditions when compared to non-minority groups.
Housing Problems
Tables 15-22 demonstrates the percentage of race/ethnicity groups and families with children experiencing two potential categories of housing need. The first category is households experiencing “one of four housing problems”:
• housing cost burden (defined as paying more than 30 per cent of income for monthly housing costs including utilities);
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42 • overcrowding (HUD defines overcrowding as more than one person per room – which includes all habitable rooms in the unit, i.e. bedroom, living room, dining room, but excludes bathroom and kitchen, etc.);
• lacking a complete kitchen; or
• lacking plumbing.
The second category is households experiencing “one of four severe housing problems” which are:
• severe housing cost burden (defined as paying more than half (50 percent) of one’s income for monthly housing costs including utilities); • severe overcrowding (HUD defines severe overcrowding as more than 1.5 persons per room – which includes habitable rooms in the unit, i.e. bedroom, living room, dining room, but excludes bathroom and kitchen, etc.); and • lacking a complete kitchen; or
• lacking plumbing.
In the City, large family households (5 or more persons) are more likely to experience any of the four above mentioned housing problems. W h i t e (11 percent) and Hispanic (6 0 percent) households are the racial groups most likely to experience housing problems in Pomona.
In Pomona, the most prevalent housing problem is housing cost burden, with slightly over a quarter (37 percent) of all City households and 39 percent of extremely low-income households overpaying for housing.
The input collected through community participation efforts expressed a need for affordable housing that supports a variety of household types, including low- income families, single -parents, working poor, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
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43 NA-25 DISPROPORTIONATELY GREATER NEED: HOUSING COST BURDEN – 91.205(B)(2) Introduction
Cost burden provides an indicator of the ability to sustain a household budget in consideration of other factors beyond housing costs (i.e., utilities, food, maintenance, etc.). Whenever households pay an excessive amount of their income on costs directly related to housing, it decreases the amount of income available for other needs. This indicator is an important measurement of local housing market conditions as it reflects the affordability of housing in the community. A household experiences a cost burden if between 30 and 50 percent of a household income is used for housing costs, and a household experiences a severe cost burden if 50.1 percent or more of household income is devoted to housing costs. For renters, this represents monthly rent and any energy costs incurred. For homeowners, t his includes all energy costs, water and sewer charges, refuse collection, taxes, insurance, and principal and interest on a mortgage.
Severely cost burdened renters and homeowners with a mortgage are at risk of homelessness because and financial setback could result in the inability to cover housing costs.
As it relates to housing cost burden, it appears that the Hispanic ethnic group has more disproportionate needs which were seen among households in the 0 -30% Area Median Income.
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44 Housing Cost Burden
Housing
Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50%
No / negative
income (not
computed)
Jurisdiction
as a whole
20,980
9,215
8,284
620
White 3,955 1,295 1,305 115
Black /
African
American
1,375
535
685
45 Asian 2,320 935 1,210 165
American
Indian, Alaska
Native
80 70
4 0
Pacific
Islander
15 10
0 0
Hispanic 12,965 6,250 4,885 245
Table 23 – Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI
Data Source: 2015-2019 CHAS
City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
45 NA-30 DISPROPORTIONATELY GREATER NEED: DISCUSSION – 91.205( B)(2) INTRODUCTION Disproportionate needs were seen more among Hispanic households in the 0 -30% and 50-80% Area Median Income bracket. Race and ethnicity diversity was apparent amongst all income groups with all income groups having high incidents of one to four housing problems.
Cost burden is an important housing issue because paying a high proportion of on e’s income for housing leaves less money available for other basic necessities, such as food and health care. Housing cost burden is typically linked to household income. Generally, the proportion of a household’s income dedicated to housing costs increases as overall income decreases. State and federal standards specify that a household experiences a housing cost burden if it pays 30 percent or more of its gross income on housing. A severe housing cost burden is when a household pays 50 percent or more of its gross income on housing.
Housing overpayment is typically less likely among owners than renters, as renters do not have the option of mortgaging or selling property to generate cash.
Extremely low - and very low -income renters are disproportionately impacted by overpayment.
Thirty s even percent of all Pomona households were overpaying for housing while the majority of extremely low -, very low - and low -income households were overpaying. Almost one-third of extremely low - income Pomona households spent over half of their income on housing and seventeen percent of households with moderate or above moderate incomes overpaid for housing.
Overpayment was more frequent among Pomona extremely -low and very low - income renters than homeowners in the same income categories and more frequent among low and moderate income homeowners.
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46 Summary of Housing Overpayment (Cost Burden)
Homeowners Renters
Home by Cost
Burden1
Cost
Burden
> 30%
Percent2
Cost
Burden >
50%
Percent2
Cost
Burden >
30%
Percent2
Cost
Burden >
50%
Percent2
Household Income
less than or = 30%
1,695
4.4%
1,130
3.4%
5,105
13.1%
4,300
11.1%
Household Income
>30% to less-than or
=50% MFI3
1,925
5%
1,160
3%
3,335
8.6%
1,275
3.3%
Household Income
>50% to less-than or
=80% MFI3
2,285
5.9%
650
1.7%
1,945
5%
235
0.6%
Household Income
>80% to less-than or
=100% MFI3
755
1.9%
55 0.1%
310
0.8%
20 0.1%
Household Income
>100% MFI3
689
1.8%
4 0%
90 0.2%
0 0%
1. Cost burden is the ration of housing costs to household income. For enter, housing cost is gross rent (contract rent plus utilities).
For owners, housing cost is “select monthly owners costs,’ which includes mortgage payment, utilities, association fees, insurance, and real estate taxes.
2. Percent of total households in Pomona.
3. MFI refers to the HUD Area Median Family Income – this is the median family income calculated by HUD for each jurisdiction to determine Fair Market Rents (FMRs) and income limits for HUD programs. MFI will not necessarily be the same as other calculations of median incomes (such as a simple Census number), due to a series of adjustments tata are made.
Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS), 2013-2017.
Table 24 – Summary of Housing Overpayment (Cost Burden)
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47 R/ECAPs in Pomona
In an effort to identify racially/ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (R/ECAPs), HUD has identified census tracts with a majority non-White population (greater than 50 percent) and a poverty rate that exceeds 40 percent or is three times the average tract poverty rate for the metropolitan area.
According to the HUD AFFH Mapping tool, in 20 20, three areas within the City of Pomona with a high poverty concentration are classified as R/ECAPs. These areas are scattered across the City. One R/ECAP is located further east and is bordered by San Antonio Avenue, East 1 st street, and the City’s eastern boundary . Another R/ECAP is located in the City’s west side, bordered by the City’s western boundary/California State Route 57, Temple Avenue, and Pomona/Valley Blvd.
However, the R/ECAP located in the City’s west side is primarily farmland with little residential population.
R/ECAP Trends
The number and locations of the identified R/ECAPs in Pomona have changed over time (since 1990). In 1990 the City had no identified R/ECAPs by 2000 this increased to a single, moderately sized R/ECAP located in central Pomona. In 2010, the City had three R/ECAP areas distributed across the City . By 2020, the City had two R/ECAP areas, both bordering the City’s western and eastern boundaries.
With regards to race, Hispanic residents have consistently resided in the City’s R/ECAPs. In 20 20, of the City’s foreign -born population, Mexican -born residents were the predominant group in the City’s R/ECAPs. Accordingly, a majority of households in R/ECAPs with Limited English Proficiency identified to primarily speak Spanish.
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48 City of Pomona
Region (Los
Angeles-Long
Beach-Anaheim
CBSA)
R/ECAP Race/Ethnicity Total % Total %
Total Population in R/ECAPs 6,704 - 546,276 -
White, Non-Hispanic 574 8.56% 40,709 7.45%
Black, Non-Hispanic 390 5.82% 74,659 13.67%
Hispanic 5,500 82.04% 381,529 69.84%
Asian or Pacific Islander, Non-Hispanic 163 2.43% 40,491 7.41% Native American, Non-Hispanic 14 0.21% 963 0.18%
Other, Non-Hispanic 4 0.06% 1,471 0.27%
R/ECAP Family Type Total % Total %
Total Families in R/ECAPs 1,274 - 99,701 -
Families with children 880 69.07% 61,596 61.78%
R/ECAP National Origin Country Total % Total %
Total Population in R/ECAPs - 6,704 - 546,276 -
#1 country of origin Mexico 1,838 27.42% 128,177 23.46% #2 country of origin El Salvador 129 1.92% 36,199 6.63% #3 country of origin Western Africa 69 1.03% 27,449 5.02% #4 country of origin Philippines 42 0.63% 7,789 1.43%
#5 country of origin China excl. Taiwan 27 0.40% 6,385 1.17% #6 country of origin Other Central America 24 0.36% 3,470 0.64% #7 country of origin Other South Central Asia 18 0.27% 2,586 0.47% #8 country of origin Israel 13 0.19% 2,237 0.41%
#9 country of origin Other Eastern Europe 13 0.19% 1,799 0.33% #10 country of origin Other South America 13 0.19% 1,702 0.31% Notes:
1. 10 most populous groups at the jurisdiction level may not be the same as the 10 most populous at the Region level, and are thus labeled separately.
2. Data Sources: Decennial Census; 2017-2021 ACS
Table 25 - R/ECAP Demographics
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49 NA-35 PUBLIC HOUSING – 91.205( B)(2)
Introduction
The City of Pomona does not have any Public Housing. However, the Pomona Housing Authority does provide assisted affordable housing via the following program:
▪ Housing Choice Voucher Program (Formerly Known as Section 8) Totals in Use
Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled*
# of units
vouchers
in use
0 0
0 XXX
0 XXX
XX
0 0
Table 26 – Public Housing by Program Type
*Includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
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
0 0
0 XXX
0 XXX
XXX
0 Average length of stay 0 0 0 X 0 X X 0
Average Household
size
0 0
0 X
0 X
X
0 # Homeless at
admission
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
# of Elderly Program
Participants (>62)
0 0
0 XXX
0 XXX
0 0
# of Disabled Families 0 0 0 XXX 0 XXX 0 0
# of Families requesting
accessibility features
0 0
0 XXX
0 XXX
X
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 27 – Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
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50 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 0 0 0 XXX 0 XXX 0 0 0
Black/African
American
0 0
0 XXX
0 XXX
X
0 0
Asian 0 0 0 XX 0 XX 0 0 0
American
Indian/Alaska
Native
0 0
0 X
0 X
0 0
0 Pacific
Islander
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 28 – Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type *Includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
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 0 0 0 XXX 0 XXX 0 0 0
Not
Hispanic
0 0
0 XXX
0 XXX
X
0 0
Table 29 – Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type *Includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
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51 Section 504 Needs Assessment
Needs of Public Housing Tenants and Applicants on the Waiting List for Accessible Units
Requests for accommodation for persons with disabilities range from the following:
1. Permitting applications and reexaminations to be completed by mail
2. Conducting home visits
3. Using higher payment standards (either within the acceptable range or with HUD approval of a payment standard outside the PHA range) if the PHA determines this is necessary to enable a person with disabilities to obtain a suitable housing unit
4. Providing time extensions for locating a unit when necessary because of lack of availability of accessible units or special challenges of the family in seeking a unit
5. Permitting an authorized designee or advocate to participate in the application or certification process and any other meetings with PHA staff
6. Displaying posters and other housing information in locations throughout the PHA‘s office in such a manner as to be easily readable from a wheelchair
7. Requests for information regarding available housing for seniors, not specifically for modified units.
Most Immediate Needs of Residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Holders
Ninety-nine percent of the requests from housing choice voucher holders fall within these three categories:
1. Conducting home visits
2. Providing time extensions for locating a unit when necessary because of lack of availability of accessible units or special challenges of the family in seeking a unit
3. Permitting an authorized designee or advocate to participate in the application or certification process and any other meetings with PHA staff
How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large
The needs of the housing choice voucher holders are similar and non - similar to the housing needs of the population as a whole. Both populations need housing units for City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
52 large households. Also, as evidenced by the lower -income bracket of the majority of Pomona residents, both populations also need affordable housing.
In contrast, housing choice voucher holders may need more accommodations for housing than the population at large, such as: housing inspections, assistance locating housing, assistance when dealing with landlords of housing and more administrative support due to the technical requirements of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
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53 NA-40 HOMELESS NEEDS ASSESSMENT – 91.205(C)
1. Introduction
This section discusses the characteristics and needs of the homeless population, as well as the services, programs, and facilities available to homeless persons.
HUD defines the term “homeless” according to the Steward B. McKinney Act, 42 U.S.C 11301, et seq. (1994), which states that a person is considered homeless if the person lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, or a person who has primary nighttime residence, or a person who has a primary nighttime residence that is:
1. A supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations
2. An institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized, or
3. A public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings
Subpopulations
HUD defines several homeless subpopulations. This does not include the entire universe of reasons for homelessness but does include many of the reasons most often cited as contributing factors to persons becoming homeless. In addition to these definitions, a person could become homeless through earthquake, fire, or other natural disaster.
The mentally ill – Severely mentally ill persons with serious and persistent mental or emotional impairment that significantly limits their ability to live independently. In general, one percent of the general population meets a definition of severe mental illness on the ba sis of diagnosis and disability. According to the LAHSA Homeless Report, 21% of those homeless in the region have an Access III diagnoses.
Those with alcohol and substance abuse problems – Persons with serious and persistent alcohol or substance abuse tha t significantly limits a person’s ability to live independently. Former substance abusers may be able to cope well in permanent affordable housing if they have the proper support needed to maintain City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
54 sobriety. However, if unable to cope with their addiction, many are at risk of losing their housing again. According to the LAHSA Homeless Report, 21% of those homeless in the region have a substance abuse diagnosis.
Dually diagnosed persons suffer from both severe mental illness and substance abuse problems. Dual diagnosis refers to chronically mentally ill substance abusers. This group requires highly specialized ongoing services.
Those fleeing domestic violence – Within the San Gabriel Valley, 41% of homeless persons are reported to be victims of domestic violence. According to the House of Ruth, 57 battered women and their 133 children were provided shelter in the City of Pomona in 2020-2021.
Children and youth – Homeless unaccompanied youth under the age of 18 constitute 0% of the regional homeless population. Another 8% are children within families.
People with HIV/AIDS – According to the LAHSA count, 2% of the homeless population in the region are persons with HIV/AIDS.
People at -risk of homelessness – When families with limited resources experience a drop in income or an increase in rent, they can find themselves facing an eviction or termination of basic utilities. Often families at-risk do not have the skills necessary to manage their limited resources. Most at -risk are those on fixed income or the marginally employed who have few ties to family and friends. Others in this category include people facing catastrophic illness, emancipated foster youth and the recently de -institutionalized. In general, these populations are more at -risk for homelessness in Pomona due to the high cost of housing relative to incomes and low vacancy rates in the City.
City of Pomona Homeless Demographics
According to the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority, Homeless Point -in-Time Count, in 2018 there were an estimate 775 unhoused persons in Pomona, in 2019 this decreased to an estimated 696 persons and an estimated 7 22 persons in 2020.
Due to the COVID -19 pandemic, 2021 counts were not initiated for Los Angeles County. The 20 22 Point-in-Time Survey indicated an estimated 7 16 persons were experiencing homelessness in the City, which isa less than 1 percent decrease since 2020 (722 persons). In 2022, a total of 457 persons were unsheltered ( 64 percent) and another 259 persons were sheltered ( 36 percent). When contextualized with City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
55 the total number of people residing in Pomona, the 716 homeless individuals represent approximately 0.47% of the population.
2. Number and Type of Families in Need of Housing Assistance (including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth):
Families with Children
Families with children, especially those who are renters, may face discrimination or differential treatment in the housing market. For example, some landlords may charge large households a higher rent or security deposit, limit the number of children in a complex, confine them to a specific location, limit the time children can play outdoors, or choose not to rent to families with children altogether. According to the 20 20 Census, 77 percent (30,959 households) of nearly 40,142 households in Pomona were family households . The proportion of family households who were families with children was 64 percent in 2000 . This percentage saw a slight decreas to 54 percent t by 2010, but by 2020 had decreased to 46 percent.
The 20 20 Census also documented 11,453 single-parent family households in Pomona, representing 29 percent of all households. Single -mother households, in particular, tend to have lower incomes, and as a result, have greater needs for affordable housing and childcare. In 20 20, there were 7,684 female-headed households with children in Pomona. Of particular concern are single -parent households with lower incomes. Data from the 201 7-2021 ACS shows that approximately 23 percent of the City’s single -parent, female - headed households had incomes below the poverty level.
Veterans and their families
The 2022 Homeless Count identified 258 homeless veterans in the region . The City has an aging population of homeless veterans from the Vietnam era and before.
Additionally, veterans of the recent and current wars in the Middle East, some of whom face significant barriers to successfully reintegrating into the community, are adding to the homeless veteran population. Several of those on the street have been very challenging to assist. Some do not recognize mental health ba rriers that they face. Others believe they are waiting for additional financial help, real or imaginary, that they anticipate will come from family or the government and are unwilling to work with what they currently have available. The dist ance of available resources City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
56 compounds the challenge. Transitional housing facilities for veterans are located in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, and Moreno Valley . On April 16, 2016, The City adopted ordinance 2016 -4224 which amended its Zoning Code to allow Transitional/Supportive Housing to be considered a residential use of property, subject only to restrictions that apply to other residences of the same type (sin gle- family or multi -family) in the same zone. The Veterans Park Apartments provides supportive housing to veterans and their families. Bringing additional veterans services, healthcare and housing to this community helps address the challeng es faced by those who have given so much to our country.
Unaccompanied Youth
The 2022 Homeless Count identified 1 unsheltered, unaccompanied homeless youth on the streets in the City of Pomona. Unaccompanied youths under the age of 18 constitute 4% of the regional homeless population. Another 15% are families with children.
The California Hispanic Commission provides Transitional Housing for TAY youth within the City. A number of young men that have aged out of foster care are successfully managing housing, rent, and mainstream integration in the Metropolitan Apartments in the City. Homeless unaccompanied youth are a particularly vulnerable population. If early intervention takes place, children and young adults in this age range have a greater possibility of moving successfully into adulthood. Housing, education, job training and placement, as well as counseling can be highly effective in helping young people experiencing homelessness to overcome their circumstances and fulfill their potential.
3. Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group
Per the 20 22 Homeless count, approximately 7 16 persons, including families with children, are homeless and are in immediate need of housing. This does not include families that are precariously housed and at-risk of becoming homeless.
At an average family size of 3.56, households within the City of Pomona tend to be larger than the average US city.) Generally speaking, to address this average family size, larger apartments, with more legal living areas, at affordable prices are required to assist homeless families, including families of veterans. The 2022 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count - SPA 3 Data Summary provides the homeless population data for San Gabriel Valley in the following tables.
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57 Ethnicity
Homeless
Population
General Population
Percentage Percentage
Hispanic/Latino 56% 71.4%
Non-Hispanic/Non- Latino 44% 28.6%
Table 30 - Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count
Race Homeless
Population
General
Population
Race Homeless
Population
General
Population
American
Indian/Alaskan
Native
0%
2.5%
Asian
0%
10.8%
Black/African
American
17%
5.9%
Native
Hawaiian/Other
Pacific Islander
0%
<1%
White 25% 33.7%
Table 31 – Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count
Data Source: 2022 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count - SPA 3. Data references the San Gabriel Valley level and includes City of Pomona. Demographic data down to the City of Pomona level is not available.
The City of Pomona has in place an Outreach Team with multi-ethnic and multi-racial representation to reach out appropriately and in a culturally sensitive manner to all races and ethnicities to the greatest extent possible.
4. Nature and extent of unsheltered and sheltered homelessness City resources assisting the homel ess population include a continuum of emergency shelters, transitional housing and supportive services. The Pomona Continuum of Care Coalition (PCOCC) is a local coalition of over 100 active members, representing over 40 community-based organizations, faith based organizations and county government programs.
The Winter Shelter Program operates from November 1 to March 31. During FY 22- 23, the Winter Shelter remained open year -round with funding assistance from the County of Los Angeles. About 1/3 of the population served comes to Pomona from City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
58 outside of the city. The Winter Shelter Program has a bed capacity of 1 90 per night throughout Los Angeles County.
Hope for Home (H4H) opened in December 2018 and is operated by Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA). who oversees the day-to-day activity and shelter bed utilization. H4H provides 205 shelter beds , and supportive services (e.g. , case management, substance abuse, mental health, etc.). The opening of the shelter has assisted with the success of moving individuals from crisis or transitional housing and into a permanent placement.
Homeless Needs
As outlined in the City’ Homeless Strategy, a collaborative effort between the City, Community Stakeholders and homeless persons must be taken to find community solutions to homelessness. Shelter and support services appear to be the greatest needs for the homeless. The top priority needs for the homeless priority category were identified as follows:
▪ Homeless Shelters/Facilities
▪ Homeless Services
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59 NA-45 NON-HOMELESS SPECIAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT – 91.205(B,D)
1. Introduction
Roughly 15,543 people in Pomona, or 11 .12% percent of City residents five years of age or older, had some sort of disability as of 2021. This is similar to the County
10.68% and State 11.28% disability rates. Under the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF), disability is defined as the product of interactions among individuals’ bodies; their physical, emotional, and mental health; and the physical and social environment in which they live, work, or play. The U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) attempts to capture six aspects of disability: hearing, vision, cognitive, ambulatory, self-care, and independent living. A more detailed description of each disability is provided below:
• Hearing disability: Refers to deafness or serious difficulty hearing. • Vision disability: Refers to blindness or serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses.
• Cognitive disability: Refers to serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
• Ambulatory disability: Refers to serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs. • Self-care disability: Refers to a condition that restricts ability to dress or bathe. • Independent living difficulty: Refers to a condition that restricts ability doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor’s office or shopping.
Types of disability by subpopulation is indicated below. Among the 17,158 elderly residents in the City 38.93% had one or more disabilities. Members of this group are particularly vulnerable not only because of their frail condition but also because of their often fixed and limited incomes.
Elderly and Frail Elderly - The U.S. Census 2017-2021 American Community Survey indicates that 11.42% of Pomona’s population is over 65 years old, 17,158 persons, in comparison to 115.92% of the U.S. population.
The supportive needs of the disabled and elderly are met through the City’s Senior Services Programs in coordination with Los Angeles County’s Senior Service activities. These programs provide low -income elderly with some options that allow them to live independently but in an environment that provides support activities City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
60 such as cleaning, cooking, transportation, etc. Also, through our continued partnership with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission, approximately 86 units of subsidized senior housing are located in Pomona.
Nine apartment buildings within the City of Pomona offer housing specifically for the elderly:
Table 30 - Senior Housing Developments in Pomona
Development No. of Units
Serenity Villas - 158 E. Bonita Ave. 174
Emerson Village - 755 N. Palomares St. 164
Portofino Villas - 121 W. Phillips Blvd. 174
Las Brisas Apartments - 200 Beaver Ct. 80
Pacific Villas - 3642 N. Garey Ave. 132
Shield Village - 1371 W. Holt 63
La Esperanza Apts. - 1550 S. San 70
Olivera Senior Apts – 600 S Dudley St. 84
Total 941
Approximately 941 units are available to very -low, low - and moderate -income seniors through this network of senior housing. Emerson Village offers assisted living for the disabled.
Persons with Disabilities – Roughly 15,543 people in Pomona, or 11. 12% percent of City residents five years of age or older, had some sort of disability as of 2021 . This is lower than the portion of the national population, which is 13.4%. Non-residential and housing assistance are provided to persons with disabilities through the Services Center for Independent Living, the Department of Social Services, and the Rehabilitation Center. Casa Colina, one of the premier rehabilitation facilities in the country, is located in the City of Pomona . In addition to adult day care, Casa Colina has residential facilities available at alternate campuses for those disabled with brain injuries and developmental disabilities. The Adult Day Care Center of Pomona offers transportation and stimulating activities for disabled adults during daytime hours.
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61 Persons with Alcohol or Drug Addiction - Residential facilities are offered for persons with drug and alcohol addictions at American Recovery. 25 units are available for individuals, as well as families with children. Low -income persons that are not homeless may utilize these facilities, as can the homeless.
Prototypes residential facilities and apartments will accommodate both homeless and non-homeless low-income families with children that are working to overcome substance abuse. BRIDGES offers methadone treatment to those dealing with opiate addiction and mental health care combined with substance abuse treatment for those with dual-diagnosis.
2. Housing and Supportive Service Needs of Special Populations and How Determined
The top priority need for the special needs category was identified as follows:
▪ Accessibility Improvements
▪ Substance Abuse Services
▪ Domestic Violence Services
▪ Centers/Services for Disabled
3. Size and Characteristics of the HIV/AIDs Population and Their Families
Persons with HIV/AIDs - Research by the Centers of Disease Control and Los Angeles County Department of HIV/AIDS reports that 11.4% of persons living with HIV/AIDS were unaware. Pomona is located within Service Planning Area Three, which has an 8% HIV/AIDS infection rate for Los Angeles County. 229 HIV/ AIDS diagnoses were reported according to the 2020-21 Los Angeles County Annual HIV Surveillance Report. According to the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services as of December 31, 2021, there were 1,197 persons living with diagnosed HIV/AIDS in the City of Pomona, which is 2% of the County total.
The City of Pomona is not a recipient of HOPWA funds.
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62 NA-50 NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS – 91.215(F)
Community development needs are typically funded with CDBG funds. As such, those needs must meet a two (2) -fold test. They must be an eligible community development activity and must meet one of HUD’s National Objectives.
Non-Housing community development needs fall into the following categories:
▪ Infrastructure Improvements
▪ Public/Community Facility Improvements
▪ Public Services
▪ Accessibility Needs
▪ Economic Development Needs
Determination of needs were identified through outreach to community stakeholders via survey, public meetings, public hearings, infrastructure reports and improvement plans, and input from community-based organizations.
1. Public Facility Needs
Public facilities serve to meet the needs of low -income residents of an entire area and include but are not limited to construction, rehabilitation or improvements to public facilities. Survey results indicated that the following are top priority needs in this category:
▪ Senior Centers
▪ Youth Centers
▪ Health Care Facilities
▪ Community Centers
2. Public Improvement Needs
Public Infrastructure improvements serve to meet the needs of low - income residents of an entire area and include but are not limited to, alley, street, sidewalk, curb, gutter and street light improvements. Survey results indicated that the following are top priority needs in this category:
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63 ▪ Street Lighting
▪ Water/Sewer Improvements
▪ Street/Alley Improvements
▪ Sidewalk Improvements
Accessibility Needs
Accessibility improvements serve to meet the needs of disabled persons. Survey results indicated the following needs in this category:
▪ Housing for the Disabled
▪ Accessibility Improvements for Persons with Special Needs
While survey rankings were relatively low for the above -mentioned needs, the City’s Public Works Department identified the following as priority needs:
▪ Curb Ramps
▪ ADA Paths of Travel (Alley and Sidewalk continuation)
3. Public Services Needs
Public services provide access to programs or services that meet the needs of low - income residents. Survey results indicated that the following are top priority needs in this category:
▪ Homeless Shelter and Services
▪ Anti-Crime Programs
▪ Youth Activities
▪ Youth Employment
▪ Senior Services
▪ Child Care
▪ Health Services
▪ Mental Health Services
▪ Graffiti Removal
▪ Clean-up Abandoned Lots and Buildings
▪ Trash & Debris Removal
▪ Services in a location within your District or Neighborhood ▪ Services through the Internet
▪ Services at a central location or building
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64 4. Economic Development
The top priority needs for the economic development priority category were identified as follows:
▪ Employment Training
▪ Job Creation/Retention
▪ Start-up Business Assistance
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65 IV. MARKET ANALYSIS
MA-05 OVERVIEW
This section of the Consolidated Plan represents an examination of the City’s Housing Market and provides a Needs Assessment. It encompasses the following aspects of the current housing market:
Supply: Current Housing Stock by Size of Units, Units in Structure and Age; Recent Permit Activity; Available Vacant Land;
Demand: Number of Households by Size and Type; Vacancy Rates; Population Growth; and
Supply vs. Demand: Sales Data; Rent Increases; Overcrowding; Cost Burden
The City of Pomona represents a wide variety of attributes and lifestyles, and the housing stock includes a range of ages, qualities and arrangements. Certain overarching trends and facts are important in considering the City’s needs. The most prominent of these trends are summarized below:
Population Growth
The population of the City of Pomona according to most recent 2020 Census data is 151,713. This represents an approximate 1 .7% growth over the 2010 population figure of 149,058.
Population growth in the City of Pomona between 1990 and 2010 has averaged around 1.4 percent per year. After a significant population increase during the 1980s (42.0%), the City’s growth moderated somewhat, with its population increasing by
13.5 percent during the 1990s and by another 8.4 percent between 2000 and 2007.
The City has been growing faster than Los Angeles County as a whole, especially during the 1980s when the county population increased 18.5 percent.
According to Southern Californi a Association of Governments (SCAG) the City of Pomona is forecast to increase by 26.3 percent through 2040. Compared to the rest of the County, Pomona’s population will grow by approximately 10 percent more than surrounding cities. The City’s population g rowth forecast is also greater than City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
66 the Cities of Diamond Bar and Claremont; however, the Cities of Ontario and Chino are projected to experience almost double the population growth of Pomona.
Race and Ethnicity
Race and ethnicity are an important fac tor in housing, as it may impact housing needs and conditions, affecting demand for types of housing style and size. For example, some cultures have an inclination toward larger households that include extended family members for whom apartment buildings a nd small dwelling units may not be adequate.
Pomona is growing increasingly diverse. In recent decades , both the White population and the Black population in the City experienced a decline of approximately 50 percent. However, according to recent 2020 Census data, the White population has increased 21% respectively over the past decade up from
12.5% in 2010 , while the black population continues to decline by just under 1% during this same period . The Asian and American Indian populations have also experienced slight increases since 2010. , Housing choices among different groups can vary according to cultural practices.
The City of Pomona has one the lowest White population than the surrounding cities and the County. The American Indian/Alaska Native and Some Other Race populations in Pomona have the highest percentages when compared to the surrounding cities and the rest of Los Angeles County. The City of Pomona also has an Asian pop ulation that represents the lowest percentages in comparison to the surrounding area. The City of Pomona has a much greater population of individuals identifying as Hispanic or Latino than Los Angeles County at 71.4 percent compared to 48.5 percent.
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67 Table 32 - Race and Ethnic Composition (City of Pomona)
Source: US. Census Bureau, U.S. Census 2020
According to the Census, the ethnic composition of the City’s population dramatically changed from 47 percent White and 31 percent Hispanic in 1980, to 17 percent White and 65 percent Hispanic in 2000. In 2010, of Pomona’s surrounding cities, Montclair had a similarly high proportion of Hispanic residents (70 percent).
The surr ounding jurisdictions have seen increasing Hispanic populations in the previous decades; however, the Hispanic population is present at much lower ratios in these communities than in the City of Pomona. More than 7 out of 10 residents in Pomona identify as Hispanic or Latino, which is among the highest rates in Los Angeles County.
Areas of Racial/Ethnic Minority Concentration
Race and ethnicity may impact housing needs and conditions, affecting the demand for various housing types and sizes. For example, extended family households common to certain cultures increase the demand for larger dwellings with floor plans suitable for such households.
The racial and ethnic makeup of Pomona is generally consistent with that of Los Angeles County, as a who le. According to the American Community Survey, 5 -Year
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68 Estimate data for 2019 , made up of mostly White Alone individuals at 47.5 percent followed by 29.6 percent of individuals who identify as Some Other Race. Compared to Los Angeles County, Pomona has sma ller White, Asian, and Black or African American populations. Those identifying as American Indian/Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander represent the smallest racial groups in both Pomona and Los Angeles County. Additionally, Pomona’s A merican Indian/Alaska Native population is approximately 2 percent greater than Los Angeles County’s.
The majority of residents in Pomona and surrounding cities identified as White.
Like many Southern California communities, Pomona has a chaning racial/e thnic composition. Pomona population that identifies as White and Some Other Race have both experienced the greatest fluctuations between 2010 and 2019. In 2015, the White population grew by 15 percent, while those identifying as Some Other Race decreased by 15 percent. The Black or African American population has been steadily decreasing (a 2.6 percent total decrease), while the Asian and American Indian/Alaska Native populations have increase increased from 7.8 percent to 10.2 percent and 0.7 percent to 2.4 percent, respectively.
An area of racial/ethnic minority concentration is defined as a census tract that contains a minority population of fifty (50) percent or more. A review of the 20 20 census data indicates that minority population groups continue t o represent the majority of the population of the City and are dispersed throughout the community.
In 2020 the City’s population was estimated at 1 51,713 of which 87.5% belonged to a racial or minority group. At the census tract level, the majority of the population ranges from a low of 50.41% (4032.00) to a high of 97. 5% (4025.01). In fact, census tract 4032.00 is the only census tract that had a minority population of less than 50% because it is the location of California State Polytechnic University Pomona campus.
Age
Pomona’s age distribution has continued to shift substantially in the past 10 years.
In 2010, those between 5 and 19 years of age made up the largest percentage of the population. More recently, in 2015 and 2019, persons bet ween 20 and 34 years of age make up the largest percent of the population. Table 32 shows that between 2010 and 2019 the general age of the population has been increasing; the percentage of children and young adults under 19 has decreased from a total of 35.2 percent to 29 percent. Meanwhile, those over the age of 50 have increased from 21 percent to 27.1 percent. Adults aged 20 to 34 years have maintained the most stable City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
69 percentages over the 9 years, possibly due to the number of students attending local universities.
Table – 33 Age Distribution in Pomona (2010 – 2019)
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, 2010, 2015, 2019
Household Size and Type
The US Census Bureau defines a “household” as all the people who occupy a housing unit as their usual place of residence regardless of the relationship to one another.
In comparison, dormitories and convalescent/nursing homes are typically categorized as group quarters and persons residing in these housing arrangements are not considered households.
Table 33 summarizes household changes from 2010 through 2019 according, to the American Community Survey, 5 -Year Estimates, 2019. Married -couple family households experienced the greatest decrease (2 percent); fe male households with no spouse present also decreased 1 percent. In comparison, non -family households grew by about 3 percent. Senior households experience the most growth at 6 percent in 9 years.
Under 5 Years 5 to 19 Years 20 to 34 Years 35 to 49 years 50 to 64 Years 65 Years and Over
2010 8.6% 26.2% 23.6% 20.7% 14.0% 7.0%
2015 7.4% 23.3% 24.8% 19.6% 15.9% 8.9%
2019 7.4% 21.6% 24.5% 19.4% 16.5% 10.6%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
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70 Table 34 - Pomona Changes in Household Types
Household Type 2010 Percent 2015 Percent 2019 Percent
Married Couple,
Family Households 19,383 50.3% 19,531 49.6% 18,886 48.3% Female Households,
No Spouse Present 7,707 20% 7,600 19.3% 7,523 19.2%
Non-Family
Household* 7,977 20.7% 8,899 22.6% 9,060 23.2%
Householder 65
Years and Older 5,125 13.3% 6,379 16.2% 7,575 19.4%
Total Households 38,535 100% 39,378 100% 39,097 100%
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Years Estimates, 2010, 2015, 2019 *Non-Family Households include unrelated persons living in one housing unit, e.g., persons living alone, partners or couples cohabitating.
Pomona is a family-oriented community, with approximately 76% of the households being families. Non- family households consist primarily of single-person households being families. Non-family households consist primarily of single -person households, including seniors living alone. The table below shows the household compo sition in Pomona, reported in the American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, 2019.
Table 35 - Pomona Household Characteristics (2019)
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, 2019
The City of Pomona is forecast to have household growth about 10 percent over that of the County, but less than the growth anticipated for the Cities of Chino and Married Couple
Households
Female
Households, No
Spouse Present
Non-Family
Households
Householders Age
65 and Above
Pomona 48.3% 19.2% 23.2% 19.4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
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71 Ontario. Pomona has an average household size of 3.77 in 2019, almost 1 person per household more than Los Angeles County (2.99). Pomona’s average household size is the largest of the surrounding cities.
Household Income
Income is a major factor influencing the demand for housing and ability to pay for it, and reflects the affordability of housing in a community. Median income is a commonly used measurement of community income. Unlike average income, median income is not overly influenced by particularly low and high reported incomes but rather reflects the state of the comm unity: half of the population is above the median income and half is below it.
Median household income is used as a measure of broader community income, as the term “household” covers all living situations, not just families. In comparison to families, households include non-family living situations, such as single -person units and non-related roommates.
As of 20 19, the median household income for the City of Pomona was $ 60,598, which is $7,446 below Los Angeles County’s median household income of $68,044.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sets ncome categories based on Median Family Income, or MFI. Based on these income categories, nearly two out of three households (61. 5 percent) in Pomona are considered lower income and d epending on housing prices in the City, may not be able to afford housing within the immediate area.
In defining income groups, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) uses the income limits set by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD sets an area median income (AMI) which is usually the median family income (MFI) for a PMSA (Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget). Income groups defined by HCD are as follows:
• Extremely low income: earning less than 30% of the AMI; • Very low income: earning between 30% and 50% of the AMI; • Low income: earning between 50% and 80% of the AMI;
• Moderate income: earning between 80% and 120% of the AMI; and Above moderate income: earning more than 120% of the AMI.
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72 Extremely low-income, very low-income and low-income households are typically referred to more generally as “lower-income” households.
As indicated below, in the data table, 61.5% of the households in Pomona are considered to be lower income, a 17.5% increase from 2010.
Table 36 - Household by Income Category in Pomona
Median family income (MFI) is a baseline upon which family poverty levels and financial risk are based. The MFI in Pomona, as of 20 19, was $ 60,598. The table below presents the income distribution in Pomona according to American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, 2019 data.
Table 37 – Family Incomes in Pomona
Family Incomes in Pomona (2019)
Number of
Families
% of Families
Less than $10,000 1,876 4.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 1,642 4.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 3,558 9.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 3,910 10.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 5,161 13.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 7,116 18.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 5,864 15.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 5,982 15.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 2,346 6.0%
$200,000 or more 1,642 4.2%
Total 30,097 100%
Source: ACS, 5-Year Estimate, 2019
Income Category (% of County MFI) Households Percent
Extremely Low (30% MFI or less) 8,300 21.4%
Very Low (30% to 50% MFI) 7,230 18.6%
Low (50% to 80% MFI) 8,375 21.5%
Subtotal 23,905 61.5%
Moderate or Above (Over 80% MFI) 14,960 38.5%
Total 38,870 100%
Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS), 2013-2017 City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
73 MA-10 NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS – 24 CFR 91.210( A) & (B)(2)
1. Introduction Housing Supply
The number of housing units in Pomona have increased slightly between 2010 and 2015. Pomona added 268 units from 2017 through 20 21 Pomona has one of the lowest vacancy rates of the surrounding cities. At 4.3 percent, Pomona’s vacancy rate is about 2 percent be low Los Angeles County and 3 percent below Chino.
Diamond Bar has the lowest vacancy rate at 1 percent below Pomona’s (3.4 percent). Of Pomona’s vacant units, alarge portion are vacant for unknown reasons, according to American C ommunity Survey data (48.8 percent). T Just under 20 percent of vacant units are up for rent and 24.5 percent are either on the market or have already been sold but are not yet occupied. As of 2019, single unit detached homes made up the majority of the Pomona housing st ock (62.9 percent). Single unit attached homes, which include townhomes and condominiums, made up another 6.4 percent. Multi -unit developments, such as apartments, made up 26.5 percent of the housing stock and 4 percent were mobile homes. In comparison to the rest of the County, Pomona has a higher percentage of single unit detached homes and a lower percentage of multi -unit developments. The table below reflect residential properties by number of units based on 2017- 2021 ACS data:
All residential properties by number of units
Property Type Number %
1-unit detached structure 25,456 61%
1-unit, attached structure 3,047 7%
2-4 units 2,942 7%
5-9 units 1,883 5%
10 or more units 5,961 15%
Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc. 2,168 5%
Total 41,457 100%
Table 38 – Residential Properties by Unit Number
Data Source: 2017-2021 ACS
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74 Housing Tenure
The ratio between homeowner and renter households can be affected by several factors, such as housing costs (interest rates, economics, and land, materials, and labor costs), housing type, housing availability, and preference.
Household size differs between renter and owner -occupied housing units. In addition, family households generally occupy larger housing units such as single -unit homes. The City of Pomona housing stock includes 20,621 owner occupied housing units and 18,476 renter occupied housing units. The large majority of owner - occupied homes are single unit detached structures, while for renters the majority are multi -unit developmen ts. The average household size for owner and renter households in Pomona are similar (3.78 and 3.76, respectively). Los Angeles County’s overall household size of 2.99 reflects almost an entire person difference with Pomona.
One of the gauges of strong c ommunities is the rate of homeownership. The City sees an ongoing need to support homeownership within the community, as well as to ensure that there is a sufficient quantity of both single -family for homeownership and affordable multi-family units available to residents.
Unit Size by Tenure
Owners Renters
Number % Number %
No bedroom 441 2.1% 1,348 6.9%
1 bedroom 278 1.4% 5,082 26%
2 or 3
bedrooms
14,934
72.5%
12,102
61.9%
4 or more
bedrooms
4,938
24%
1,019
5.2%
Total 20,591 101% 19,551 100%
Table 39 – Unit Size by Tenure
Data Source: 2017-2021 ACS
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75 2. Number and Targeting of Units Assisted with Federal, State, Local Programs
Most of the City’s housing programs do not target a specific size or type of family.
As Federal and State funds are the primary source of many programs, households with 0 -80% AMI are targeted. Housing programs offer a range of options for both single-family and multi-family housing, including, first -time homebuyer, housing rehabilitation and rental assistance program for eligible households and eligible units.
3. Units Expected to be Lost from Inventory
There are a total of 466 assisted housing units in Pomona at -risk of converting to market-rate between 2021 and 2031. These units are listed in Table 39 below:
Table 40 – Units At-Risk of Conversion from 2021-2031
Project Name Assisted
Units
Unit Type Assistance Program Earliest
Possible Date
of Conversion
1 Bed 2 Bed
Emerson Village
164
156
8 Very low and low income
(seniors & disabled)
NA2
Park Plaza Apts.1
302
302
0 Very low, low, and
moderate income
(seniors & families)
2026
TOTAL AT-RISK
UNITS
466 458 8
1. Breakdown of number of units by bedrooms is unavailable – units assumed at one-bedroom.
2. The deed restriction for Emerson Village expired in 2018; however, the units are still being rented at affordable rates.
3. Source: City of Pomona
To address the risk of affordable units converting to market rate housing, the City has established a program to monitor these units. The City will actively work to create programs and seek additional funding in which the focus is to preserve these units beyond the expir ation of the covenant so that residents have a variety of affordable housing options.
4. Does the Availability of Housing Units Meet the Needs of the Population?
The availability of housing units in the City does not meet the needs of low -income residents. There is a high -cost rate for the purchasing of housing units and often City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
76 renting of units; thus, there is often severe cost burden and overcrowding. Further , indication that housing units do not meet the population’s needs is that available housing stock has one or more housing problems.
5. Need for Specific Types of Housing
Based on feedback from the community, survey data and census data, the City’s current housing market indicates a need for the following specific types of housing:
• Affordable, accessible housing for persons with disabilities • Affordable housing with services for families
• Permanent supportive housing for a variety of persons with special needs, including the chronically homeless individuals and families, transitional youth, persons with chronic mental illness, and others.
• Affordable housing for large families
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77 MA-15 HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS : COST OF HOUSING – 91.210(A)
1. Introduction
Cost of Rental Housing
According to the American Community Survey, 5 -Year Estimates, 2015 -2019 data, the median gross rent in Pomona is estimated to be $1,362 a month, which is the lowest value compared to the surrounding cities and the County. Pomona’s median gross rent value is approximately $98 less per month than Los Angeles County and $709 less per month than neighboring city Diamond Bar, which has the highest value. Therefore as stated, m edian rents in Pomona have been consistently lower than those in Los Angeles County.
Affordable Rental Housing
Efforts to address affordable rental housing during the Consolidated Plan period may include acquisition and/or rehabilitation of rental housing for low - to moderate - income families. Any projects deemed beneficial to the low -to-moderate income population will be assessed prior to funding to minimize displacement. If a project entails acquisition of real property where tenants may be displaced, the City will adhere to all relocation and real property acquisition requirements.
Other activities to be undertaken to address affordable rental housing include implementation of a HOME -funded Tenant -Based Rental Assistance Program. The TBRA Program will provide rental assistance, utility cost and/or utility deposits to low-income households.
Local market conditions that led to the use of HOME funds for TBRA are affordability and housing costs. ACS data shows that households in the City experience the highest levels of cost burden above 30 percent but less than 50 percent (75.1 percent). Additionally, households in higher rates of cost burden great than 50 percent (23.2 percent), compared to the State (19.4 percent) but similar to the County (23.3 percent). Cost burden equates to a high rate of overpayment for rents compounded with a slower growth in income. This inability to afford rent levels creates housing that is overcrowded and families that are at risk of becoming homeless. Therefore, a TBRA program would utilize HOME funds to assist in the affordability gap.
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78 Cost of Owner-Occupied Housing
Housing cost differs by whether a housing unit is owner -occupied or rented. Based on surveys of classified and real estate ads, renters in Pomona are primarily offered one and two-bedroom units, while owner- occupied housing is primarily two, three and four-bedroom units.
The percentage of Pomona households that owned their home in 20 20 was 5 2.6 percent, a very small decrease from the rate of 5 3 percent in 2010. This is a higher percentage than the homeowners hip rate of Los Angeles County, which was at 47.7 percent in 2010 and has since decreased to 46.2 percent accoring to ACS data for 2017-2021.
The median home value in Pomona is estimated to be $394,500, which is one of the lowest values compared to near by cities and the County. Pomona’s median home value is approximately $188,700 less than Los Angeles County and $278,000 less than Diamond Bar, which has the highest value. According to data gathered from Zillow, the median home value in Pomona in 2021 is $586,939 which is 11 percent higher than the value of the American Community Survey 5 -Year Estimate (2017 - 2021) as seen in the table below. According to Zillow, the median home value in Pomona is 21.2 percent higher in 2021 than that of 2020. The median ho me value of homes in Pomona in 2020 was $474,247 which is higher value than the American Community Survey 5 -Year Estimates available for 2019. House prices have risen considerably in the City in recent decades. This has ongoing implications for home ownership purchase and affordability. As housing prices climb, fewer income earners will be able to afford the median-priced house in Pomona.
Cost of Housing
Base Year: 2013 Most Recent Year:
2021
%
Change
Median Home Value 258,700 523,300 102%
Median Contract Rent 996 1,468 47%
Table 40 – Cost of Housing
Data Source: 2009-2013 ACS (Base Year), 20017-2021 ACS (Most Recent Year)
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79 Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms
Unit Size
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Percent
Change
2015-2019
Studio $917 $916 $965 $998 $983 7.2%
1 Bedroom $867 $887 $930 $985 $1,062 22.5%
2 Bedrooms $1,160 $1,192 $1,244 $1,272 $1,346 16.0%
3 Bedrooms $1,532 $1,557 $1,590 $1,614 $1,714 11.9%
4 Bedrooms $1,743 $1,751 $1,899 $1,940 $2,081 19.4%
5 or More Bedrooms $1,838 $1,922 $2,027 $1,833 $2,169 18.0% Median Gross Rent $1,150 $1,183 $1,246 $1,289 $1,362 18.4% Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Table 41 – Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms
Rent Paid
Rent Paid Number %
Less than $500 898 4.8%
$500-999 2,164 11.6%
$1,000-1,499 6,538 35.1%
$1,500-1,999 5,513 29.6%
$2,000 or more 3,533 18.9%
TOTAL 18,646 100%
Table 42 - Rent Paid
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, 2017-2021
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80 Housing Affordability Table
% of Units Affordable to Household Earning Renter Owner 30% HAMFI
50% HAMFI
80% HAMFI
100% HAMFI
Total
Table 43 – Monthly Rent
Data Source: 2009-2013 ACS (Base Year), 20017-2021 ACS (Most Recent Year)
MONTHLY RENT
Monthly
Rent ($)
Efficiency
(no
bedroom)
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
4 Bedroom
Fair
Market
Rent
1384 1604 2044 2693 2933
High
HOME
Rent
1335 1432 1721 1979 2188
Low
HOME
Rent
1042 1116 1340 1548 1727
Table 43 – Monthly Rent
Data Source: 2022 HUD FMR and HOME Rents for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MSA Availability of Sufficient Housing
There is insufficient housing that is affordable to households at all income levels. This is apparent from the Census data and other sources cited in the ConPlan, which show high levels of housing cost burden, overcrowding and homelessness. Approximately 31 percent of City households are large households, where the majority is renter- households. Approximately 10.6% of Pomona residents were seniors as of 20 19. They have a need for housing with access to nearby medical, shops, services and open space. Population growth and composition will determine the amount and type of affordable housing needed in the next decade.
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81 Expected Change of Housing Affordability
According to the 2010 US Census, around 47.4 percent of Pomona households lived in rented housing . Monthly rent for a one bedroom in Pomona has increased from $867 to $1,062 (22.5 percent) between 2015 and 2019; experiencing the most price increase of all bedrooms. Studios saw the least amount of price increase at 7.2 percent. In general, all rentals saw an increase in prices over these 5 years, with the median gross rent increasing by 18.4 percent from $1,1 50 to $1,362. In comparison, the median income for Pomona households increased by 23.2 percent between 2019 and 2015 – from $49,186 to $60,598 annually Median rents in Pomona have been consistently lower than those in Los Angeles County.
Although rents re mained relatively stable during the early 1990s, they have increased substantially during the past 30 years, fueled by a continued scarcity of housing and increased demand. It is difficult to know the expected change in housing affordability, but it is anticipated that housing prices will continue to rise.
Rent Comparison
The HOME rent limits ensure that units assisted with HOME funds are affordable to low and very low-income households. HOME rent limits include tenant’s utility expenses. The FMR’s represent the maximum housing cost (rent and utilities) paid by Housing Authorities to landlords providing housing to tenants with Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. Both FMR’s and HOME rents typically increase annually based on unit size. They impact the City’s strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing greatly and low -income households benefit from the restricted low rents.
For a review of rental housing costs see tables 40-42.
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82 MA-20 HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS : CONDITION OF HOUSING – 91.210 (A)
1. Introduction
Age of Housing Stock
According to the 2010 Census, 72% percent of all housing in Pomona was developed between 1950 and 1980 with almost 57% percent of the City’s housing stock being over forty (40) years old. The tables below show the year units were built, the condition of occupied units, vacant units and units at risk of lead -based paint hazards.
Renter Owner
Number % Number %
With one selected
condition
9,661 49.6% 7,502 34.1%
With two selected
conditions
2,625 13.5% 430 1.9%
With three selected
conditions
38 .20% 19
With four selected
conditions
0 0% 0 0%
No selected condition 7,155 36.7% 14,027 63.8%
Total 19,479 100% 21,978 99.8%
Table 44 - Condition of Units
Data Source: 2017-2021 ACS
Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
2000 or later 1,266 6% 2,343 12%
1980-1999 4774 22% 4590 24%
1960-1979 5108 23% 6061 31%
Before 1960 10830 49% 6,485 33%
Total 21,978 100% 19,479 100%
Table 45 – Year Unit Built
Data Source: 2017-2021 ACS
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83 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 15,475 75% 12,335 67% Housing Units build before 1980 with
children present
2,960
14%
3,560
19%
Table 46 – Risk of Lead-Based Paint
Data Source: 2017-2021 ACS (Total Units), 2015-2019 CHAS (Units with Children present)
Vacant Units
The residential vacancy rate is an indicator of the balance between housing supply and demand in a community. When the demand for housing exceeds the available supply, the vacancy rate will be low. A low vacancy rate drives the cost of housing upward and serves as a disincentive for property owners to perform needed maintenance.
In a healthy market, the vacancy rate is usually 1% to 3% for single - family dwellings and 3% to 5% for multi-family dwellings. Pomona has one of the lowest vacancy rates of the surrounding cities. At 4.3 percent, Pomona’s vacancy rate is about 2 percent below Los Angeles County. Of Pomona’s vacant units, a l arge portion are vacant for unknown reasons, according to ACS data (48.8 percent). The table below shows that just under 20 percent of vacant units are up for rent and 24.5 percent are either on the market or have already been sold but are not yet occupied.
Vacant Housing Units by Type
Type of Household Estimate Percentage
For rent 339 19.4%
Rented, not occupied 81 4.6%
For sale only 290 16.6%
Sold, not occupied 139 7.9%
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use 47 2.7%
For migrant workers 0 0.0%
Other Vacant 853 48.8%
Total Households 1,749 100%
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Years Estimates, 2019 Table 47 – Vacant Housing Units by Type
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84 Among the vacant units in Pomona categorized as “other vacant” units include s abandoned and boarded up units. Acquisition and rehabilitation of deteriorated homes is an important City strategy for providing affordable housing opportunities and improving neighborhood conditions.
Physical Defects and Substandard Conditions
According to American Cmmunity Survey, 5-Year Estimate, 2019 data almost 70% of the City housing stock being over forty (40 ) years old. Overall, increased numbers of older housing can lead to displacement, cost burden, and substandard living conditions. Through code enforcement programs, the City identified 134 units as in need of maintenance or some repair. Indications of sub standard units include overcrowding, lack of complete plumbing, and the age of the housing stock. The figures for Pomona are 8.5% higher than the County overall. Based on 2019 ACS data, 1.5% of housing units in Pomona display substandard conditions.
Approximately 0.4% of housing units lack complete plumbing facilities and 1.1% lack complete kitchen facilities. Based on this data, at a minimum 586 units (1.5%) within Pomona are substandard and in need of rehabilitation.
Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
Based on the City’s aging housing stock and the severity of housing problems, there is a need for owner and rental housing rehabilitation. The current distribution of the age of homes in Pomona also indicates that a majority of homes in the City were built prior to the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which may result in a lack of accessible homes for those residents experiencing a disability. The City’s older housing stock also reflects a rapidly gaining need to rehabilitate hous ing to meet minimum livability and quality requirements, which is a barrier to many homeowners and residents in Pomona who have a lower income or a fixed income.
Estimate the # of Housing Units Occupied by LMI Families with Lead -Based Paint Hazards
Based on American Community Survey data for 2019, the total number of units built before 1980 for owner -occupied units is 15, 745 and 12, 335 for renter units.
Approximately 66% of those units are occupied by low -income persons. The estimated number of units with lead and occupied by low-income families is 18,555.
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85 MA-25 PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING -91.210(B)
1. Introduction
There are no public housing units in the City of Pomona.
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
XXX
0 0
0 # of
accessible
units
Table 48 – Total Number of Units by Program Type
* Includes Non -Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One -Year, Mainstream Five -year, and Nursing Home Transition
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
2. Supply of Public Housing Development
N/A - The City of Pomona does not have any public housing.
3. Number and Physical Condition of Public Housing Units
N/A - The City of Pomona does not have any public housing.
4. Restoration and Revitalization Needs
N/A - The City of Pomona does not have any public housing.
5. Strategy for Improving the Living Environment of low- and moderate-Income Families
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86 While the City does not have any public housing, the City has an assisted housing inventory to improve the lives of low -income families. Housing Element law requires that a jurisdiction address potential reductions in the affordable housing stock related to the conversion of assisted rental housing to market -rate housing within the next ten years. As of early 20 22, there were fifteen assisted housing developments within Pomona, containing 1,07 7 assisted af fordable units, or 2.6 percent of the City’s housing units. Four of these developments, totaling twenty - one units, are ownership housing.
Project Name and
Address
Tenant
Type
Affordable
Units
Total
Units Funding Source(s)
Publicly Assisted Housing Projects
Portofino Villas Senior 174 174 LIHTC
Emerson Village Senior,
Disabl
ed
164 165 Project-based Section 8
Drake Manor Family 110 110 LIHTC
TELACU Las Brisas Senior 80 80 HUD Section 202
TELACU La
Esperanza Senior 70 70 HUD Section 202 &
HOME
St. Mark Taper
Foundation Family
Living Center
(Prototypes Pomona
Apartments)
Family
32 32
LIHTC
Mission Promenade Family 6 8 RDA Set-Aside Funds
Tivoli Plaza Senior
Apartments/Shield
Village (Pomona
Intergenerational
Housing)
Senior 63 63
RDA Set-Aside Funds
LIHTC
Family
27 27
Park & Plaza
Apartments
Family,
Senior 302 472 RDA Set-Aside Funds
Hamilton/Fernleaf
Street Family 8 8 RDA Set-Aside Funds
Palomares Walk Family 4 8 RDA Set-Aside Funds
North Towne Avenue
Apartments Family 26 26 RDA Set-Aside Funds
Murchison Avenue Family 1 1 RDA Set-Aside Funds
Edison Lofts Family 4 14 RDA Set-Aside Funds
Pasadena St. Family 6 6 RDA Set-Aside Funds
Total 1,077 1,219
Table 49 - Publicly Supported Housing (Inclusive of Local/State-Funded Projects) Sources:
1. City of Pomona, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing 2021-2029 City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
87 Tenant Type: S = Senior; F = Family; D = Disabled; V = Veteran; H = Homeless LIHTC: Low Income Tax Credits; HOME: HOME Investment
Partnerships Program; HUD 236: Preservation Program; HUD 202: Supportive Housing for Elderly Program; MHSA: Mental Health Services Act Program
Preservation and Replacement Options
To conserve assisted housing developments, the Emerson Village contract with HUD, which expired in July 2008, was renewed for an additional ten years, thereby preserving 164 affordable units. Of the 26 units at the Nor th Towne Avenue Apartments, 14 units were restricted under the HOME program, and at the end of the HOME affordability period in December 2008, those units were converted to low/moderate- income units with four of the units remaining affordable to very low- income households.
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88 MA-30 HOMELESS FACILITIES -91.210(C)
1. Facilities Targeted to Homeless Persons
Organization Population Services
Homeless Prevention Catholic Charities general
-
House of Ruth domestic violence Temporary Rental
Assiatnce program 120-
days, 6 months and
upto 12 months
Department of Public
Social Services
general -
City of Pomona HPRP
Program
general -
Mercy House general -
Foothill Aids Project general Temporary Rental
Assiatnce program 120-
days, 6 months and
upto 12 months. They
have about 20 units
that can accomodate a
family of 5
Outreach & Assessment Pomona Homeless
Assistance
general
-
Pomona Homeless
Outreach Team
general -
Tri City Mental Health Mental health
Pacific Clinics Mental health
Pomona Clinic
Coalition
Physical & Mental health
Emergency Shelter House of Ruth domestic violence 30 beds (2 single and the rest for families)
Our House Shelter families 18 beds
LAHSA/Volunteers of
America
Single Adults 100 Beds
LAHSA/ESVCH Single Adults 200 beds
American Recovery
Sub. Abuse/
Adults
w/Children
Adults Only
3 beds
20 beds
Inland Valley Hope
Partners
Families w/children
Single Women
15 beds
1 bed
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Ministries
Adults with
Children Adults
Chronically Homeless
25 beds
25 beds
25 beds
Motel Vouchers American Red Cross disaster
-
Catholic Charities general -
Department of Public
Social Services
service applicants -
Pomona Neighborhood
Center
general -
Services Center for
Independent Living
Foothill Aids Project -
Pacific Lifeline Women & children -
Transitional Housing American Recovery
Treatment Center
substance abuse
Families w/children
Single Women
10 beds
15 beds
Crossroads - Women reentry program 7 beds
Fresh Start (Tri-City
Mental Health)
mental health 40 beds
House of Ruth –
Women - Women w/
Children
domestic violence 20 beds
Victory Outreach –
(religious req.)
Men
Women
68 beds
12 beds
Prototypes – Women –
Women w/ Children
substance abuse -
transitional
65 beds
Prototypes – Women –
Women w/ Children
substance abuse -
reentry program
48 beds
Transitional Housing American Recovery
Treatment Center
substance abuse
Families w/children
Single Women
10 beds
15 beds
Tri-City Mental Health
Adults w/ children
Adults Only
Chronically Homeless
1 bed
9 beds
3 beds
Pomona Transitional
Living Center - Men
disabilities 5 beds
Tri-City Mental Health
Adults w/ children
Adults Only
Chronically Homeless
1 bed
9 beds
3 beds
Supportive Services Catholic Charities General Housing, Finance & Counseling
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Social Services
General General
House of Ruth Domestic Violence Case Management /
Education
LA Urban League General Employment
Inland Valley Hope
Partners
Families Case Management
/Childcare
Pomona Neighborhood
Center
General General
Family Resource Center Youth School Related
Prototypes Substance Abuse Case Management
/Counseling
Inland Valley Hope
Partners
Disabilities Disability Assistance
Tri-City Mental Health Mental Health Mental Health Services Pacific Clinics Mental Health Mental Health Services
Source: City of Pomona Consolidated Plan 2011-2018, The State of Homelessness In Pomona 2013 City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
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Services provided to stabilize qualifying households in housing may include:
1. Linkage to county, state and non -governmental mental health, medical, dental, substance abuse, entitlement income and benefits.
2. Assistance in understanding and completing applications for local assistance programs
3. Credit counseling and repair and budget management instruction
4. On-going case management
5. Moving costs - truck rental, moving company fee, temporary storage fees Rental application fees (common) Security Deposits (up to 2 mos rent) Last month's rent to secure agreement Utility Deposits (common) Utility Payments (up to 24 mos, including up to 6 mos arrearages, per service)
6. Rental assistance, housing search and placement assistance, legal assistance to the e xtent that it addresses situations that hinder client from maintaining permanent housing, mediation services.
1. List and describe services that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth.
Certain levels and types of assistance are identified as being particularly useful in helping special needs populations achieve and maintain housing stability. Some of these are as follows:
Chronically homeless persons may have become habituated to the street or institutionalized, either through the old continuum of care model, or in hospital or detention settings. In the struggle to survive, decision making is marked by a dominance of short term needs over long term planning. Many chronically homeless persons and families have lost nearly everything and everyone of meaning; they may not trust that housing will still be there for them or that support systems can be relied upon. Those who have been homeless for extended periods may have lost basic homemaking, job and social skills.
For Chronically homeless individuals and households, high -tolerance housing, allowing for acclimatization and adaptation may be helpful. Others, who have been highly institutionalized, may respond better and feel more secure in a structured City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
92 setting. Solid assessment, close case management, and development of individual service plans in partnership with the client will help the service provider to i dentify and meet the unique needs of each client. The availability of life skills, job training and placement, and assistance in developing work based upon individual’s skills, talents, and limitations will be helpful.
Families with children m ay additionally need family reunification support, childcare assistance and parenting classes. Ensuring that children are linked to the local school district homeless liaison and resource center is essential. Assisting families in knowing the rights to edu cation access and maintenance will help to break a potential cycle of inter-generational homelessness.
Veterans and their families may require support in linking to the rich array of services and housing support available through the Veteran’s Administrat ion.
Military personnel returning to the United States from recent deployment, may need additional counseling, medical and psychological services, and peer and community activities to help them reconnect with the friends and loved-ones on the home front.
Unaccompanied youth may need assistance connecting with Transitional Aged Youth service and housing providers. They may also need assistance with family reunification. Connection with adult school, community college, and job training and certification open doors for young people who have encountered a bend on the road of life.
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1. Introduction
Special needs or community care facilities provide a supportive housing environment to persons with special needs in a group situation. Restrictions that prevent this type of housing represent a fair housing concern.
According to the State of California Community Care Licensing Division of the State’s Department of Social Serv ices, there are 61 State-licensed community care facilities located in Pomona. The locations of these facilities are shown in in the figure below.
Pomona’s care facilities are generally distributed throughout the City, however, visible concentrations are l ocated in northern Pomona. These are not specifically located within R/ECAPs.
The table below summarizes the facilities by type and capacity. Pomona contains three types of licensed community care facilities: adult day care, adult residential care, and residential care for the elderly. These facilities have a total capacity for 410 persons in 24 -hour care and 66 adults in day care programs. Four of these facilities, and 538 beds, are for elderly residential care. Given the size of the City’s frail elderly population (75 years and above), specifically 6.664 persons or four percent of the overall population according to the 20 21 5 -Year ACS , this level of capacity can potentially be well below the need.
Table 51 - Facilities by Facility Type
Type of Facility
Description
Facilities
No. Capacity
Adult Day Care Day care programs for frail elderly or
developmentally/mentally disabled adults
2 66
Adult Residential
Care
Facilities that provide 24-hour non-medical
care for disabled adults ages 18 through
59, who are unable to provide for their daily
needs
55 410
Residential Care -
Elderly
Provides care, supervision, and assistance
with activities of daily living for persons
older than 60 years of age
4 538
Total 61 1,014
Source: State of California Community Care Licensing Division, 2023
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94 Housing Options for Persons with Disabilities
In Pomona, a range of housing options with supportive services are available to persons with disabilities. The living arrangement of persons with disabilities depends on the severity of the disabilities. Many persons live at home in an independent arrangement or with other family members. To maintain independent living, persons living with disabilities may need assistance. This can incl ude special housing design features to accommodate wheelchairs and persons with mobility limitations, income support for those not able to work, and in -home supportive services for persons with medical conditions among others. Services can be provided by p ublic or private agencies.
Due to their specific housing needs, persons with disabilities are vulnerable to discrimination by landlords who may not be familiar with the reasonable accommodation protections contained in the Fair Housing Act. Similarly, som e landlords may be hesitant to rent to persons with an assistive animal, such as a guide dog. Persons with more severe disabilities may require supportive housing.
For those who may require additional care and supervision, licensed community care facilitie s offer special residential environments for persons with disabilities including physical, mental and emotional disabilities.
To help meet the needs of the disabled population, the City has a number of residential care facilities that provide supportive services to persons with disabilities.
According to the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, there are 55 adult residential care facilities, with a capacity of 410 beds.
Supportive Housing and Special Needs Assessment
Based upon community meetings and surveys, the top priority for the special needs populations were identified as seniors and the homeless. Reducing the number of unsheltered homeless was rated the top prior on the community needs survey.
Special needs housing for seniors and persons with disabilities was ranked second in its category.
The City’s Senior City also pro vides supportive housing services in coordination with Los Angeles County’s Senior Services. These programs provide low -income elderly with options that allow them to live independently. Assistance with everyday activities such as cleaning, cooking, transportation, etc. allow seniors and those City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
95 with disabilities to maintain and independent lifestyle. Eighty-six units of subsidized senior housing are located in Pomona. Nine senior living apartment complexes are within the City of Pomona. Over 800 units are available to very-low, low- and moderate-income seniors through this network of senior housing. Emerson Village offers assisted living for the disabled. A new Centralized Service Center is being built to provide essential homeless services, including assistance with supportive housing referrals.
2. Services to Ensure that Persons returning from mental and Physical Health receive appropriate supportive housing
Services and advocacy are provided to persons with disabilities th rough the Services Center for Independent Living, the Department of Public Social Services, and the Regional Center. Casa Colina, one of the premier rehabilitation facilities in the country, is located in the City of Pomona. In addition to adult day care, Casa Colina has residential facilities available at alternate campuses for those disabled with brain injuries and developmental disabilities. The Adult Day Care Center of Pomona offers transportation and stimulating activities for disabled adults during daytime hours.
Residential facilities are offered for persons with drug and alcohol addictions at American Recovery Center. 173 units are available for individuals, as well as families with children. Prototype residential facilities and apartments will accommodate both homeless and housed low -income families with children that are working to overcome substance abuse. BRIDGES offers methadone treatment to those dealing with opiate addiction and mental health care combined with substance abuse treatment for those with dual-diagnosis.
The City of Pomona meets monthly with the Pomona Continuum of Care Coalition to assess needs for services and housing. The inter -agency connections developed through the Pomona COC has resulted in a highly responsive support and assistance network.
Homeless Prevention is provided by two local non -profit agencies that are funded with Emergency Solutions Grant funds making rental assistance, security deposits and utility payment assistance available to those at-risk of homelessness.
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The following housing options are available for special needs populations:
Table 52 – Housing Options for Special Needs Populations Agency Special Need
Foothill Aids Project HIV/AIDS
Tri-City Mental Health Mental Health
First Step Housing Mental Health
Pacific Lifeline Domestic Violence
House of Ruth Domestic Violence
Prototypes Substance Abuse
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Agency Services Population Served
Catholic Charities Housing, Finance, Counseling All, low-income Department of Public Social Services Broad spectrum of services and housing
All, low-income
House of Ruth Advocacy, counseling, legal,
childcare, housing
Domestic Violence
Los Angeles Urban League Employment All
Pomona Crisis Center Family Counseling, Court-
ordered counseling
Violence and victims
Inland Valley Hope Partners Food, clothing, psycho-social therapy, emergency housing for
90 days
Women, women with
children
Family Resource Center Resource assistance,
advocacy
Families with school
aged children
Prototypes Childcare, counseling, case
management
Women overcoming
substance abuse who
have children
Services Center for Independent Living Advocacy Persons with
disabilities
Pomona Economic Opportunity Center Employment Undocumented workers Tri City Mental Health Center Housing, therapy, medications Mental Health Pacific Clinics Therapy and medications Mental Health
Table 53 – Supportive Services for those with Special Needs
Specific Activities to be Undertaken By the City to Address Housing and Supportive Services Needed w/ Respect to Persons who are not homeless but have other special needs.
See Appendix C: Summary of Annual Goals and Objectives for each activity in Appendices, which includes priority needs
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98 MA-40 BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING – 91.210(E)
1. Introduction
Currently, the demand for affordable housing in Pomona exceeds the supply, especially for those in the extremely -low income, very -low and moderate -income categories. Barriers to affordable housing include:
▪ The reluctance of builders to invest in affordable housing projects, especially apartments.
▪ The lack of sufficient financial resources for development of affordable units.
▪ The overall relatively slow growth of income versus the rapid increase in population growth and relative increase in housing prices.
Affordable Housing Strategies
• Increase the supply of affordable housing through new construction • Increase the supply of affordable housing through rental assistance • Increase affordable housing opportunities through homebuyer assistance
MA-45 NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSETS – 91.215(F)
1. Introduction
Economic Development Market Analysis
Industry Sector
2010 2021 Percent
Change
2010-2021
People
Employed
% of City
Employment
People
Employed
% of City
Employment
Agriculture,
forestry, fishing
and hunting, and
mining
238 673
183.8%
Construction 5,120 6,504 27.0%
Manufacturing 10,855 7,978 -26.5%
Wholesale Trade 2,953 2,816 -4.6%
Retail Trade 7,728 8,990 16.3%
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warehousing, and
utilities
4,782 6,216
30.0%
Information 989 642 -35.1%
Finance and
insurance, and real
estate and rental
leasing
3,584
2,976
-17.0%
Professional,
scientific,
management, and
administrative
services
5,685 6,672 17.4%
Education
services, health
care, and social
assistance
10,256 13,410
30.8%
Arts,
entertainment,
recreation,
accommodation,
and food services
5,347 6,616 23.7%
Other services
(except public
administration)
3,324 4,137
24.5%
Public
Administration
1,730 2,212 27.9%
Total Employment 62,591 69,842 11.6%
Data Source: ACS 2017-2021
Table 54 - Employment by Sector
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Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 74,755
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and
over
69,842
Unemployment Rate 6.6
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 18.43
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 4.97
Table 55 – Labor Force
Data Source: 2017-2021 ACS
Occupations by Sector Number of People
Management, business, science, and arts 17,246
Natural resources, construction, and
maintenance occupations
8,336
Service 13,930
Sales and office 14,949
Production, transportation and material
moving
15,381
Table 56 – Occupations by Sector
Data Source: 2017-2021 ACS
Travel Time
Travel Time Number Percentage
< 30 Minutes 32,922 52%
30-59 Minutes 19,841 31%
60 or More Minutes 10,792 17%
Total 63,555 100%
Table 57 - Travel Time
Data Source: 2017-2021 ACS
Education Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older)
Education:
Age
18–24
yrs
25–34
yrs
35–44
yrs
45–65
yrs
65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade
1,954
15,344 No Data No Data No Data
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11,754 No Data No Data No Data High school graduate, GED, or
alternative
6,082
23,364
14,939
23,308
11,809 Some college, no degree 20,970
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Associate's degree 8,940 7,090
Bachelor's degree 1,320 11,901
3,597
5,804
3,334 Graduate or professional
degree
No Data
5,414
Table 58 - Educational Attainment by Age
Data Source: 2017 - 2021 ACS
Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate 26,792
High school graduate (includes
equivalency)
30,779
Some college or Associate's degree 36,729
Bachelor's degree 58,167
Graduate or professional degree 76,546
Table 59 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Data Source: 2017 - 2021 ACS
Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction?
There are several major occupations of employed City residents that consist of production, administrative, and professional positions. These occupations were spread over a wide array of industries, with 18% of the working population in manufacturing, 15% in educational/health/social services and 12% in retail. In general, production and administ rative positions, particularly those in the manufacturing, services and retail industries, earn lower incomes compared to professional occupations.
2. Workforce and Infrastructure Needs of the Business Community The City has faced many challenges due to the economic downturn in recent years.
Job losses occurred which left the City’s economy struggling. The largest percentages of the workforce in Pomona are: manufacturing, education/health services, retail trade and construction.
Needs of the business community include skilled and trained workers, as well as job opportunities. The gap between the skills of the local labor force and the expertise needed by the business environment is indicative of the number of workers (63,788) City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
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and the number of job (29, 662) in the labor force, which represents and 46% gap/need.
Thus, the Los Angeles Urban League – Pomona Workforce Center through its WIA continues to increase its partnerships with agencies in the City to support the growth and stability of businesses.
3. Major Changes that may have an economic impact (i.e. planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job or business support or infrastructure these changes may create
With the loss of the City’s Redevelopment Agency, planned local business investments are minimal. However, private investments/partnerships are encouraged. In some cases, the City may have available land and financing mechanisms to assist with economic ventures. Development efforts are aimed towards achieving goals to create, expand or retain business opportunities.
4. How skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction
Lack of education and job skills directly correspond to employment opportunities, in that. those not trained or educated in a particular craft have difficulty finding employment.
The Los Angeles Urban League – Pomona Workforce Center, in Conjunction with Senate Bill 734 has been charged with spending 25- 30% of program allocations from LA County towards job placement and training activities over the course of the next two program years. This means the agency will be seeking employers who are willing to partner with in training and employing local residents.
Training Services in the City of Pomona may include:
1. Occupational skills training, including training for non-traditional employment
2. On-the-job training
3. Programs that combine workplace training with relation instruction, which may include cooperative education programs
4. Training programs operated by the private sector
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5. Skill upgrading and retraining
6. Entrepreneurial training
7. Job readiness training
8. Adult education and literacy activities in conjunction with training services listed above
5. Current Workforce Initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the Consolidated Plan
In an effort to help individuals with gainful employment and to decr ease school dropout rates, the LA Urban League implements several initiatives through the Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Those initiatives include implementation of the following types of programs:
1. Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs
2. Youth Programs
3. Youth Employment Programs
These programs will support the Consolidated Plan through its goal to create, expand or retain economic opportunities. Specifically, they will aid in identifying and meeting the needs of key industry sectors/clusters. Key industry sectors identified by the WIB include the health care and life sciences, entertainment, logistics/transportation/goods movement, hospitality and tourism, and construction.
Also, the City will continue to fund public service activities geared towards youth programs and employment.
6. Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)?
The City does not formally participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. However, the City does partner with the Chamber of Commerce and local businesses to encourage business retention, creation and/or expansion, as well as business assistance through the Small Business Administration.
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MA-50 NEEDS AND MARKET ANALYSIS DISCUSSION
1. Are there any populations or households in areas or neighborhoods that are more affected by multiple housing problems?
Minority populations, specifically Hispanic and African American households appear to be affected more by multiple housing problems. Lower -income households, female-headed households, rent -burdened households an d overcrowded households and those households living in older housing stock are more affected by multiple housing problems.
2. Are there areas in the jurisdiction where these populations are concentrated?
An area of racial/ethnic minority concentration is defined as a census tract that contains a minority population of fifty (50) percent or more. A review of the 2000 census data indicates that minority population groups now represent the majority of the population of the City and are disper sed throughout the community. In 2010 the City’s population was estimated at 149,058 of which 87.5% belonged to a racial or minority group. At the census tract level, the majority of the population ranges from a low of 30.9% (4032.00) to a high of 97.2% (4 024.05). In fact, census tract 4032.00 is the only census tract that had a minority population of less than 50%.
3. What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods?
The severity of housing problems and needs of the extremely low - income, low - income, and moderate-income renters and owners in the City of Pomona are diverse and include, but are not limited to, housing affordability, overcrowding, substandard housing and availability of housing.
The Housing Market Analysis and Needs Assessment along with feedback from a Community Needs Survey/Consultation provided the basis for assigning the relative priority given to priority housing needs. The survey covered issues related to housing, public facilities, neighborhood needs, street improvements, public programs and quality of life priorities. The City received responses to a community survey identifying the top priority needs for housing as follows:
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▪ Affordable Rental Housing
▪ Senior Housing/Special Needs Housing
▪ Homeownership Assistance
4. Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods?
Community assets in these areas include improved infrastructure, improved community and recreational facilities, improved/rehabilitated housing, senior centers, public transportation, grocery stores, drug stores and community health centers/hospitals.
5. Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas?
There are strategic opportunities for development, as well as the job creation. While public funding at the State and Local level may be limited, private investment opportunities still exist. The City acquired land from the now defunct Redevelopment Agency which creates strat egic opportunities for development partnerships.
MA-60 BROADBAND NEEDS OF HOUSING
1. Describe the need for broadband wiring and connection for households, including low-and-moderate-income households and neighborhoods.
In 2015 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defined broadband internet as a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mb ps upload (25/3 Mbps). The FCC’s 2018 “Measuring Broadband America” report found that among participating home internet service providers, the median download speed experienced by users was approximately 72 Mbps. This is an indication that Americans have a lready surpassed the minimum standards.
According to the 2020 Interactive Broadband Map, over 3/4ths of the residential and commercial areas of Pomona receive broadband internet greater than the minimum of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload (25/3 Mbps). T his included both wireline broadband and wireless service. Based on the Fixed Consumer Served Status Map that are “Priority Unserved”. This shows areas where broadband service is not available above 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload. This is in small area s of the City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
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following Census Tracts, 402702, 402902, 4030, 402402, and 4022. In lieu of lack of service for community members in these areas, the City of Pomona provides free access to personal computing workstations and internet at the Children and Adult Reference areas of the Library.
2. Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet service provider serve the jurisdiction.
An increase in competition among internet providers will improve the quality of services. This includes availability of internet access and speeds, and affordable options for broadband. The City of Pomona has three wireline providers who cover over 95% of the city, Spectrum, T -Mobile, and Frontier. Further more, the city has four wireless service providers, Verizon, T -Mobile, Sprint, and AT&T. According to the CA Interactive Broadband Map wireline and wireless provide nearly universal coverage of all residential and commercial areas of Pomona. This shows tha t diversified internet service provider options can be made available for lower -income households as well in a more competitive market.
Data Source: CA Interactive Broadband Map, Wireline Consumer Served Status
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Data Source: CA Interactive Broadband Map, Fixed Consumer Served Status
MA-65 HAZARD MITIGATION
1. Describe the Jurisdictions increased natural risks associated with climate change.
The average temperatures in Pomona range from 41 degrees in the winter months to 89 degrees in the summer months. This may vary during the months of October to March due to the Santa Ana winds causing higher temperatures and very low humidity. Additionally, rainfall in the city averages 16.99 inches of rain per year.
The City of Pomona Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Update for 2022 -2027 was approved by City Council on March 30, 2022. The LHMP identifies earthquakes as the highest local hazard threat. Pomona is located in a seismically active region of Southern California, with the surrounding local faults: San Jose, Indian Hill, Chino, and Central Avenue Faults. Less destructive hazard threats include landslides, wildfires, and windstorms. The areas t hat are prone to wildfires are located in the southern western corner of the City, in Phillips Ranch, and Cal Poly Pomona.
Although, the risk of wildfires is high in the San Gabriel Mountains region, the city is
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isolated from this fire prone area and the p robability of a wildfire spreading to Pomona is low.
Climate change is not identified as a hazard in the updated LHMP, but it has the potential to impact all of the listed hazards: earthquakes, landslide s, wildfire, flooding, windstorm, and pandemics/infectious disease.
2. Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low-and moderate- income households based on an analysis of data, findings, and methods.
Local hazards (earthquakes, landslide, wildfire, flooding, windstorm, and pandemics/infectious disease) are city wide and have the potential to greatly affect the commercial and residential areas. Particularly, low -and moderate -income residents are vulnerable to the risk of natural hazards.
In 2021 the median household income in the City of Pomona was $70,494.
Additionally, approximately 66 percent of residents below the counties 80% median family income (MFI), and 4,067 families and 24,197 individuals live below poverty level are 23.2%. LMI residents will experience a financial impac t with fewer economic resources to respond to a disaster without the assistance of their local, state, or federal government. While the City of Pomona’s updated LHMP does not discuss the vulnerability of LMI households, Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Office of Equal Rights addresses this need by suggesting that agencies and organizations planning for natural disasters identify special needs populations, make recovery centers more accessible, and review practices and procedures to remedy any di scrimination in relief application or assistance. The jurisdiction's increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change
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V. STRATEGIC PLAN
SP-05 Overview
Introduction
This Strategic Plan is part of the City of Pomona’s Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan covering fiscal years 2023-2028. The City of Pomona has established the following strategies/objectives to meet priority housing and community development needs. All strategies/objectives coincide with HUD’s goals to:
▪ Ensure Decent Housing
▪ Create a Suitable Living Environment
▪ Expand Economic Opportunities And objectives to:
➢ Provide Availability/Accessibility to programs and services ➢ Provide Affordability to housing, programs and services ➢ Create Sustainability in the Community through combined efforts of programs and services
Priority Needs
The City has identified ten priority needs areas to meet housing and community development goals. Priorities are based in part on responses to the 2023 Community Needs Survey and the Fair Housing Survey conducted as part of citizen participation outreach efforts, including informatio n gathered in specific focus groups, and interviews with various organizations and service providers in the housing and community development field. The City will CDBG, HOME, ESG, and other resources to address needs in the following priority areas:
1. Housing
2. Homelessness
3. Special Needs/Non‐Homeless
4. Anti‐Crime
5. Economic Development
6. Infrastructure and Public Facilities Improvements
7. Public Services
8. Fair Housing
9. Code Enforcement
10. Housing Services
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The 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan strategies coincide with HUD’s goals to: 1) ensure decent housing; 2) create a suitable living environment; and 3) expand economic opportunities. It further outlines the City’s planned goals, outcomes and objectives to meet priority need s. A summary of the City’s specific goals, objectives and outcomes are:
Goals
Goal 1: Promote Fair Housing Opportunity
Goal 2: Expand Affordable Housing Supply
Goal 3: Create and Preserve Affordable Housing
Goal 4: Support Homeless Services Activities
Goal 5: Planning and Program Administration
Goal 6: Neighborhood Preservation and Eliminate Blighted Conditions Goal 7: Support Activities that Assist with Basic Needs and Provide Quality Services
Goal 8: Improve Infrastructure and Public Facilities
Goal 9: Expand Economic Opportunities/Employment Training
Housing Strategies
▪ Preserve the City’s existing affordable and moderate housing stock through housing rehabilitation programs
▪ Preserve at-risk housing stock and prevent slum/blight through Mobile Home Rehabilitation
▪ Preserve the City’s affordable rental housing stock through multi- family housing rehabilitation
▪ Increase affordable housing opportunities by assisting Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs)
▪ Increase affordable housing opportunities for low-to-moderate income first-time homebuyers
▪ Increase affordable rental housing opportunities through Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance (Formerly Known as Section 8) ▪ Increase affordable rental housing through HOME -funded Tenant- Based Rental Assistance
▪ Increase the supply of affordable housing through acquisition, rehabilitation and/or resale.
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▪ Reduce the number of housing units with lead-based paint hazards through education, testing and remediation
▪ Improve access to housing information through housing counseling services
Homeless Strategies
▪ Strengthen the Continuum of Care by addressing gaps in residential and non - residential services
▪ Implement a plan of homeless prevention
▪ Increase essential services to the homeless prevention ▪ Develop and implement a Homeless Management Information System ▪ Develop and implement a Strategic Plan to end homelessness ▪ Improve access to service and information and increase levels of referrrals
Non-Homeless/Special Needs Strategies
▪ Collaborate with agencies in the Continuum of Care, Community - Based Organizations, L.A. County and City Departments to address gaps in services for non-homeless and special needs population.
Lead-Based Paint Hazards Strategies
▪ Reduce the number of housing units with lead-based paint hazards through education, testing and remediation
▪ Apply for additional funding through lead grant programs to assist with lead remediation within the City.
Fair Housing Strategies
▪ Partner with Community Development Housing Organization to develop affordable housing
▪ Provide loans to low-income families for access to affordable homeownership and housing rehabilitation opportunities.
▪ Provide fair housing education, outreach and services to community residents and stakeholders.
▪ Partner with lenders/financial institutions that have a history of providing funding opportunities to low-income persons and minority concentration areas.
Community Development Strategies
▪ Improve overall infrastructure of low-to-moderate income neighborhoods ▪ Improve recreational and community facilities located in low-to- moderate income neighborhoods
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▪ Improve ADA accessibility throughout the City
▪ Improve access to public services for special needs population (youth and families)
▪ Improve access to health care for at-risk households
▪ Improve the quality of life and mobility for the senior population ▪ Improve public safety through crime prevention oriented policing
Economic Development Strategies
▪ Provide funds to organizations that will create, retain or expand job opportunities to low-to-moderate income persons
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SP-10 GEOGRAPHIC PRIORITIES – 91.215(A)(1)
Area Name: Citywide
Area Type: Metropolitan City of Pomona
Neighborhood Boundaries: Not applicable, priorities will be Citywide based on CDBG- eligible area or low to moderate income clientele
Specific Housing and Commercial Characteristics of Target Area: N/A
How did consultation and citizen participation process help identify this neighborhood as a target area: N/A
Identify needs in target area: N/A
What are the opportunities for improvement in this target area: N/A
Are there barriers to improvement in this target area: N/A
General Allocation Priorities
Except for Code Enforcement activities which are conducted in targeted CDBG- eligible areas, projects will be done throughout the City. Eligibility of projects or activities will be based on either low -mod qualifying area or income qualification of the household.
Code Enforcement
CDBG regulations require that code enforcement activities be conducted in established target areas and that code enforcement is part of a strategic effort involving a variety of actions, which will work to improve the identified neighborhoods and arrest blighted conditions.
In addition to inspections for code violations, the City’s code enforcement program compliments a variety of actions or public and private improvements aimed at arresting blighted/deteriorated areas. Such improvements include the following:
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▪ Housing Rehabilitation
▪ Infrastructure Improvements
▪ Public Parks/Facilities Improvement
Target Areas
The following indicators are used in developing targeted areas for CDBG -funded code enforcement:
1. CDBG-Eligible Areas
2. Deteriorated Areas
3. Primarily residential
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SP-25 PRIORITY NEEDS – 91.215(A)(2)
HUD defines priority needs levels as follows:
H = High Priority
M = Medium Priority
L = Low Priority
N = Not a Priority
High Priority : Activities to address high priority needs will be funded by the City during the five-(5) year Consolidated Plan Period.
Medium Priority : If funds are available, activities to address these priority needs may be funded by the City during the five -(5) year period. If Fed eral HUD funds are limited, the City may use other sources of funds as resource leveraging.
Low Priority: It is not likely that the City will fund activities to address these priority needs during the five -(5) year period. The City will consider certifica tions of consistency for other entities’ applications of Federal assistance.
No Such Need: The City finds that there is no such need or the City shows that this need is already substantially addressed. No certifications of consistency will be considered.
General priorities for investment, identified as priority need levels (High, Medium, Low, and No Such Need) are identified in Appendix C: Summary of Specific Annual Goals and Objectives, for each proposed activity
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SP-30 INFLUENCE OF MARKET CONDITIONS – 91.215(B)
Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable Housing Type Market Characteristics that will influence
the use of funds available for
housing type
Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Housing Cost Burden TBRA for Non-Homeless Special Needs Housing Cost Burden New Unit Production Housing Cost Burden
Rehabilitation Housing Cost Burden
Acquisition, including preservation Affordability
Table 60 – Influence of Market Conditions
Cost Burden
Cost burden is an important housing issue because paying a high proportion of one’s income for housing leaves less money available for other basic necessities, such as food and health care. Housing cost burden is typically linked to household income.
Generally, the proportion of a household’s income dedicated to housin g costs increases as overall income decreases. State and federal standards specify that a household experiences a housing cost burden if it pays 30 percent or more of its gross income on housing. A severe housing cost burden is when a household pays 50 percent or more of its gross income on housing.
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SP-35 ANTICIPATED RESOURCES – 91.215(A)(4)
The FY 2023-24 formula entitlement allocations are estimated as follows:
2023-24 ENTITLEMENT ALLOCATIONS & REALLOCATED
FUNDS
AMOUNT
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $1,771,564
HOME Investment Partnerships $905,134
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs $159,204
ENTITLEMENT ALLOCATIONS TOTAL $2,835,902
FY 2022-23 CDBG Program Income $0
FY 2022-23 HOME Program Income $0
FY 2022-23 HOME Carryover/Reprogrammed Funds $0
FY 2022-23 ESG Carryover/Reprogrammed Funds $0
TOTAL $0
Table 61 – Anticipated Resources
Use of Funds and expected outcomes are identified in Appendix C: Summary of Specific Annual Goals and Objectives, for each proposed activity.
Resource Leveraging
In addition to the resources indicated above, the City uses a variety of federal, state, local and private resources to achieve housing and community development goals.
The following represents other resources that support key programs:
• CARES Act Stimulus Funds
• HOME-American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funds
• General Funds
• Gas Tax Funds
• Housing Choice Vouchers
• Continuum of Care
• Housing Successor Agency Bond Funds
• Park and Recreation Bond Funds
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CARES ACT (COVID-19) STIMULUS FUNDING
On March 27, 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the "CARES Act". The Act identified additional funding for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program and the Community De velopment Block Grant (CDBG) program to support preparation for and response to the community impacts of the COVID -19 pandemic. HUD's distribution plan for the additional funding included multiple phases: an initial phase that would allow for quick access to funding necessary to address the immediate crisis resulting from the rising pandemic, as well as later phases that would support post -pandemic community recovery.
HOME-AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOME) ARP
On March 11, 2021, Congress approved a $1.5 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP).
This plan contains $5 billion for affordable rental housing and homeless assistance through the Home American Rescue Plan (HOME -ARP). Approximately $197 million in HOME -ARP fu nds was allocated to thirty cities in Los Angeles County. These formula block grant funds, provide cities with flexible funding to reach populations experiencing homelessness, or those currently at risk of homelessness and address local affordable housing, non-congregate shelter, and supportive service needs within respective communities.
These funds are not the traditional HOME Program funds, but are also administered through the HUD and intended to address homelessness. Eligible uses of HOME -ARP funds include the following activities:
1. Administration and Planning;
2. Development and Support of Affordable Rental Housing;
3. Tenant-Based Rental Assistance;
4. Supportive Services for Qualifying Populations; and
5. Acquisition and Development of Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS)
General Funds
The General Operating fund of the City used to account for all the general revenue of the City not specifically levied or collected for other City funds. Major revenue sources included property taxes, utility use rs and sales taxes, and motor vehicle in - lieu fees.
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Gas Tax Funds
The State Gas Tax is revenue received by the City from the State of California. These funds include Gas Tax revenues under sections 2106 and 2107 of the Street and Highway Code, which can be used for either street maintenance or construction.
Matching Fund Requirements
HOME Match
Federal regulations require a 25% match for the HOME Program. The City anticipates a 100% match reduction for FY 20 23-24 based on HUD’s designation of the City of Pomona as a Federally -distressed area. The City has had a 100% match reduction annually since 2003.
ESG Match
Federal regulations require a 100% match for ESG funds. The City will ensure that there is a 100% match to the ESG entitlement grant. Agencies awarded ESG funding provide the expected source of match, amount and term of availability in their proposals. The City monitors the match during annual site program and fiscal monitoring. Agencies provide match that is cash or soft -match and that is not underfunded under Subtitle B.
Publicly-Owned Land or Property in City Used to Address Needs
Not applicable.
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SP-40 INSTITUTIONAL DELIVERY STRUCTURE - 91.215(K)
The City has an inclusive institutional structure approach that uses a variety of organizations and departments within the City to carry out its housing, homeless, and community development plan. The City continues to streamline and to make improvements to the delivery system to best serve the community through activities and services. As the needs of low -to-moderate income residents change, the demand for types of services and programs will also change. This may result in future revisions to the Consolidated Plan through amendments and substantial amendments, as necessary.
The City continues to coordinate with non -profit providers, community and faith - based organizations, public institutions, and City Departments in the development of the Consolidated Plan.
Responsible
Entity
Responsible
Entity Type
Role Geographic Area
Served
City of
Pomona
Local
Government
Grants
Administration
City of Pomona
Table 62 - Institutional Delivery Structure
Organization Population Services
Homeless
Prevention Catholic Charities general
-
House of Ruth domestic violence - Temporary
Rental Assiatnce
program 120-days,
6 months and upto
12 months
Department of Public Social
Services
general -
City of Pomona HPRP Program general -
Mercy House general -
Foothill Aids Project general - Temporary
Rental Assiatnce
program 120-days,
6 months and upto
12 months. They
have about 20 units
that can
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accomodate a
family of 5
Outreach &
Assessment Pomona Homeless Assistance general
-
Pomona Homeless Outreach
Team
general -
Tri City Mental Health Mental health
Pacific Clinics Mental health
Organization Population Services
Pomona Clinic Coalition Physical & Mental health
Emergency Shelter House of Ruth domestic violence 30 beds (2 single and the rest for families)
5 beds
Our House Shelter families 18 beds
LAHSA/Volunteers of America Single Adults 100 Beds
LAHSA/ESVCH Single Adults 200 beds
American Recovery
Sub. Abuse/ Adults
w/Children
Adults Only
3 beds
20 beds
Inland Valley Hope Partners Families w/children
Single Women
15 beds
1 bed
Total Restoration Ministries
Adults with Children
Adults
Chronically
Homeless
25 beds
25 beds
25 beds
San Gabriel Valley Center Families w/children 14 beds
Motel Vouchers American Red Cross disaster
-
Catholic Charities general -
Department of Public Social
Services
service applicants -
Pomona Neighborhood Center general -
Services Center for
Independent Living
Foothill Aids Project -
Pacific Lifeline Women & children -
Transitional Housing
American Recovery
Treatment Center
substance abuse
Families w/children Single
Women
10 beds
15 beds
Crossroads - Women reentry program 7 beds
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Fresh Start (Tri-City Mental
Health)
mental health 40 beds
House of Ruth – Women -
Women w/ Children domestic violence 20 beds
Victory Outreach – (religious
req.)
Men
Women
68 beds
12 beds
Prototypes – Women – Women
w/ Children
substance abuse -
transitional 65 beds
Prototypes – Women – Women
w/ Children
substance abuse -
reentry program 48 beds
Organization Population Services
Tri-City Mental Health
Adults w/ children Adults
Only
Chronically
Homeless
1 bed
9 beds
3 beds
Pomona Transitional Living
Center - Men disabilities 5 beds
Permanent
Supportive
Housing
Prototypes substance abuse –
Women w/children
50 beds
56 beds
Foothill Aids Project HIV/AIDS – Shelter Plus
14 beds
Tri City Mental Health First Step Housing 20 beds
First Step Housing First Step Housing 15 beds
Permanent Housing City of Pomona - Housing
Authority
Housing Choice 894 vouchers
City of Pomona - Family Self
Sufficiency Section 8 115 program
spaces
Supportive Services Catholic Charities general Housing, finance & counseling
Department of Public Social
Services
general general
House of Ruth domestic violence case management /
education
LA Urban League general employment
Inland Valley Hope Partners families case management
/childcare
Pomona Neighborhood Center general general
Family Resource Center youth school related
Prototypes substance abuse case management
/counseling
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Inland Valley Hope Partners disabilities disability assistance Tri-City Mental Health mental health mental health
services
Pacific Clinics mental health mental health
services
Source: City of Pomona Housing Element; The State of Homelessness In Pomona Report 2013
Table 62 - Continuum of Care Community Resources
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How Service Delivery System, including services listed in Homeless Prevention Services Summary Table meet the needs of homeless persons
On a local level, the City of Pomona meets monthly with the Pomona Continuum of Care Coalition (COC) to assess service and housing needs. The COC responds to immediate needs and crises within the homeless population. This intensive interaction has resulted in a highly responsive support and assistance network.
Within the context of the large Los Angeles County Continuum of Care, the Pomona Continuum of Care Coalition has been built upon the HUD continuum model:
homeless prevention, outreach and assessment, emergency shelters and services, transitional housing and transition planning for homeless persons moving from shelters and transitional housing to permanent housing.
The City of Pomona, the CONSORTIUM, and the COC address the full range of Continuum of Care activities including outreach, supportive services, emergency, transitional and permanent housing and homeless prevention. Because of the vast size of the Los Angel es County COC, which encompasses eighty -eight cities, and the location of Pomona in the outlying east end of the COC, Pomona has also created its own local continuum consisting of fourty agencies that fulfill all the activities of a comprehensive continuum at a local level in order to be efficient and responsive to the needs of the homeless and at-risk within the community.
Strengths and Gaps in Service Delivery System for Special Needs Population and Persons experiencing homelessness
The following are p otential gaps in the institutional structure that will be approached over the next five (5) year period:
• Because of the high cost of production and construction, look for additional ways to develop units;
• Identify need for housing resources available to i ndividuals and households whose needs may not be met within the current program framework; Look at the needs of the senior population and plan for future services; • Look at the needs of youth and family populations and plan for future programs and services that coincide with the City of Pomona Youth and Family Master Plan.
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Strategy for Overcoming Gaps
Integrated Approach/Vision and Regional Connections
The City has integrated several required programs and plans with its Consolidated Plan to ensure that all aspects of City government and related agencies (e.g., non - profit providers) work together on a uniform vision for the benefit of the res idents of the City of Pomona. Programs and activities funded reflect goals and objectives that are contained in these plans. Some of these plans and programs are as follows:
the Housing Element, the Youth and Family Master Plan, Capital Improvements Plans and others. These plans have been created with input from the public, other City departments and divisions, the County of Los Angeles, LAHSA and other agencies and non-profit providers.
In addition, resources and programs are coordinated through the Conti nuum of Care and through regional work with non -profit organizations that provide activities to assist the homeless, those at risk of homelessness and others within the community, as detailed in the Consolidated Plan section on homelessness and the Continuum.
Organizational Structure
City Council is responsible for funding award, policy creation and oversight of the programs. City staff is responsible for draft funding allocations and geographic distribution of the City’s CDBG and other housing funds, management of the CDBG budget, administration of CDBG Programs, administration of HOME-funded activities and administration of ESG - funded activities, administration of RDA Set -Aside funds and development, implementation and/or monitoring of other housing programs, including residential rehabilitation and home buyer opportunities. The majority of staff responsible for implementation of CDBG, HOME and ESG Programs are in the Housing Division of the Planning and Housing Department and include: CDBG Administration, HOME Administration and Homeless Programs.
These units have a single Housing Manager to help coordinate efforts between the units and with other divisions and departments within the City.
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Continuum of Care
The City of Pomona participates in the Continuum of Care and relies on non -profit providers to provide services. In 2002, the City also participated in a joint project with neighboring communities in order to conduct a count of homeless in the region and collaborates on a number of regional approaches. These interactions are coordinated by the City’s Homeless Coordinator vis-à-vis the City.
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SP-45 GOALS SUMMARY – 91.215 (A)(4)
Goal Summary Information
Goal summary information, including needs to be addressed and priority need level and desciptions are identified in Appendix C: Summary of Specific Annual Goals and Objectives, for each proposed activity.
Estimate the number of extreme ly low-income, low-income and moderate-income families to whom the City will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME.
Information on affordable goals and the number of low-income households to be served, are identified the Appendices in the: Summary of Specific Annual Goals and Objectives, for each proposed activity. The City will update this table each year in the Annual Action Plan to reflect annual goals and in the CAPER to reflect program accomplishments.
SP-50 PUBLIC HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY AND INVOLVEMENT – 91.215 (C)
The City of Pomona does not have Public Housing.
SP-55 BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Currently, the demand for affordable housing in Pomona exceeds the supply, especially for those in the extremely-low income, very -low and moderate -income categories.
Barriers to affordable housing include:
1. The reluctance of builders to invest in affordable housing projects, especially apartments.
2. The lack of sufficient financial resources for development of affordable units.
3. The overall relatively slow growth of income versus the rapid increase in population growth and relative increase in housing prices.
Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing Affordable Housing Strategies
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• Increase the supply of affordable housing through rental assistance • Increase affordable housing opportunities through homebuyer assistance • Increase awareness and educate public on fair housing and barriers to fair housing
As a recipient of CDBG funds, the City of Pomona is required to develop a fair housing program whose specific actions and procedures which will have an impact on preventing, reducing or eliminating housing discrimination and other barriers to equal housing choice based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status or physical or mental handicap.
Assessment of Fair Housing
To ensure consistency with the policies and programs recommended by the Consolidated Plan and to ensure continued compliance with the Fair Housing Certification found at 24 CFR 91.225 (a)(1), the City contracted with a consultant to prepare the City’s Assessment to Fair Housing (AFH). T he AFH was approved by HCD in September 2022. A highlight of AFH goals are below:
1. To expand affordable housing supply citywide to create balanced, diversified and livable neighborhoods.
2. To preserve and improve existing affordable housing and neighborhood conditions.
3. To improve fair housing conditions by expanding education and outreach activities and by implementing strategies to investigate complaints and enforcement procedures.
4. To improve financial literacy and access of financing for homeownership and improvement.
5. To improve mobility and opportunities for Housing Choice Voucher participants, Project-Based Voucher participants, and publicly supported housing residents.
6. To provide for additional accessible multifamily and single -family units for individuals with disabilities.
Fair Housing Strategies
The City will undertake the following strategies in keeping with goals identified in the AFH:
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• Partner with Community Development Housing Organization to develop affordable housing
• Provide loans to low-income families for access to homeownership and housing rehabilitation opportunities.
• Provide fair housing education, outreach and services to community residents and stakeholders.
• Partner with lenders/financial institutions that have a history of prov iding funding opportunities to low-income persons and minority concentration areas.
SP-60 HOMELESSNESS STRATEGY – 91.215 (D) OUTREACH TO HOMELESS PERSONS
Outreach and Assessment is provided through the Pomona Homeless Assistance Program and the Pomona Homeless Outreach Team. These programs are funded with Emergency Solutions Grant and COC Program funds and are administered by the City. Several of the local non -profits also have outreach teams specific to the field of endeavor (mental health, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, etc.).
Addressing the Emergency and Transitional Housing Needs of Homeless Persons
The City funds a Winter Shelter Program and provides additional funding to service providers to assist with emergency shelter. All programs funded by the City are required to assist clients in developing individual service plans and transition plans before exiting the program.
The City conducted a community process for addressing the needs of persons experiencing homelessness in the City of Pomona. After conducting a summit and on-going meetings of the ad hoc Homeless Advisory Committee, the City concluded that a year -round shelter that serves the b roadest homeless population was a high priority need. Hope for Home (H4H) opened in December 2018 and is operated by Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA). The opening of the shelter has assisted with the success of moving individuals from a crisis or transitional housing and into a permanent placement.
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youth) make the transition to permanent housin g and independent living, including shortening theperiod 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.
December 4, 2015, HUD adopted the final rule defining homelessness. A ‘‘chronically homeless’’ individual is a homeless individual with a disability who lives either in a place not meant for human habitation , a safe haven, or in an emergency shelter, or in an institutional care facility if the individual has been living in the facility for fewer than 90 days and had been living in a place not meant for human habitation, a safe haven, or in an emergency shelte r immediately before entering the institution. The individual also must have been living as described continuously for at least 12 months, or on at least four separate occasions in the last 3 years, where the combined occasions total a length of time of at least 12 months. Each period separating the occasions must include at least 7 nights of living in a situation other than a place not meant for human habitation, in an emergency shelter, or in a safe haven.
Chronically homeless families are families wit h adult heads of household who meet the definition of a chronically homeless individual. If there is no adult in the family, the family would still be considered chronically homeless if a minor head of household meets all the criteria of a chronically home less individual. A chronically homeless family includes those whose composition has fluctuated while the head of household has been homeless.
Addressing comprehensive layered solutions to chronic homelessness, the City has developed and maintains a comple te continuum of care, from outreach and assessment to permanent affordable housing. The Pomona Homeless Outreach Program consists of a mobile team including outreach staff from the City of Pomona Homeless Programs Team and outreach professionals from the f ollowing agencies:
Volunteers of America (Pomona), Tri -City Mental Health Services, East Valley Community Health Center, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Pomona Outreach Team, and the Pomona Police Department Quality of Life Teams. The Teams meet chronically homeless persons where they live. They go to these individuals on a regular basis getting to know them, their needs and desires and in the process building trust and rapport. The team has vast connections to service City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
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providers within the r egion and will transport homeless persons to the needed services, benefits and housing. The team assists individuals in filling out paperwork and following up with applications for services.
The Pomona Homeless Outreach Program hosts the LA CoC CES in the eastern region of Service Planning Area (SPA) 3. Outreach workers conduct VI -SPDAT surveys that rank the vulnerability of homeless individuals. Homeless families are referred to the Homeless Family Solutions System and unaccompanied youth are referred to the Youth CES. Those ranked with the highest levels of vulnerability and chronic homelessness are prioritized for housing resources through the CES.
Help low -income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs.
In order to prevent families and individuals from falling into homelessness, the City of Pomona utilizes Emergency Shelter Solutions Grant (ESG) and Continuum of Care (COC) funds to facilitate homeless prevention and homelessness programs.
Also, the City will continue the implementation a HOME -funded Tenant - Based Rental Assistance Program where the primary goal of the program is to rapidly re- house homeless persons, specifically, transitioning persons from the streets and emergency shelters to permanent supportive housing. Families at risk of becoming homeless may be assisted under TBRA or will be referred to one of the city’s partnering service providers who utilize federal and non -federal funds for rental assistance.
Previously, the City utilized Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds to provide rental and security deposit assistance. Assistance was provided to families that had incomes at or below 30% of AMI and who were homeless, faced with imminent eviction or termination of utilities. During this fiscal year, this funding source will be used for emergency shelter services.
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SP-65 LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS – 91.215 (I)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP Hazards
According to the Los Angeles. County Department of Public Health, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program during 1991 to 2000, approximately 97 children under the age of 6 were reported as having elevated blood levels (EBLs).
It has been found that housing built prior to 1978 may contain hazardous levels of lead based paint, especially for children under six years old. Approximately 30,000 housing units in Pomona were built prior to 1978. Therefore, it is presumed that a large percentage of homes contain lead - based paint. To address this concern, the City will implement lead-based paint regulations in Housing Rehabilitation Programs, the Homebuyer Program, and the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program.
During the Consolidated Plan Action Plan period, the City will use $000 awarded under a Round III of a Federal Lead Hazard Control Gran t from the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program to undertake the following actions to address lead-based paint hazards: to evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards:
Lead-Hazard Strategies Lead Hazard Control Goals
▪ Use the most current brochures regarding the dangers of lead-based paint and make them available to the public at several locations including City Hall; ▪ Continue testing for the presence of lead -based paint on homes that were built prior to 1978 and which are subject to the City’s Housing Programs; ▪ Continue to conduct lead -based paint risk assessments and abatement when lead based paint tests indicate a hazardous concentration of lead (1mg/cm 2) for homes that are involved in the City’s Housing Programs; • Continue to inform prospective home rehabilitation candi dates during their initial interview about the potential hazards of lead -based paint and any necessary abatement measures that would need to be taken into in order to eliminate the hazard. If the applicant’s home was built prior to 1978, staff will inspect the unit to see if potential hazards may exist as a result of the deterioration of paint. If young children (age 6 and younger) are present in the home, and if a potential hazard from possible lead- based paint is identified, staff City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
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will inform parents abo ut screening options for the children to determine if elevated blood levels (EBL’s) are present and to follow abatement requirements prescribed due to screening results.
▪ Ensure that contractor’s agreements identify proper ways to abate existing lead- based paint and to require that contractors only use paints that do not contain lead.
How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards?
Hazards from Lead-Based Paint are a huge issue in the City of Pomona. As indicated in the Housing Needs Assessment, Pomona has an older housing stock of which a huge percentage is pre-1978. The City will continue to apply for lead hazards control funding to mitigate lead poisoning and hazards.
How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures?
As the majority of funding used to address housing needs is Federal funding, lead hazards must be assessed and addressed if necessary. Thus, the actions above are integrated into housing policies and procedures for the following Federally funded programs:
1. CDBG
2. HOME
3. Lead Hazard Control Program
4. Housing Rehabilitation Programs
5. First-Time Homebuyer Program
SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215 (j)
As reported in the 2021 5 -Year ACS profile for the City of Pomona, there are 4,067 families and 24,197 individuals living below poverty level. Of the individuals, 16,739 are adults and 8,402 are less than 18 years of age. In addition, 2,25 8 seniors are estimated to be below the poverty line. The following are often cited as major factors that work to create poverty:
▪ Lack of education
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▪ Lack of marketable job skills
▪ General unemployment
▪ Low wages
▪ Lack of affordable child care
▪ Substance abuse
▪ Lack of reliable transportation
Anti-Poverty Goals
The City has established goals and policies designed to improve the local economy and reduce the level of poverty within the community. The City intends to continue to pursue the following programs and activities to improve local economic conditions and assist residents:
▪ Integrate existing public services and housing activities for extremely - low and low-income households to create streamlined processes for extremely low and low- income households
▪ Continue Housing Choice Voucher (Formerly Known as Section 8) and Family Self-Sufficiency Programs for low-income persons to improve their economic status and lessen the need for rental subsidies
▪ Continue the Section 3 Program that applies to construction pro jects funded with CDBG funds. The Section 3 Program is intended to provide employment opportunities for low -income people and qualified Section 3 businesses.
Continue to work (through information kiosk system and development of data management) to improve access for residents to information regarding opportunities, as well as to improve service coordination for providers City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
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Programs administered and monitored by the City include the following:
▪ CDBG
▪ HOME
▪ ESG
Monitoring Standards and Procedures
The City will use various types of monitoring standards to ensure compliance with Federal regulations governing the use of CDBG funds. Monitoring procedures include: monthly desk audits, review of monthly/quarterly performance rep orts, review of monthly/quarterly financial billing, and on-site inspections.
Performance of planned projects and activities of these funds are monitored depending on type of program and reporting requirements. Monitoring is viewed as a way to identify de ficiencies and promote corrections in order to improve performance. The actual activity of monitoring helps promote quality performance, as well as identify any need for further technical assistance. The following is a description of the types of monitoring performed by staff:
▪ Performance monitoring
▪ Financial monitoring
▪ Davis-Bacon Compliance
▪ Section 3 Compliance
▪ Environmental Review Compliance
Monitoring includes: on -site visits, interviews, telephone contacts, and reports. The Subrecipient Agreement is used to measure funded agency compliance.
The City operates in accordance with the monitoring plan developed for CDBG and HOME Programs, including an annual single audit in conformance with OMB Circular 133-A. The Project Monitors also monitor all activity of the program on a monthly basis, while financial management is monitored jointly by the Project Monitor, Supervisor, and the City's fiscal department.
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A. Performance Monitoring Reporting/Tracking Systems
Performance is tracked and reported as stated above. The labor compliance officers and/or representative review reports. Any discrepancies are addressed with the appropriate entities. Records on performance are kept in the project file. Accuracy of data is confirmed by site visits and monitoring.
B. Financial Monitoring
All project costs are paid on a reimbursement basis, rather than paid in advance. A request for reimbursement must have appropriate documentation attached to verify all expenditures. A current report of program activities must also be attached to the draw down request.
The combination of data from the request and the program activities report provides the data necessary to input data into the IDIS system. Collecting this data during the program year is very helpful in compiling reports. By requiring documentation in association with reimbursement, the City's Planning and Housing Department - Housing Division and Finance Department are able to closely monitor program requirements and ensure program goals are being met.
C. Davis-Bacon Compliance Monitoring
Davis-Bacon regulations require contractors and subcontractors to pay a certain wage to employees i n various labor classifications. These regulations are a requirement of CDBG and HOME Program Subgrantee Agreements. All applicable CDBG and HOME Program projects are monitored regarding their conformance with Davis-Bacon requirements.
The lead person in Community Services or Public Works checks the state board to ensure contractors selected are licensed. The debarred list from the HUD Home Page is also used. Once the contractor is selected, the contractor signs a contract.
The City representative conducts a preconstruction conference, reviews contractor and subcontractor payrolls, and makes site visits and interviews contractor/subcontractor employees. Interview forms are compared with appropriate payrolls to ensure hours and pay is correct. All paperwork requirements are kept by the City. Site visits give staff the visual perspective of City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
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project progress and confirm reported performance and supplement written reports. Site visits are made to see how services are delivered to client s, provide technical assistance, and inspect progress of construction projects.
D. Environmental Review Compliance
Each project that is budgeted is first reviewed for compliance with the National Environmental Protection Agency regulations (NEPA). Californi a Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) regulations may also apply. Projects that are community service in nature are exempt from NEPA. Projects that require further investigation are researched using input from Environmental Regulatory Agencies. For projects t hat fall in this category, a description of the project is sent to the State Office of Historic Preservation and to other applicable regulatory agencies for consultation. Once required consultations have been completed and any mitigation measures identified, the City prepares the appropriate paperwork, including the Statutory Worksheet and publishes a combined NOI/RROF and/or a Finding regarding impacts (if the project is an Environmental Assessment [EA]).
Once environmental clearance has been obtained, the project can move forward to City Council and/or bid, etc., as appropriate. The supervisor monitors all Environmental Reviews.
E. Other Monitoring Standards
Compliance with Housing Codes/Property Standards:
In order to ensure compliance with local housing codes, the City takes the following actions:
1. Incorporates local housing codes in written rehabilitation standards.
2. Inspects work write-ups to ensure specifications meet code.
3. Performs on-site property inspections to ensure property standards and local housing codes are actually met.
4. Maintains an inspection checklist in project files.
Timeliness of Expenditures
The City will implement the following actions as a part of its policy and procedures to ensure timely expenditure of CDBG funds:
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1. Monthly review of project expenditure rates.
2. Include provisions in annual contracts and MOUs to subrecipients reiterating Federal requirements for use of CDBG funds, including timely expenditure of funds.
3. Group infrastructure projects together for design and bidding to help expedite processing and ensure timely completion of projects and expenditure of CDBG funds. The projects will be grouped together for bidding and design based on similar work, but tracked indi vidually during the construction phase for status, compliance with labor standards and expenditures.
4. Evaluate infrastructure projects on a quarterly basis for status/progress and completion; CDBG funds will be transferred from stalled or slow-moving projects, subject to Council approval, to projects that are progressing toward construction.
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VI. ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Introduction
The City of Pomona's One Year Action Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 20 23-2024 includes the activities the City will undertake to address its priority needs and local objectives as outlined in its approved five year Consolidated Plan. These activities will be addressed using funds received during the FY 20 23-2024 program year under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs. This Action Plan is a yearly funding plan.
Activities detailed in the Plan must meet one of the objectives of the fundin g types.
In general, these objectives are:
▪ Activities which benefit low and moderate income persons; ▪ Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; ▪ Activities that are designed to meet community development needs having a particular urgency; and
▪ Activities that provide services to the homeless and which prevent homelessness (ESG).
Standard 424 Forms – Application Process
REFER TO APPENDIX A: SF 424 Applications for the CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs
The City’s UEI Number is: QLK7V1HAF1J2
AP-15 EXPECTED RESOURCES (91.220 (C)(1,2))
The FY 20 23-2024 formula entitlement allocations are estimated as follows:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) at $ 1,771,564, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) at $ 905,134 and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program at $159,204. Additional resources include CDBG pr ogram income totaling $ 000 and HOME Program Income totaling $ 000. HOME carryover funds total $000. Total estimated funding available is $000.
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2023-24 ENTITLEMENT ALLOCATIONS & REALLOCATED FUNDS
AMOUNT
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $1,771,564
HOME Investment Partnerships $905,134
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs $159,204
ENTITLEMENT ALLOCATIONS TOTAL $2,835,902
FY 2023-24 CDBG Anticipated Program Income $000
FY 2023-24 HOME Anticipated Program Income $000
FY 2023-24 HOME Carryover/Reprogrammed Funds $000
FY 2023-24 ESG Carryover/Reprogrammed Funds $000
TOTAL $000
Table 64- Expected Resources – Priority Table
Use of Funds and Anticipated Outcomes are identified in Appendix C: Summary of Annual Goals and Objectives.
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The following represents descriptions of the Federal resources available during FY 23-24.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
CDBG funds are awarded to cities on a formula basis to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities to low-to-moderate income persons.
HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME)
HOME funds are awarded to cities on a formula basis and can be used for various housing activities that assist low -to-moderate income households. These activities include new construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance, tenant - based rental assistance and program planning/administration.
Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG)
These funds are awarded to cities on a formula basis to assist individuals and families to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
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homelessness and to prevent homelessness. For Fiscal Year 2023 -2024, the City estimates receiving $159,204 in ESG funds for those currently homeless.
Continuum of Care (Formerly Supportive Housing Program (SHP) These program funds assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness and to provide the services needed to help such individuals & families move into transitional and permanent supportive housing, with the goal of long term stability and self-sufficiency.
CARES ACT (COVID-19) STIMULUS FUNDING
On March 27, 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the "CARES Act". The Act identified additional funding for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to support preparation for and response to the community impacts of the COVID -19 pandemic. HUD's distribution plan for the additional funding included multiple phases: an initial phase that would allow for quick access to funding necessary to address the immediate crisis resulting from the rising pandemic, as well as later phases that would support post -pandemic community recovery.
HOME-AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOME) ARP
On March 11, 2021, Congress approved a $1.5 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP).
This plan contains $5 billion for affordable rental housing and homeless assistance through the Home American Rescue Plan (HOME -ARP). Approximately $197 million in HOME -ARP funds was allocated to thirty cities in Los Angeles County. These formula block grant funds, provide cities with flexible funding to reach populations experiencing homelessness, or those currently at risk of homelessness and address local affordable housing, non -congregate shelter, and supportive service needs within respective communities.
These funds are not the traditional HOME Program funds, but are also administere d through the HUD and intended to address homelessness. Eligible uses of HOME -ARP funds include the following activities:
1. Administration and Planning;
2. Development and Support of Affordable Rental Housing;
3. Tenant-Based Rental Assistance;
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4. Supportive Services for Qualifying Populations; and
5. Acquisition and Development of Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS)
Match Funds
Home Match:
Federal regulations require a 25% match for the HOME Program, but the City anticipates a 100% match reduction for FY 2023-2024 based on HUD’s designation as a Federally distressed area.
ESG Match
Federal regulations require a 100% match for ESG funds. The City will ensure that there is a 100% match to the ESG entitlement grant.
Publicly Owned Land or Property in City Used to Address Needs
Not Applicable
Discussion
Other Federal Resources:
Housing Choice Voucher Program (Formerly known as Section 8 Rental Assistance) The Pomona Housing Authority, through its oversight of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance program, is entitled to administer a maximum of 1,124 housing choice vouchers, including vouchers for homeless veterans, administer Port - In vouchers, and a Shelter Plus Care grant. These vouchers provide housing assistance to approximately 2,800 residents of Pomona. Very low -income families choose and lease safe, decent, and affordable privately -owned rental housing, including single- family homes, townhouses, and apartments.
Housing Choice Voucher – Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program:
FSS is a program that enables HUDassisted families to increase their earned income and reduce their dependency on welfare assistance and rental subsidies. This is accomplished by setting goals and creating a plan for the family, in addition to providing individual case management and mentoring.
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Non-Federal Resources/Leveraging
In addition to the Federal resources indicated, the City uses a variety of mechanisms to leverage additional resources. In street reconstruction, other funds besides CDBG are used to fulfill the requirements of the City's pavement management program, such as Gas Tax. In public services, funds are either received as part of the pr ogram operation or CDBG funds are used with other forms of funding. In recreation facilities and other construction, the City leverages funds from a variety of sources, such as Parks and Recreation Bond funds. The following represents descriptions of non-Federal resources that support housing and community development needs.
General Funds
The General Operating fund of the City used to account for all the general revenue of the City not specifically levied or collected for other City funds. Major revenue sources included property taxes, utility users and sales taxes, and motor vehicle in - lieu fees.
Gas Tax Funds
The State Gas Tax is revenue received by the City from the State of California. These funds can be used for either street maintenance or construction.
PLHA
For FY 2023-2024, the City of Pomona will spend remaining funds in the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Funding from the State Department of Housing and Community Development. The goal of this program is to make funding available to eligible local governments for housing related projects and programs that assist in addressing the unmet housing needs of the community. The City plans to use these funds for homebuyer assistance creation/ conversion of accessory dwelling unit s and junior accessory dwelling unitsto rent to low -income residents and creation of affordable rental housing.
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AP-20 ANNUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Annual Goals and Objectives are identified in Appendix C: Summary of Annual Goals and Objectives, for each proposed activity.
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Projects
AP-35 PROJECTS /ACTIVITIES (91.220 (D))
Introduction
The following represent a summary of the projects /activities to be undertaken during FY 2021-2022 utilizing Federal CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds:
Projects
# Project Name
1 ADMIN - CDBG Program Administration
2 ADMIN – HUD Section 108 Loan
3 Assistance League of Pomona Valley (Dental Center)
4 Assistance League of Pomona Valley (Operation School Bell) 5 Ayudar Foundation (Pathways to Success)
6 Bithiah’s Family Services (Mentorship Program)
7 Bright Prospect (Bright Prospect College Access and Success Program) 8 Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Inc. (Homeless Prevention Program) 9 Claremont After-School Program (Pomona After-School Scholars Program (PASS) 10 Foothill Family Shelter (Stepping Stones)
11 God’s Pantry (Senior Meal Delivery Program)
12 House of Ruth, Inc. (Housing Retention for Survivors of Domestic Violence) 13 Housing Rights Center (Fair Housing Services)
14 Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (Fair Housing Services) 15 Pomona Unified School District (JROTC @ Ganesha, Garey & Pomona High Schools) 16 PCS Family Services (Youth Diversion and Development) 17 PEARLS of Service, Inc. (On the Spot Essay Project) 18 UrbanMission Community Partners (South Pomona Food Hub) 19 CS-Enrichment Activities for the Elderly
20 CS-Pomona Music Program
21 NSD-CDBG Homeless Services
22 PD-Community Orientated Policing Program (CPOP)
23 NSD-Housing Improvement Program (HIP)
24 NSD-Housing Services
25 DS-Code Compliance Program
26 PW-ADA Path of Travel
27 PW – Street Improvements (FY 23-24 to FY 24-25)
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28 PW-Streetlights – Citywide (FY 23-24 to FY 24-25)
29 ADMIN - ESG Program Administration
30 ESG Projects 2023
31 ADMIN - HOME Program Administration
32 HOME CHDO
33 HOME First-Time Homebuyer
34 HOME – Single Family housing Rehabilitation
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
Approximately xxxx percent (00%) of CDBG will be targeted to projects that are within target areas/CDBG-eligible areas, including: (INSERT PROJECTS). The remaining xxxx percent (00%) of funds will benefit low -income residents citywide. One Hundred percent (100%) of CDBG funds will be dedicated to projects that benefit low-income residents citywide.
The City of Pomona continues to expe nded CDBG funds on a variety of activities that meet underserved needs. These programs provided new or expanded accessibility, affordability and sustainability to decent housing, improved public facilities, and a suitable living environment for low-income persons. Such programs included: homeownership assistance, housing rehabilitation programs, rental assistance, health and public services, graffiti removal, code enforcement, and fair housing services to meet underserved needs.
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AP-38 PROJECT SUMMARY
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name CDBG PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION X
Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Planning and Program Administration
Needs Addressed Administration
Funding CDBG: $ xxx
Description General management and program oversight
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Programs will be implemented citywide and the city's population of 155,370 will benefit as a whole.
Location Description Citywide - City of Pomona, CA
Planned Activities CDBG programs management and oversight 2 Project Name CDBG HUD Section 108 Loan X
Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Expand Economic Opportunities/Section 108 Payments Needs Addressed Housing
Funding CDBG $13,000
Description Loan payment and interest
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Assist 1 business
Location Description 505 South Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766 Planned Activities Eligible Project
3 Project Name ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF POMONA VALLEY – DENTAL PROGRAM Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Provide Quality Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $ XX
Description Funds to be used for dental treatments to low income youth in the City of Pomona.
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Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately XX low-income youth.
Location Description 655 North Palomares Street, Pomona, CA 91766 Planned Activities Dental Assistance
4 Project Name ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF POMONA VALLEY - OPERATION SCHOOL Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Provide Quality Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $
Description Funds to provide youth with jeans, pants or other gently used clothing that are needed to enhance self-esteem and promote learning while in school.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately XX low-income youth.
Location Description 655 North Palomares Street, Pomona, CA 91766 Planned Activities Assistance with Clothing to enhance self -esteem and promote learning in school
5 Project Name AYUDAR FOUNDATION – PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Provide Quality Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $
Description Public services
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately XX low-income youth.
Location Description 725 Leather Oak Lane, Pomona, CA 91766 City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
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Planned Activities To provide social and emotional skill building activities for youth and their families.
6 Project Name BITHIAH’S FAMILY SERVICES – MENTORSHIP PROGRAM Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Provide Quality Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $XXX
Description Provide after school homework assistance, enrichment, recreation, nutrition and transportation for the Claremont Unified School District students that live in Pomona.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately XX low-income youth.
Location Description 1111 N. Mountain Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 Planned Activities Afterschool education and recreation activities 7 Project Name BRIGHT PORSPECT – COLLEGE ACCESS AND SUCCESS PROGRAM Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Provide Quality Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $XXX
Description Provide a mentoring program to 500 transitional-aged youth Target Date 6/30/24
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately 50 low-income youth would be served
Location Description 1460 E. Holt Avenue, Suite 74, Pomona, CA 91767 Planned Activities Mentorship Program
8 Project Name CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOS ANGELES
Target Area Homeless
Goals Supported Homeless Prevention
Needs Addressed Public Service
Funding CDBG XX
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Target Date 6/30/24
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately XX low-income households would be served.
Location Description 1460 E. Holt Avenue, Pomona, CA 91767 Planned Activities Homeless Prevention
9 Project Name CLAREMONT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM – PASS
Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Provide Quality Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG:
Description Provide after school homework assistance, enrichment, recreation, nutrition and transportation for the Claremont Unified School District students that live in Pomona.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately XX low-income youth.
Location Description 1111 N. Mountain Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 Planned Activities Afterschool Education and Recreation activities 10 Project Name FOOTHILL FAMILY SHELTER
Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Support Homeless Activities
Needs Addressed Homelessness
Funding CDBG:# XXX
Description Provide persons emergency shelter with essential services Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately XX low-income persons.
Location Description 1501 W. Ninth Street, Suite D, Upland, CA 91786 City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
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Planned Activities Provide a fully furnished apartment for approximately homeless adults and children for 120 days, weekly counseling, case management meetings and employment services.
11 Project Name GOD’S PANTRY – SENIOR MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAM Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Provide Quality Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG $XX
Description Provide meals to XXX seniors
Target Date 6/30/24
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately XX seniors will be served with meals.
Location Description 250 E. Center Street, Pomona, CA 91767 Planned Activities Provide meal delivery program
12 Project Name INLAND FAIR HOUSING MEDIATION BOARD - FAIR HOUSING SERVS.
Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Promote Fair Housing Opportunity
Needs Addressed Fair Housing
Funding CDBG: $XXX
Description Provide fair housing services which include counseling, mediation, and general housing services to persons.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately X low-income persons.
Location Description 1500 South Haven Avenue, Ontario, CA Planned Activities Fair Housing counseling, tenant -landlord mediation and other fair housing services.
13 Project Name HOUSE OF RUTH, INC.: WALK-IN COUNSELING PROJECT Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Provide Quality Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $ XXX
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Description Provide walk-in counseling and case management to battered women and their children.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately XX low-income persons.
Location Description 599 North Main Street, Pomona, CA 91768 Planned Activities Counseling and Case Management
14 Project Name HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER- FAIR HOUSING SERVS.
Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Promote Fair Housing Opportunity
Needs Addressed Fair Housing
Funding CDBG: $XX
Description Provide fair housing services which include counseling, mediation, and general housing services to persons.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately XXX low-income persons.
Location Description 1500 South Haven Avenue, Suite 100, Ontario, CA 91761 Planned Activities Fair Housing counseling, tenant -landlord mediation and other fair housing services.
15 Project Name PCS FAMILY SERVICES – YOUTH DIVERSION AND DEVELOPMENT Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Provide Quality Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $
Description Provide mentorship program
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately XX low-income youth.
Location Description 383 N. Main Street, Pomona, CA 91768 City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
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Planned Activities Leadership and Empowerment Program Activities 16 Project Name PEARLS OF SERVICESERVICES, INC. – ON THE SPOT ESSAY PROJECT Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Provide Quality Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $
Description Provide mentorship program
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately XX low-income youth.
Location Description 50 Los Coyotes Dr., Pomona, CA 91766 Planned Activities Educational supportive services
17 Project Name POMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - JROTC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Provide Quality Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $
Description Provide leadership skill development, social and academic discipline to low-income youth.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately XX low-income youth.
Location Description 800 S. Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768 Planned Activities Leadership and Empowerment Program Activities 18 Project Name URBANMISSION COMMUNITY PARTNERS – SOUTH POMONA FOOD HUB Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Provide Quality Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $
Description Food bank
Target Date 6/30/24
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Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately 5 low-income youth.
Location Description 252 S. Main Street, Pomona, CA 91766 Planned Activities Food bank
19 Project Name CS – POMONA MUSIC PROGRAM
Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Provide Quality Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $ XXX
Description Provide a music program for 10 low-income youth.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately XX low-income youth.
Location Description 600 Philadelphia Street, Pomona, CA 91766 Planned Activities Music lessons and performances
20 Project Name CS - ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE ELDERLY Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Provide Quality Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $XXX
Description Provide enrichment and cultural activities to 60 seniors Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately XX low-income persons.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Provide enrichment and cultural activities to seniors
21 Project Name NSD - CDBG HOMELESS SERVICES
Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
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Goals Supported Support Homeless Activities
Needs Addressed Homelessness
Funding CDBG: $XX
Description Homeless services at the City's year round emergency shelter Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately XX low-income persons.
Location Description 1400 W. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA 97168 Planned Activities Homeless Emergency Shelter Operation Activities 22 Project Name PD - COMMUNITY PROBLEM ORIENTED POLICINNG (CPOP) Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Provide Quality Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $XX
Description Provide enhanced community -based policing program citywide to low income persons.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Provide enhanced community -based policing program citywide to low income persons.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Anti-crime awareness activities
23 Project Name NSD - HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HIP) Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Create and Preserve Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Housing
Funding CDBG: $XX
Description Create, preserve and maintain existing affordable housing units for low - income households.
Target Date 6/30/2024
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Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately XX low-income households.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Homeowner Housing improvements/rehabilitation 24 Project Name NSD - HOUSING SERVICES PROGRAM
Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Create and Preserve Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Housing Services
Funding CDBG: $XX
Description Funds used for housing services and counseling to households done in connection with the HOME Program.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately XX low-income persons.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Housing counseling and other services done in connection with HOME Program activities
25 Project Name DSD - CODE ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE
Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Neighborhood Preservation/Eliminate Blight Needs Addressed Code Enforcement
Funding CDBG: $ XX
Description Provide coordinated and targeted code inspections for violations and health/safety hazards.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately 200 XXX housing units will be inspected citywide in eligible areas.
Location Description 505 South Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766 Planned Activities Inspections for code violations and health/safety hazards 26 Project Name PW - ADA CURB RAMPS & PATH OF TRAVEL
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Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Improve Public Infrastructure and Facilities Needs Addressed Infrastructure and Public Facilities Improvements Funding CDBG: $XXX
Description To make ADA access improvements throughout the city Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately 150,000 low-income persons.
Location Description Citywide – Eligible Areas
Planned Activities Infrastructure improvements
27 Project Name PW Streetlights
Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Improve Public Infrastructure and Facilities Needs Addressed Infrastructure and Public Facilities Improvements Funding CDBG: $XX
Description To make ADA access improvements throughout the city Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately 150,000 low-income persons.
Location Description Citywide – Eligible Areas
Planned Activities Infrastructure improvements
28 Project Name PW Street Improvements
Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Improve Public Infrastructure and Facilities Needs Addressed Infrastructure and Public Facilities Improvements Funding CDBG: $XX
Description To make ADA access improvements throughout the city Target Date 6/30/2024
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Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately 150,000 low-income persons.
Location Description Citywide – Eligible Areas
Planned Activities Infrastructure improvements
29 Project Name HESG - PROJECTS
Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Support Homeless Activities
Needs Addressed Homelessness
Funding ESG: $
Description To support homeless activities through emergency shelter, admin and homeless management information system (HMIS) for 175 persons Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
To support homeless activities through emergency shelter, admin and homeless management information system (HMIS) for approximately XX persons.
Location Description 1400 E. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA 91768 Planned Activities To support homeless activities through emergency shelter, admin and homeless management information system (HMIS)
30 Project Name HESG – PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Support Homeless Activities
Needs Addressed Homelessness
Funding ESG: $
Description Program administration
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
To support homeless activities through emergency shelter, admin and homeless management information system (HMIS) for approximately XX persons.
Location Description 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Planned Activities Provide general program administration, monitoring, technical assistance, subrecipient training, meetings, preparation and submission of reports. 31 Project Name HOME PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
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Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Planning and Program Administration
Needs Addressed Administration
Funding HOME: $
Description Provide general program administration, monitoring, technical assistance, subrecipient training, meetings, preparation and submission of reports.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Provide general program administration, monitoring, technical assistance, subrecipient training, meetings, preparation and submission of reports.
Location Description 505 South Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766 Planned Activities Provide general program administration, monitoring, technical assistance, subrecipient training, meetings, preparation and submission of reports. 32 Project Name HOME: COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP (CHDO) Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Expand Economic Opportunities/Section 108 Payments Needs Addressed Housing
Funding HOME: $XX
Description HOME Program Set-Aside of 15% for designated CHDO's.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Assist 1 CHDO Development for low-income household.
Location Description 505 South Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766 Planned Activities CHDO Development Eligible Project
33 Project Name HOME: SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING REHABILITATION Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Create and Preserve Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Housing
Funding HOME: $
Description Funds to preserve and maintain existing affordable housing stock for low income persons through housing rehabilitation.
Target Date 6/30/2024
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Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Funds to preserve and maintain existing affordable housing stock for 3 low income persons through housing rehabilitation.
Location Description 505 South Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766 Planned Activities Funds to preserve and maintain existing affordable housing stock for low income persons through housing rehabilitation.
34 Project Name HOME: FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM
Target Area CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE
Goals Supported Expand Affordable Housing Supply
Needs Addressed Housing
Funding HOME: $400,00
Description To provide homebuyer assistance (down payment and/or closing costs assistance) to low-income households
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
To provide homebuyer assistance (down payment and/or closing costs assistance) to XX low-income households.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Outreach citywide and determine applicant’s program qualifications and suitability
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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 As referenced in the City's Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), Pomona as a whole is an ethnically diverse community, with patterns of ethnic concentration present within particular areas. Concentrations of Hispanic residents are evident throughout Pomona’s neighborhoods, specifically central Pomona and neighborhoods along the City’s eastern border (which also coincides with the Los Angeles County border), including City Center, Wilton Heights, Lincoln Park, Li ncoln Park North, Mission -Reservoir, Pomona Adelante, Philips Blvd, South Pomona, and East Side Pomona. The majority of neighborhoods with a concentration of Hispanic residents also exhibit concentrations of Black residents. The concentration of Hispanic residents in the City is notably higher than that in surrounding jurisdictions. This pattern of concentration of Hispanic and minority residents also correlates with the City’s more affordable for -sale housing values. In August 2017, the median sales price for homes in Pomona was $399,000, an increase of close to seven percent from the same month in 2016. However, the City has one of the lowest median home prices among neighboring jurisdictions.
Pomona has historically been a home to Asian and Hispanic mino rity populations. The San Gabriel Valley (SGV) has an early agricultural history (late 19th century) in its role as part of the Citrus Belt and the California citrus economy, during which Mexican Americans and Asian Americans (Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, South Asian) made up the labor force.
Through these early settlement periods, the SGV was divided by race and class and minorities continued to live in ethnic enclaves.
After World War II, a shift from agriculture to manufacturing and technology occurred and with it came an early wave of Asian Americans and Mexican Americans that then pursued homeownership opportunities in SGV areas that were less restricted by race.
Some disparities remain from these eras of racial and class spatial divisions, as current ly notable in the San Gabriel Valley, higher proportions of minorities reside in areas with lower median incomes and lower median home prices. In 2011 -2015, Pomona’s household median income ($39,378) was significantly lower than those of surrounding jurisdictions.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
CITY OF POMONA - CITYWIDE 100
Geographic Distribution
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Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically CDBG funds are expended in each district in accordance with identified priorities/needs.
HOME and ESG funds are expended without regard for geographical boundaries.
Approximately thirty -seven percent (37%) of CDBG will be targeted to projects that are within target areas/CDBG -eligible areas, includi ng: Community Oriented Policing, Code Enforcement, and Infrastructure/Public Facilities Improvements. The remaining sixty -three percent (63%) of funds will benefit low -income residents citywide. One Hundred percent (100%) of CDBG funds will be dedicated to projects that benefit low -income residents citywide. The City of Pomona continues to expended CDBG funds on a variety of activities that meet underserved needs. These programs provided new or expanded accessibility, affordability and sustainability to dec ent housing, improved public facilities, and a suitable living environment for low -income persons. Such programs included: homeownership assistance, housing rehabilitation programs, rental assistance, health and public services, graffiti removal, code enforcement, and fair housing services to meet underserved needs.
Discussion
None
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AP-55 AFFORDABLE HOUSING (91.220 (G))
Affordable Housing
A detailed outline of Annual Goals and Objectives, including Housing Goals are identified the Appendices as: Appendix C: Summary of Objectives and Activities Planned for FY 2023-2024
One-Year Goals for the Number of Households to Be Supported Homeless 449
Non-Homeless 1050
Special Needs
Total 1499
One-Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 1499
The Production of New
Units
0 Rehab of Existing Units 0 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 1499
Discussion
The Pomona's Housing Authority's (PHA) Annual Contributions Contract provides funding to assist approximately 920 families through its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Rental Assistance Program including 60, Homeless Veterans through its H ousing and Urban Development Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD -VASH) Program. The PHA will use additional Mainstream Vouchers to assist 63 non elderly (under the age of 62) disabled and homeless households. The PHA also administers 3 housing choice vouchers through the Foster Youth Initiative Program to assist homeless foster youth.
The PHA will continue to assist additional families through the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program. The PHA received an allocation of 78 Vouchers through the EHV Program to assist homeless families. The PHA has Project -Based 57 of its Homeless Veterans Vouchers to secure housing for homeless veterans. In FY 2 3-24 the PHA will project -base 24 of its Housing Choice Vouchers to secure housing for low income families on the HGV Wait List. The Pomona's Housing Authority's (PHA) Annual Contributions Contract provides funding to assist approximately 920 families through its Housing Choice Voucher Program including 60 Homeless Veterans. The PHA will continue to assist the same number of households in FY 22-23. The PHA recently applied and was awarded xxx (0) housing choice vouchers through the Foster Youth Initiative Program to assist homeless foster youth.
The Homeless Services Division will assist 200 household through the Continuum of Care (COC) Rapid - Re-Housing Program and 98 through the COC Permanent Supportive Housing Program.
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HOME funds will be allocated for Housing Rehabilitation efforts that include assisting xxx (0) households through the HOME-funded Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program, and xxx (00) with Homebuyer Assistance. xxx (00) low-income household will be assisted through the CHDO program to acquire, resale and rehabilitate vacant homes.
Approximately xxx (00) households will be assisted through the CDBG -funded Housing Improvement Program, xxx (00) through the Lead Hazard Reduction Program and xxx (00) through the Healthy Homes Production program
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AP-60 PUBLIC HOUSING (91.220 (H))
The City of Pomona does not have any Public Housing. However, the City does have several assisted housing projects that meet affordability gaps, including the following:
▪ Housing Choice Voucher Program (Formerly Known as Section 8) ▪ Federally-Assisted Housing Units
▪ Affordable Rental Housing
▪ Project Based Vouchers for Veterans
Actions planned during the next year to address the heeds to public housing
Not applicable - The City of Pomona does not manage public housing development.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
Not applicable - The City does not have public housing.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
Not applicable - The City does not have public housing.
Discussion
No further discussion.
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AP-65 HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITIES (91.220 (I))
The needs of homeless and chronic homeless persons range from outreach, case management and referral services to transportation and rental assistance among the many essential services needed to assist with permanent shelter.
A detailed outline of Annual Goals and Objectives, including actions for ending homelessness are identified the Appendices as: Appendix C: Summary of Annual Goals and Objectives, for each proposed activity.
Describe the jurisdictions one -year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including Reaching out to home less persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
Outreach and Assessment is provided through the Pomona Homeless Assistance Program and the Pomona Homeless Outreach Team. These programs are funded with Emergency Solutions Grant and COC Program funds and are administered by the City. Several of the local non -profits also have outreach teams specific to the field of endeavor (mental health, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, etc.).
Addressing the Emergency and Transitional Housing Needs of Homeless Persons
Emergency and Crisis shelter is funded with ESG and COC funds at the City’s Hope For Home Year-Round Shelter. All programs administered by the City are required to assist clients in developing individual service plan and transition plan before exiting the program.
The City has designated ESG funds annually to support emergency shelter programming. Numerous other emergency shelter, transitional living centers, residential detoxification programs, and sober living homes ar e located in the City of Pomona.
Homelessness prevention, a component under emergency shelter, may include housing relocation and stabilization services as well as short - and medium -term rental assistance to prevent an individual or family from becoming h omeless. This City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
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program will help individuals and families at -risk of homelessness to maintain their existing housing, transition to new permanent housing or affordable housing units.
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, facilit ating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.
Chronically homeless families are families with adult heads of household who m eet the definition of a chronically homeless individual. If there is no adult in the family, the family would still be considered chronically homeless if a minor head of household meets all the criteria of a chronically homeless individual.
A chronically homeless family includes those whose composition has fluctuated while the head of household has been homeless.
Addressing comprehensive layered solutions to chronic homelessness, the City has developed and maintains a complete continuum of care, from outreach and assessment to permanent affordable housing. The Pomona Homeless Outreach Program consists of a mobile team including outreach staff from the City of Pomona Homeless Programs Team and outreach professionals from the following agencies:
Volunteers of America (Pomona), Tri -City Mental Health Services, East Valley Community Health Center, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Pomona Outreach Team, and the Pomona Police Department Quality of Life Teams. The Teams meet chronically homeless persons where they live. They go to these individuals on a regular basis, getting to know them, their needs and desires and in the process building trust and rapport. The team has vast connections to service providers within the region and will transport homeless persons to the needed services, benefits and housing. The team assists individuals in filling out paperwork and following up with applications for services.
The Pomona Homeless Outreach Program hosts the LA CoC CES in the eastern region of Service Planning Area (SPA) 3. Outreach workers conduct VI -SPDAT surveys that rank the vulnerability of homeless individuals. Homeless families are referred to the Homeless Family Solutions System and unaccompanied youth are referred to the City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
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Youth CES. Those ranked with the highest levels of vulnerability and chronic homelessness are prioritized for housing resources through the CES.
Help low -income individuals and fa milies 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
Outreach workers conduct VI -SPDAT surveys that rank the vulnerability of homeless individuals. The City of Pomona’s Homeless Strategy identifies local and region al planning strategies for coordination among agencies to assist persons that have become homeless or are at risk of being homeless. This coordination includes referrals to an extensive network of private agencies that are a part of the City’s Continuum of Care Coalition and referrals to the City’s new Hope for Home, Homeless Service Center that opened in December.
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AP-75 BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING (91.220 (J))
Currently, the demand for affordable housing in Pomona exceeds the supply, especially for those in the extremely -low income, very -low and moderate -income categories.
Barriers to affordable housing include:
1. The reluctance of builders to invest in affordable housing projects, especially apartments.
2. The lack of sufficient financial resources for development of affordable units.
3. The overall relatively slow growth of income versus the rapid increase in population growth and relative increase in housing prices.
Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing Affordable Housing Strategies
• Increase the supply of affordable housing through new construction • Increase the supply of affordable housing through rental assistance • Increase affordable housing opportunities through homebuyer assistance • Increase awareness and educate public on fair housing and barriers to fair housing
As a recipient of CDBG funds, the City of Pomona is required to develop a fair housing program whose specific actions and procedures which will have an impact on preventing, reducing or eliminating housing discrimination and other barriers to equal housing choice based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status or physical or mental handicap.
To ensure consistency with the policies and programs recommended by the Consolidated Plan and to ensure continued compliance with the Fair Housing Certification found at 24 CFR 91.225 (a)(1), the completed an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) Report, which replaces the original Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice. The AFH was adopted in August 2017, and assisted the City in analyzing market conditions and potential housing barriers to better determine fair housing goals for the Consolidated Plan period.
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To encourage the development and conservation of affordable housing, the City has adopted several ordinances:
• Density Incentives - City of Pomona utilizes the State's density law to provide up to 35 percent of density bonu s to facilitate the development of affordable and senior housing
• Waiver of Fees - In addition to the density bonus, the City will facilitate the processing of affordable housing projects by waiving fees, when applicable. • Relaxed Standards - Certain development standards may be relaxed if increased density cannot be physically accommodated on the site. The applicant must show that the density bonus cannot be achieved with each waiver before the waiver is allowed:
1) Parking Requirements
2) Private Open Space
3) Common Open Space
4) Specific Plan Amendments: Downtown Pomona and Pomona Corridors
Discussion:
None
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AP-85 OTHER ACTIONS (91.220 (K))
The following proposed actions will be undertaken to address the areas indicated below:
Foster and Maintain Affordable Housing
▪ Acquisition/Rehab for resale or rental housing (to provide affordable units) ▪ Rental Assistance Programs (to bridge the affordability gap) ▪ First-Time Homebuyer Program (affordability through down payment assistance) ▪ Housing Rehabilitation Programs (to preserve existing affordable housing stock)
Evaluation and Reduction of Lead-Based Hazards
▪ Conduct Inspections and Risk Assessments in conjunction with all housing programs affected by Federal Lead-Based Paint regulations at 24 CFR 35, 24 CFR 570.608 and 24 CFR 982.401.
Reducing the Number of Persons Below the Poverty Line
▪ Fund public service programs that assist extremely low and low - income persons, including but not limited to employment/training programs, food programs, free or low price health services programs, etc.
▪ Continue to fund the Housing Choice Voucher (Formerly Known as Section 8) and Family Self -Sufficiency programs for low -income persons to improve their economic status and lessen need for subsidy
▪ Continue the Section 3 program that applies to construction projects funded with CDBG funds. The Section 3 program is intended to provide employment opportunities for low-income people and qualified Section 3 businesses
Meeting Underserved Needs
The City of Pomona continues to expend CDBG funds on a variety of activities that meet underserved needs. These programs provided new or expanded accessibility, affordability and sustainability to decent housing, improved public facilities, and a City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
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suitable living environment for low-income persons. Such programs included:
homeownership assistance, housing rehabilitation programs, rental assistance, health and public services, graffiti removal, code enforcement, and fair housing services.
Institutional Structure/Coordination
The City continues to coordinate with non -profit providers , community and faith - based organizations, public institutions, and City Departments in the development of the Consolidated Plan Action Plan.
▪ Continue to coordinate with non-profit providers, community and faith- based organizations, public institutions, community residents, and City Departments to ensure quality services to low-income persons.
Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) Efforts
Minority and Women-Owned Business provisions are included in the City’s purchasing/procurement policies. In order to promote the use of minority and women-owned businesses, the City takes the following actions:
1. Maintain and update periodically qualified minority and women -owned businesses on a Bidder List.
2. Disseminate information regarding Citybidding procedures and practices to the minority business community.
3. Require that the City’s Minority Business Questionnaire be included with all City bids and Requests for Proposals.
4. Provide access to the Ethnic/Women Business and Professional directory to area businesses and contractors upon request.
Timeliness of Expenditures:
The City will implement the following actions as a part of its policy and procedures to ensure timely expenditure of CDBG funds:
1. Monthly review of project expenditure rates.
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2. Include provisions in annual contracts and MOUs to subrecipients reiterating Federal requirements for use of CDBG funds, including timely expenditure of funds. Group infrastructure projects together for design and bidding to help expedite processing and ensure timely completion of projects and expenditure of CDBG funds. The projects will be grouped together for bidding and design based on similar work, but tracked individually during the construction phas e for status, compliance with labor standards and expenditures.
3. Evaluate infrastructure projects on a quarterly basis for status/progress and completion; CDBG funds will be transferred from stalled or slow-moving projects, subject to Council approval, to projects that are progressing toward construction.
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AP-90 PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (91.220 (L) (1,2,4))
CDBG PROGRAM
The total amount of CDBG funds available for use in FY 2023-2024 is as follows:
23-24 CDBG ALLOCATION AND PROGRAM INCOME
AMOUNT
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $1,771,54
CDBG Anticipated Program Income $XXX
TOTAL $XXX
The City does not anticipate carrying over any CDBG funds for use in 2023-2024.
It is anticipated that the City will receive approximately $0000 in program income for use during FY 2023-24. Any program income received during the year will be reallocated to eligible projects.
Allocation of Funds
Approximately sixty percent (60%) of CDBG will be targeted to projects that are within target areas/CDBG -eligible areas, including: Community Oriented Policing, Code Enforcement, and Infrastructure/Public Facilities Improvements. Remaining funds will benefit low -income residents citywide. One Hundred percent (100%) of CDBG funds will be dedicated to projects that benefit low -income residents citywide.
Activities to be Undertaken
(CDBG Activities - To be determined after final HUD allocation)
Surplus from Urban Renewal Settlements
The City will not have surplus from urban renewal settlements for the CDBG Program.
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Grant Funds Returned to the Line of Credit
The City will not have to return any grant funds to the line of credit for the CDBG Program.
Income from Float-funded Activities
The City will not have income from float -funded activities for the CDBG Program.
Funding Urgent-need Activities
At this time, the City does not anticipate funding any urgent -need activities through the CDBG Program 2023-2024. However, if urgent needs do arise, funds will be reallocated to address those needs and will be reported in the Program Year 2023 CAPER.
HOME PROGRAM
The City plans to undertake the following activities using HOME funds:
HOME CATEGORY ENTITLEMENT
AMOUNT
CAP 22-23
CARRYOVER
FUNDS
Eligible Activities (No cap)
CHDO (15% cap)
Administration and
PLanning
(10% cap)
First-Time Homebuyer Program
The City of Pomona provides a comprehensive First -Time Homebuyer Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP) to eligible low -to-moderate income households for down payment and closing cost assistance toward the purchase of a single-family or detached condominium home. While funds have not been allocated above for this program, the City anticipates using program income funds for the MAP Program.
Housing Rehabilitation Program
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The City plans to implement a housing rehabilitation program that covers rehabilitation of owner -occupied housing units and rental units in order to preserve the existing affordable housing stock.
Other Forms of Investment
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:
The City of Pomona does not use a typical loan or grant instruments or non-conforming loan guarantees. There are no forms of investments to be described for HOME funds.
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
HOME Recapture Provisions in First Time Home Buyer Program The City of Pomona uses the Recapture Provisions at 24 CFR 92.254 (a)(5)(ii)(A)(5) for its First Time Homebuyer Program. This entails recapturing the amount of HOME assistance that enabled the homebuyer to buy the dwelling unit, as well as any equity realized (“Equity Sharing”) at the time of sale, after deducting the costs of sale and any eligible home improvement costs, in proportion to the amount of the City loan provided. The equity share owed shall be prorated over a 45-year affordability period based on each full year of occupancy and compliance with the terms of the loan agreement.
The HOME First Time Homebuyer Program recapture guidelines further entail the following: no monthly payments, with the loan due and payable when the property is sold, transferred, refinanced with cash out, a change in title occurs, default on loan, failure to use the property as principal residence or at the end of HOME affordability period. Deed restrictions and Covenants ensure the affordability of the units.
In the event of foreclosure, transfer in lieu of foreclosure, or when t he net proceeds of sale are insufficient to repay the City loan due, the homebuyer is obligated to repay the net proceeds received by the homebuyer, if any, from the sale of the HOME -assisted property. The net proceeds of sale is the final City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
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amount that is g iven to the homebuyer as a result of a sale after any first mortgage and closing costs are subtracted from the sale price.
HOME Resale Provisions in First Time Home Buyer Program The City of Pomona uses the resale provisions at 24 CFR 92.254 (a)(5)(i) specifically for its CHDO project involving the acquisition and rehabilitation of foreclosed and/or vacant properties, to be resold to first time homebuyers. To ensure affordability, the resale provisions require that each HOME -assisted unit sold to an eligib le homebuyer is made available for subsequent purchase only to another low-income family having incomes at no more than 80% of the Los Angeles county median income and who will use the HOME -assisted unit as their principal residence. In addition, the price at resale must provide the homeowner a fair return on investment and ensure that the housing will remain affordable to a reasonable range of low -income homebuyers. These provisions are enforced through Homebuyer Covenants, which are recorded against the property.
Fair Return on Investment is defined as the return of the homeowner’s original investment plus any eligible capital and curb appeal improvements, less the amount of deferred maintenance that does not meet HUD’s Uniform Physical Condition Standards . The difference shall be multiplied by the percentage change in the consumer price index (CPI) between the initial purchase date and the subsequent sale date. The City of Pomona will be using the CPI for the Los Angeles -Riverside-Orange County area as pub lished by the U.S.
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Reasonable Range of Low -Income Homebuyers refers to subsequent homebuyers having incomes at no more than 80% of the Los Angeles County median income and who pays no more than 30% of the ho usehold’s gross income for housing cost.
(See Appendix J: Recapture/Resale Guidelines)
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:
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For HOME -funded programs, the applicable affordability periods per HOME investment is provided as follows:
Homeownership
Assistance HOME amount per
unit
Minimum Period of Affordability in Years
Under $15,000 5
$15,000 to $40,000 10
Over $40,000 15
Based on the loan amount of $100,000, the HOME affordability period for the City’s First Time Homebuyer Program is 15 years. In addition, due to California Redevelopment Agency/Housing Successor Agency’s requirement, the City of Pomona requires another 30 -year affordability period. In the regard, program beneficiaries of the First Time Homebuyer Pr ogram must occupy the assisted property for a total of 45 years.
The period of affordability for the CHDO project involving the acquisition and rehabilitation of foreclosed or vacant properties for resale to first time homebuyers is fifteen (15) years. In this regard, the provisions involving a fair return on investment to the original owner, and accessibility of the assisted - unit to a reasonable range of low -income homebuyer only apply during this 15-year period.
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 to refinance existing debt secured by multi-family housing that is being rehabilitated with HOME funds. The City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program applies only to single- family residences.
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ESG PROGRAM
The City plans to undertake the following activities using ESG funds:
ESG CATEGORY AMOUNT CAP 22-23
Carryover
Funds
Homeless Prevention (No cap)
Street Outreach (60%cap)
Emergency Shelter (60% cap)
Rapid Re-Housing (No cap)
HMIS (No cap)
Administration (7.5% cap)
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDING: $159,204
Emergency Solutions Grant
In FY 23 -24 Pomona expects to receive $159,204 from the FY 23 -24 entitlement funds and a total of $000 in unexpended FY 22 -23 funds to be carried over for eligible ESG activities. Annually, the City budgets its ESG funds to most effectively meet the needs of the homeless. The programs funded either maintain services or expand to fill a g ap in the City’s CoC delivery system.
ESG funds are allocated primarily for costs associated with the operation of emergency shelters and essential services. The CoC provides a comprehensive response to the different needs of homeless individuals and famil ies so that they can make the critical transition from the streets to independent living.
The City of Pomona has developed the following standards for providing assistance to the homeless through its Continuum of Care (COC) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funds as required by 24 CFR Part 576. And 24 CFR Part 578. These standards represent goals for providing services for the community.
Evaluating eligibility for families and individuals
Intake and Assessment . Case managers will review client situation, understand eligibility and begin the process of determining homelessness status and necessary services. Any client assessed for potential assistance must meet HUD City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
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criteria homeless or at risk or homelessness. A ny new client is encouraged to participate in a complete assessment to understand client needs and barriers.
The following outlines the individual characteristics of clients qualifying for homelessness prevention or rapid re-housing.
Coordinating Services All subrecipients (shelter, homelessness prevention and rapid re -housing providers) within the City of Pomona Continuum of Care service area are expected to work collaboratively to address the needs of the homeless within the area. To achieve these goals, City of Pomona requires that all subrecipients service providers will:
a. Participate in the Pomona Continuum of Care Coalition. b. As the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority rolls out the centralized and coordinated Assessment (CES) and referral system, a ll subrecipients and the City of Pomona will participate in the Continuum system. c. Establish a staff member as a point of contact for other case managers and members of the service provider continuum of care. The contact should be a position that sees littl e turnover and is familiar with organizational resources and up to date on current organizational capacity to accept and serve clients, such as a supervisor or manager.
This contact should be able to provide information for other housing case managers on what current programs and resources are available to clients entering into the provider system through their organization.
This contact will reduce or eliminate the need for clients to seek out additional assistance based on referrals from any recipient agency. d. Attend training for case managers within the homeless provider system. e. Each subrecipient is expected to send at least one staff member to Pomona CoC meetings and share all lessons learned with all housing case management staff. City of Pomona, in coll aboration with the Pomona Continuum of Care Coalition (PCOCC) and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), will coordinate training for relevant personnel so that clients within the region are receiving the same quality of service across provid ers. The members of the Continuum will also participate in regular meetings to share best practices and engage in collective problem solving as the community works toward an integrated system for clients.
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If the Continuum of Care has established centraliz ed or coordinated assessment system that meets HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system
The Los Angeles County Coordinated Entry System (CES) is a critical component of Los Angeles’ countywide systemic response to ending homelessness. The City of Pomona participates in this collaborative network that ensures the highest need, most vulnerable households in the community.
are prioritized for services and that the housing and supportive services in the system are used as e fficiently and effectively as possible. The CES Policies and Procedures establishes a set of policies and guiding principles and practices for the Coordinated Entry System (CES) service providers and system partners centered around respect, accountability, consistency, and integration. The CES also coordinates street outreach to people experiencing homelessness and uses an assessment survey to triage and prioritize by vulnerability and needs.
Housing Navigators help participants collect required documents, identify housing and accompany participants to housing appointments.
Homeless families access the HFSS though LA County 2 -1-1, the County information and referral line. After calling 2 -1-1, families are referred to their closest Family Solutions Center (FSC). Families can also be referred directly to the FSC through a partn ered homeless shelter or other homeless service provider. Regionally based Family Solutions Centers (FSC) are the system’s primary point of entry. The FSC conducts an assessment to determine the most appropriate housing intervention for a f amily. Families are connected to services and housing options which help them stay in their local community near friends, family, and other support networks.
Prioritizing and Determining Assistance for either Homeless Prevention (HP) or Rapid Re-Housing (RRH)
Eligibility
There is one major difference between RRH assistance under the ESG Program and the COC program with regard to eligibility. To receive ESG RRH assistance, an individual or family must demonstrate at initial evaluation that it is literally City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
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homes (Category 1) . To received COC RRH assistance, individuals and families may be defined as homeless under any of the four categories included in the Homeless Definition Final Rule (Categories 1, 2, 3 or 4).
Identify the process for making sub -awards and how the ESG all ocation is made available to private nonprofit organizations
The City of Pomona invites local non -profit agencies to submit proposals for funding under the following grants: the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), the HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME), and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), a social services component of the Consolidated Plan program. If the agency or organization is applying for two types of service or funding, then two separate proposals are to be enclosed. Additional copies of the proposal could be obtained from CDBG or by simply making a copy of the attached proposal.
To be considered for funding, an organization must have:
1. 501(c) (3) IRS tax status
2. Be in good standing with the State of California
3. Serve low-income residents of Pomona or serve an eligible neighborhood as indicated in the enclosed RFP, and
4. Have a demonstrated ability to deliver the services proposed.
Proposals will be assessed based on content and adherence to HUD national objectives. Proposals will be submitted to the Finance Department Purchasing Division to be date and time stamped. After the deadline has passed, Purchasing will forward the Housing Division Grant Administration staff. Staff reviews proposals to determine eligibility and forwards information to Council for all eligible activities. City Council will review proposals and make funding awards.
A. Background
The Request for Proposal (RFP) announces the availability of funding for th e Program Year for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
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Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG). Programs for the HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) are implemented by City staff. All programs are funded and regulated at the federal level by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered locally by the City of Pomona, under the auspices of the Community Development Department. The CDBG Program is authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The regulations implementing the CDBG Program are located in the 24 CFR, Part 570. The regulations implementing the ESG Program are located in the 24 CFR, Part 576 and authorized under the Steward B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1988. The regulations implementing the HOME Program are located in the 24 CFR, Part 92.
The City’s objectives of these programs in accordance with national objectives are to: Ensure decent housing, Secure a suitable living environment, Provide economic growth and opportunity, Aid in the elimination of slum and blight, and Respond to an urgent need.
B. Funding Available
The City of Pomona is an ESG Entitlement Program City (cities with population over 50,000). As an ESG Entitlement city, the City of Pomona receives an annual allocation of ESG funds. If funds are to be awarded to subrecipient agencies, the City will release a Request for Proposals (RFP). Community meeting and informational flyers are distributed annually to noti fy the public of the funding amount available.
If the jurisdiction is unable to meet the homeless participation requirement in 24 CFR 576.405(a), the jurisdiction must specify its plan for reaching out to and consulting with homeless or formerly homeless individuals in considering policies and funding decisions regarding facilities and services funded under ESG
The City of Pomona and/or its subrecipients will provide for the participation of not less than one homeless individual or formerly homeless individual on the board of directors or other equivalent policy -making entity, to the extent that City of Pomona 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan
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the entity considers and makes policies and decisions regarding any facilities, services, or other assistance that receive funding under Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).
If the City is unable to meet this board membership requirement, we will instead implement a plan to consult with homeless or formerly homeless individuals in considering and making policies and decisions regarding any facilities, ser vices, or other assistance that receive funding under Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).
Homeless Participation Plan
In order to involve homeless individuals and families, the City and/or its subrecipients will do the following when considering and making policies and decisions in constructing, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under ESG, in providing services assisted under ESG, and in providing services for occupants of facilities assisted under ESG:
1. Inclusion and Consultation through the Pomona Continuum of Care Coalition Meetings
2. Inclusion and Consultation through the Homeless Advisory Committee Meetings
3. Employment or Volunteer Services of Homeless Persons on ESG funded projects, including those involving the construction, renovation or operating of facilities
Performance standards for evaluating ESG
1. A description of services provided during the reporting period
2. # of persons served
3. Ethnicity and Race of persons served
4. Income level of persons served
5. Female-Headed Household Status
6. Areas of benefit
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Staff will use the information submitted to track expenditure percentages and the number of persons benefiting from the activity in order to ensure that activity/program goals are being met and that funds ar e being spent in a timely manner.
The performance standards provide a measure for the City to evaluate each service provider’s effectiveness, such as how well the service provider succeeded at:
1. Targeting those who need the assistance most;
2. Reducing the nu mber of people living on the streets or emergency shelters;
3. Shortening the time people spend homeless; and
4. Reducing each program participant’s housing barriers or housing stability risks.
Also, in order to successfully record performance outcomes, the CoC system requires that once a household is enrolled in a program, non-domestic violence agencies must complete an initial HUD Intake Assessment within the HMIS system. Performance outcomes are reported to the City using the HMIS generated ESG reports.
Domestic Violence Organizations will provide the same data utilizing their similar data systems.
(See Appendix K: ESG Written Standards)
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX A – APPICATIONS (SF 424)
OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 11/30/2025
* 1. Type of Submission: * 2. Type of Application:
* 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:
5a. Federal Entity Identifier:
5b. Federal Award Identifier:
6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier:
* a. Legal Name:
* b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): * c. UEI:
* Street1:
Street2:
* City:
County/Parish:
* State:
Province:
* Country:
* Zip / Postal Code:
Department Name:
Division Name:
Prefix: * First Name:
Middle Name:
* Last Name:
Suffix:
Title:
Organizational Affiliation:
* Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
* Email:
* If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
* Other (Specify):
State Use Only:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
d. Address:
e. Organizational Unit:
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
Preapplication
Application
Changed/Corrected Application
New
Continuation
Revision
CA62850
B-23-MC-06-0527 B-23-MC-06-0527
City of Pomona
95-6000764 QLK7V1HAF1J2
505 South Garey Avenue
Pomona
CA: California
USA: UNITED STATES
91766
Neighborhood Services Housing Services
Ms. Beverly
Johnson
Assistant Director
(909) 620-2433 (909) 620-4567
[email protected]
* 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
* Other (specify):
* 10. Name of Federal Agency:
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
CFDA Title:
* 12. Funding Opportunity Number:
* Title:
13. Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
* 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
C: City or Township Government
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Deveopment
14.239
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
HOME administration; CHDO projects, single-family housing rehabilitation and first-time home-buyer assistance program
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* a. Federal
* b. Applicant
* c. State
* d. Local
* e. Other
* f. Program Income
* g. TOTAL
.
Prefix: * First Name:
Middle Name:
* Last Name:
Suffix:
* Title:
* Telephone Number:
* Email:
Fax Number:
* Signature of Authorized Representative: * Date Signed:
18. Estimated Funding ($):
21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the s tatements herein
are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001) ** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
* a. Applicant
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. * b. Program/Project
* a. Start Date: * b. End Date:
16. Congressional Districts Of:
17. Proposed Project:
38th 38th
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07/01/2023 06/30/2024
905,134.00
905,134.00
a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
Yes No
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** I AGREE
Mr. James
Makshanoff
City Manager
(909) 620-2314 (909) 620-3707
[email protected]
* 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.) * 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? If "Yes", provide explanation and attach
OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 11/30/2025
* 1. Type of Submission: * 2. Type of Application:
* 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:
5a. Federal Entity Identifier:
5b. Federal Award Identifier:
6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier:
* a. Legal Name:
* b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): * c. UEI:
* Street1:
Street2:
* City:
County/Parish:
* State:
Province:
* Country:
* Zip / Postal Code:
Department Name:
Division Name:
Prefix: * First Name:
Middle Name:
* Last Name:
Suffix:
Title:
Organizational Affiliation:
* Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
* Email:
* If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
* Other (Specify):
State Use Only:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
d. Address:
e. Organizational Unit:
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
Preapplication
Application
Changed/Corrected Application
New
Continuation
Revision
CA62850
B-23-MC-06-0527 B-23-MC-06-0527
City of Pomona
95-6000764 QLK7V1HAF1J2
505 South Garey Avenue
Pomona
CA: California
USA: UNITED STATES
91766
Neighborhood Services Housing Services
Ms. Beverly
Johnson
Assistant Director
(909) 620-2433 (909) 620-4567
[email protected]
* 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
* Other (specify):
* 10. Name of Federal Agency:
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
CFDA Title:
* 12. Funding Opportunity Number:
* Title:
13. Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
* 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
C: City or Township Government
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Deveopment
14.213
Community Development Block Grant
CDBG administration; CDBG public service programs/activities; CDBG non-public service projects View AttachmentsDelete AttachmentsAdd Attachments
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* a. Federal
* b. Applicant
* c. State
* d. Local
* e. Other
* f. Program Income
* g. TOTAL
.
Prefix: * First Name:
Middle Name:
* Last Name:
Suffix:
* Title:
* Telephone Number:
* Email:
Fax Number:
* Signature of Authorized Representative: * Date Signed:
18. Estimated Funding ($):
21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the s tatements herein
are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001) ** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
* a. Applicant
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. * b. Program/Project
* a. Start Date: * b. End Date:
16. Congressional Districts Of:
17. Proposed Project:
38th 38th
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
07/01/2023 06/30/2024
1,771,564.00
1,771,564.00
a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
Yes No
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
** I AGREE
Mr. James
Makshanoff
City Manager
(909) 620-2314 (909) 620-3707
[email protected]
* 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.) * 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? If "Yes", provide explanation and attach
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APPENDIX B – CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing --The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing.
Uniform Relocation Act and Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 4601-4655) and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance plan required under 24 CFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs.
Anti-Lobbying --To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction --The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan --The housing activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block Grant, HOME, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS funds are consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction’s consolidated plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 75.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
Title
James Makshanoff, City Manager
Specific Community Development Block Grant Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that that have been developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program (i.e., the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities, primarily for persons of low and moderate income) and requirements of 24 CFR Parts 91 and 570.
Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low- and moderate-income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available (see Optional CDBG Certification).
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds, including Section 108 guaranteed loans, during program year(s) _________________________ [a period specified by the grantee of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years], shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period.
3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds, by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
In addition, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction.
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Compliance with Anti-discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) and the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619) and implementing regulations.
Lead-Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35, Subparts A, B, J, K and R.
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
Title
James Makshanoff, City Manager
OPTIONAL Community Development Block Grant Certification Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified CDBG- assisted activities which are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
Title
James Makshoff, City Manager
Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If it plans to provide tenant-based rental assistance, the tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of its consolidated plan.
Eligible Activities and Costs -- It is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as described in 24 CFR §§92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for prohibited activities, as described in §92.214.
Subsidy layering -- Before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing; Signature of Authorized Official Date
Title
James Makshanoff, City Manager
Emergency Solutions Grants Certifications
The Emergency Solutions Grants Program recipient certifies that:
Major rehabilitation/conversion/renovation – If an emergency shelter’s rehabilitation costs exceed 75 percent of the value of the building before rehabilitation, the recipient will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed rehabilitation.
If the cost to convert a building into an emergency shelter exceeds 75 percent of the value of the building after conversion, the recipient will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed conversion.
In all other cases where ESG funds are used for renovation, the recipient will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 3 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed renovation.
Essential Services and Operating Costs – In the case of assistance involving shelter operations or essential services related to street outreach or emergency shelter, the recipient will provide services or shelter to homeless individuals and families for the period during which the ESG assistance is provided, without regard to a particular site or structure, so long the recipient serves the same type of persons (e.g., families with children, unaccompanied youth, disabled individuals, or victims of domestic violence) or persons in the same geographic area.
Renovation – Any renovation carried out with ESG assistance shall be sufficient to ensure that the building involved is safe and sanitary.
Supportive Services – The recipient will assist homeless individuals in obtaining permanent housing, appropriate supportive services (including medical and mental health treatment, victim services, counseling, supervision, and other services essential for achieving independent living), and other Federal State, local, and private assistance available for these individuals.
Matching Funds – The recipient will obtain matching amounts required under 24 CFR 576.201.
Confidentiality – The recipient has established and is implementing procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any project assisted under the ESG program, including protection against the release of the address or location of any family violence shelter project, except with the written authorization of the person responsible for the operation of that shelter.
Homeless Persons Involvement – To the maximum extent practicable, the recipient will involve, through employment, volunteer services, or otherwise, homeless individuals and families in constructing, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the ESG program, in providing services assisted under the ESG program, and in providing services for occupants of facilities assisted under the program.
Consolidated Plan – All activities the recipient undertakes with assistance under ESG are consistent with its consolidated plan.
Discharge Policy – The recipient will establish and implement, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, policies and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care or other youth facilities, or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent this discharge from immediately resulting in homelessness for these persons.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
Title
James Makshanoff, City Manager
Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Certifications The HOPWA grantee certifies that:
Activities -- Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by available public and private sources.
Building -- Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose specified in the consolidated plan:
1. For a period of not less than 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or acquisition of a facility,
2. For a period of not less than 3 years in the case of assistance involving non-substantial rehabilitation or repair of a building or structure.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
Title
James Makshanoff, City Manager
APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING CERTIFICATION:
Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
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APPENDIX C – SUMMARY OF ANNUAL
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
APPENDIX C: Summary of Annual Goals and Objectives
(w/ Priority Need Levels)
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Specific Annual Goals & Objectives Eligible
Activity
Priority
Need Level
(High,
Medium,
Low)
Source of
Funds
2023-2024
Funding
Amount
Performance
Indicators Year Expected
Number
GOAL 1: PROMOTE FAIR HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
DH-1: Availability/Accessibility of Decent Housing
DH-1.1
Availability/Accessibility to
Decent Housing by providing
housing counseling activities
that assist low to moderate
income persons resolve
tenant/landlord disputes.
Fair Housing
(Public Service) High CDBG $40,000 # of households
assisted
2023 300
2024 400
2025 400
2026 400
2027 400
GOAL 2: EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUPPLY
DH-1.2
Availability/Accessibility to
Decent Housing by working
with CHDOs to produce housing
units for low-to-moderate
income persons.
CHDO Set-Aside High HOME $ # of households
assisted
2023 1
2024 1
2025 1
2026 1
2027 1
DH-1.3
Availability/Accessibility to
affordable decent housing through
homebuyer assistance
Mortgage
Assistance
Program
High PHLA
(State)
# of households
assisted
2023 0
2024 0
2025 0
2026 0
2027 6
DH-1.4
Provide Affordability for Decent
Housing by offering down payment
and closing cost assistance to low-
to-moderate income persons.
First-Time
Homebuyer
Down
payment
Assistance
High HOME
# of households
assisted; Number of
first-time homebuyers;
Number of households
receiving counseling
2023 0
2024 0
2025 0
2026 0
2027 8
GOAL 3: CREATE AND PRESERVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DH-1.3
Availability/Accessibility to
Decent Housing by preserving
existing housing stock through
homeowner housing
rehabilitation.
Homeowner
Rehabilitation
Loan Program
High HOME # of units
rehabilitated
2023 5
2024 5
2025 5
2026 3
2027 6
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DH-1.6
Offer rental housing options at specific
housing locations where assistance is
attached to particular rental units
designated for low-to-moderate income
persons
Rental
Assistance High
PHA- VASH
Vouchers
(Including Project
Based Vouchers)
# of households
assisted
2023 0
2024 0
2025 0
2026 51
2027 60
DH-1.7
Provide Affordability for Decent
Housing by offering down payment
and closing cost assistance to low-
to-moderate income persons.
First-Time
Homebuyer
Down
payment
Assistance
High HOME
# of households
assisted; Number of first-
time homebuyers;
Number of households
receiving counseling
2023 2
2024 3
2025 2
2026 2
2027 8
DH-1.8 Availability/Accessibility to
Decent Housing by preserving
existing housing stock through
Lead and other Health Hazard
mitigation and education.
Lead Hazard
Control and
Healthy
Homes Grant
Program
Medium
Lead Hazard
Control Grant
(HUD)
# of units
rehabilitated
2023 24
2024 TBD
2025 0
2026 16
2027 53
DH-1.9 Availability/Accessibility to
Decent Housing by preserving
existing housing stock through
an emergency repair
program.
Housing
Improvement
Program (i.e.
Emergency
Repair, Façade
Improvements)
High CDBG # of units
rehabilitated
2023 10
2024 10
2025 10
2026 11
2027 9
DH-1.10
Provide Affordability to Decent
Housing by providing rental
assistance and supportive
services to low-to-moderate
income persons.
Rental
Assistance High PHA-Section 8 # of households
assisted
2023 905
2024 905
2025 905
2026 905
2027
905
DH-1.4
Availability/Accessibility to
Decent Housing by preserving
at-risk housing through
homeowner rehabilitation.
Homeowner
Rehabilitation
Loan Program
High CalHOME
(State)
# of units
rehabilitated
2023 0
2024 0
2025 0
2026 0
2027 3
DH-1.5
Availability/Accessibility to
affordable Decent Housing
through homebuyer
assistance.
Mortgage
Assistance
Program
High CalHOME
(State) $0 # of households
assisted
2023 0
2024 0
2025 0
2026 0
2027 0
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DH-1.11 Provide Affordability to Decent
Housing by providing rental
assistance and supportive
services low-to-moderate income
persons.
Rental
Assistance High
PHA-Section
8-
Mainstream
# of households
assisted
2023 0
2024 17
2025 17
2026 63
2027 63
DH-1.12 Provide Affordability to Decent
Housing by providing rental
assistance and supportive
services low-to-moderate income
persons.
Rental
Assistance High PHA-Section
8-
# of households
assisted 2023
2024
2025
2026
DH-1.12
Availability/Accessibility to decent
affordable housing through
ADA.JADU
Rental
Assistance High
PHLA
(State)
# of households
assisted
2023 0
2024 0
2025 0
2026 0
2027 6
DH-1.13
Availability/Accessibility to decent
affordable rental housing through
new construction (PRISMA)
Rental
Assistance High
PHLA
(State) # of households
assisted
2023 0
2024 0
2025 0
2026 0
2027 6
DH-1.14
Availability/Accessibility to decent
affordable housing through
ADU/JADU
Rental
Assistance High
CalHOME
(State) # of households
assisted
2023 0
2024 0
2025 0
2026 0
2027 6
DH-1.15
Availability/Accessibility to decent
and healthy housing by
comprehensively addressing
housing hazards
Healthy Homes
Production
Program
Medium
Healthy Homes
Production
Grant (HUD)
# of units
rehabilitated
2023 0
2024 0
2025 0
2026 0
2027 50
DH-1.16 Provide Affordability to for a
Suitable Living Environment by
providing housing services,
including housing counseling and
case management in
conjunction with HOME funded
Housing
Services High CDBG # of households
counseled
2023 75
2024 75
2025 75
2026 75
2027 75
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Programs.
GOAL 4: SUPPORT HOMELESS ACTIVITIES
DH-2: Affordability of Decent Housing
DH-2.1 Provide Affordability for
Decent Housing through
homeless prevention
assistance (rental/utility
assistance and security
deposits) to low-to-moderate
income persons.
Homeless
Prevention High ESG $0
# of persons
served; Number of
households
2023 0
2024 0
2025 0
2026 0
2027 0
DH-2.2 Provide Affordability for Decent
Housing through homeless
prevention assistance
(rental/utility assistance and
security deposits) to low-to-
moderate income persons.
Rapid Re-
Housing High ESG - City of
Pomona $0
# of persons
served; Number of
households
2023 0
2024 0
2025 0
2026 0
2027 0
DH-2.3 Provide Affordability to Decent
Housing by providing rental
assistance and supportive
services to low-to-moderate
income persons.
Rapid Re-
Housing
(Porchlight)
High CoC - LAHSA-
RRH
# of households
assisted
2023 50
2024 65
2025 65
2026 65
2027 65
DH-2.4 Provide Affordability to Decent
Housing by providing rental
assistance and supportive
services to low-to-moderate
income persons.
Rapid Re-
Housing
(Street
Outreach)
High
Coc -
LAHSA-
RRH/SO
$0 # of households
assisted
2023 125
2024 0
2025 0
2026 0
2027 0
DH-2.5 Provide Affordability to for a
Suitable Living Environment by
providing housing services,
including housing counseling and
case management in
conjunction with HOME funded
Programs.
Emergency
Shelter High Measure H # of persons served
2023 175
2024 175
2025 175
2026 175
2027
175
DH-2.6 Provide Affordability to for a
Suitable Living Environment by
providing housing services,
including housing counseling and
case management in
conjunction with HOME funded
Emergency
Shelter High Measure H/
CoC HHAP # of persons served
2023 175
2024 175
2025 175
2026 175
2027 175
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Programs.
DH-2.7 Provide Affordability to for a
Suitable Living Environment by
providing housing services,
including housing counseling and
case management in
conjunction with HOME funded
Programs.
Emergency
Shelter High ESG-CV # of persons served
2023 175
2024 175
2025 175
2026 175
2027 175
DH-2.8 Provide Affordability to Decent
Housing by providing rental
assistance and supportive
services to low-to-moderate
income persons.
Homeless
Prevention
Rental
Assistance
Medium HOME TBRA # of households
assisted
2023 12
2024 12
2025 12
2026 12
2027 5
DH-2.9 Provide Affordability to Decent
Housing by providing rental
assistance and supportive
services to low-to-moderate
income persons.
Rental
Assistance High
CoC -HUD-PHA-City of
Pomona - PSH
(Permanent
Supportive Housing)
# of households
assisted
2023 80
2024 80
2025 80
2026 80
2027 80
DH-2.10 Provide Affordability to Decent
Housing by providing rental
assistance and supportive
services to low-to-moderate
income persons.
Rental
Assistance High
PHA- VASH
Vouchers,
including Project
Based Vouchers
# of households
assisted
2023 0
2024 60
2025 60
2026 60
2027 60
DH-2.11 Homeless Management
Information System data for
low to moderate income
persons homeless persons
assisted
HMIS High ESG # of households
assisted
2023 100
2024 100
2025 100
2026 100
2027 100
DH-2.12 Provide Affordability to Decent
Housing by providing rental
assistance and supportive
services to low-to-moderate
income and homeless persons.
Rental
Assistance High
Emergency Housing
Vouchers # of households
assisted
2023 0
2024 0
2025 0
2026 78
2027 78
DH-2.13
Provide Affordability to Decent
Housing by providing rental
assistance and supportive
services to low-to-moderate
income and homeless foster
youth persons.
Rental
Assistance High
Foster Youth to
Independence
Tenant Protection
Vouchers
# of households
assisted
2023 0
2024 0
2025 0
2026 5
2027 3
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(w/ Priority Need Levels)
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(w/ Priority Need Levels)
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GOAL 5: PLANNING AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
PA-5.1
Support Affordable and Decent
Housing through Planning and
Program Administration of Federal,
State and Local Programs
Program
Administration High CDBG
HOME ESG
CDBG $ 354,313
ESG $90,513
HOME $11,940
N/A N/A N/A
GOAL 6: NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION AND ELIMINATE BLIGHTED CONDITIONS DH-3: Sustainability of Decent Housing
DH-3.1 Provide Sustainability of Decent
Housing through Code Enforcement
targeted at eliminating slum and
blight in specific
neighborhoods/areas.
Code
Enforcement High CDBG # of units inspected
2023 400
2024 400
2025 400
2026 400
2027 400
DH-3.2 Provide Sustainability of Decent
Housing by preserving and
restoring properties of special
historic value for low to
moderate income households
Historic
Preservation Medium CDBG $0 # of housing
units assisted
2023 0
2024 0
2025 0
2026 0
2027 0
GOAL 7: PROVIDE QUALITY PUBLIC SERVICES
SL-1: Availability/Accessibility of Suitable Living Environment SL-1.1 Availability/Accessibility to a
Suitable Living Environment through
public services that benefit low-to-
moderate income persons
Citywide.
Public
Services High CDBG # of persons served
2023 1000
2024 1422
2025 1000
2026 1000
2027 1200
SL-1.2 Availability/Accessibility to a
suitable living environment by
providing emergency shelter
operations to homeless low low-to-
moderate income persons.
Emergency
Shelter High ESG # of persons served
2023 175
2024 175
2025 175
2026 175
2027 175
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SL-1.3 Availability/Accessibility to a
Suitable Living Environment by
providing essential services to
homeless low-to-moderate
income persons.
Street
Outreach High ESG $0 Number of persons
served
2023 0
2024 0
2025 0
2026 0
2027 0
GOAL 8: IMPROVE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
SL-1.4 Availability/Accessibility to a
Suitable Living Environment by
improving public infrastructure to
benefit low-to-moderate income
persons.
Infrastructure
Improvements High CDBG # of projects/# of
persons in the area
2023 1
2024 3
2025 1
2026 1
2027 3
SL-1.5
Availability/Accessibility to a
Suitable Living Environment by
improving Parks and Facilities.
Facility/Park
Improvements High CDBG # Of projects/# of
persons in the area
2023 0
2024 0
2025 1
2026 1
2027 1
GOAL 9: EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES
EO-2: Affordability of Economic Opportunities
EO-2.1
Affordability of Economic
Opportunities by repayment of a
Section 108 Loan used to assist
businesses.
Business
Assistance High CDBG $0 # of business
2023 0
2024 0
2025 78
2026 2
2027 0
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APPENDIX D – CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
CITY OF POMONA
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
For
Consolidated Plan Documents
ADOPTED
1995
PREVIOUSLY AMENDED REVISED
September 8, 2003
AMENDED
October 17, 2016
AMENDED
May 4, 2020
Neighborhood Services Department
Benita DeFrank, Neighborhood Services Director
Beverly Johnson, Housing Services Manager
Citizen Participation Plan – AMENDED 10-17-2016, 1
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. POLICY STATEMENT .............................................................................................. 2 II. OBJECTIVE .............................................................................................................. 2 III. DEFINITIONS......................................................................................................... 2 IV. SCOPE OF PARTICIPATION ................................................................................ 3 A. CITY’S ROLE ............................................................................................................. 3 B. CITIZEN’S ROLE ........................................................................................................ 3 C. PLANNING PROCESS FOR DOCUMENTS ....................................................................... 4
V. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION ........................................................................................... 9 A. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS ............................................................................. 9
VI. ACCESS TO MEETINGS ..................................................................................... 10 VII. AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW ................................. 10 VIII. ACCESS TO RECORDS ...................................................................................... 10 IX. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ................................................................................. 10 X. ANTI-DISPLACEMENT/RELOCATION .................................................................. 12 XI. COMMENTS, COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS ..................................................... 12 A. WRITTEN COMMENTS .............................................................................................. 12 B. COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES ...................................................................................... 12 C. APPEALS ................................................................................................................ 13
Citizen Participation Plan – AMENDED 10-17-2016, 2
2 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
I. Policy Statement
It is the policy of the City of Pomona to provide for full involvement by the community and its residents in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programs funded under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, inclu ding the Community Development Grant (CDBG) Program, HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program.
This Citizen Participation Plan sets forth the procedures and guidelines to be implemented by the City to provide for the continuing participation by the citizens of Pomona. The City acknowledges the need for, and the role, of citizen involvement, but also recognizes that the final determination and responsibility for policy development rests with the Mayor and the City Council.
This plan may be amended from time to time and shall remain in effect until superseded by a new plan or until the City no longer participates in programs that require such a plan.
II. Objective
The Citizen Participation Plan, hereinafter referred t o as the “Plan”, is designed to facilitate two -way communication between the City and its residents on matters pertaining to the use of Federal Grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Plan provides for visibility of housing and community development programs, enlists citizen participation in the development of the Consolidated Plan and the review of the Consolidated Plan, the Annual Plan, the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and the As sessment of Fair Housing (AFH). The Plan also encourages active citizen involvement in development of goals and objectives of federally-funded programs.
III. Definitions
For purposes of the CDBG, HOME and ESG program, along with any additional federally-awarded entitlement grants, the following definitions will apply:
Consolidated Plan Documents (CPD) – These documents include:
1. Five-Year Consolidated Plan
2. Citizen Participation Plan
3. One-Year Action Plan
4. Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
5. Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH)
Citizen Participation Plan – AMENDED 10-17-2016, 3
3 Low and Moderate Income Households – Low and Moderate households are those households with income that do not exceed 80 percent of the Median Family Income (MFI) as defined below by HUD:
1. Extremely Low-Income: 0-30%, LA County MFI adjusted for household size
2. Very Low-Income: 31-50%, LA County MFI adjusted for household size
3. Moderate-Income: 51-80%¸ LA County MFI adjusted for household size Income Limits are calculated using the same methodology that HUD uses for calculating the income limits for the Section 8 program, in accordance with Section 3(b)(2) of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, as amended. These limits are based on HUD estimates of median family income, with adjustments based on family size.
IV. Scope of Participation
A. City’s Role
In order for citizens to become informed and involved in the program, the City will provide comprehensive access to program information. The following information will be made available during the planning process for program development and implementation of federal funds:
1. Amount of funds available;
2. Types of activities that are eligible for funding and activities previously funded;
3. Ineligible activities;
4. Dates of meetings and public hearings;
5. Information on the Request for Proposal (RF P) process for funding applications;
6. Process to be followed by the City in approving funding applications;
7. Preliminary project recommendations for City Council review and approval.
B. Citizen’s Role
All citizens of Pomona are encouraged to participate in t he public meetings and hearings and to contact the City’s Neighborhood Services Department – Housing Services Division with regard to any questions they may have concerning the process and programs under the Citizen Participation Plan, Consolidated Plan , Annual Action Plan, CAPER or Assessment of Fair Housing.
All public hearings take place in the Council Chambers located at City Hall, 505 S. Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91769, unless another location and/or time is publicized in advance.
Citizen Participation Plan – AMENDED 10-17-2016, 4
4 A variety of mechan isms may be utilized to solicit input on priority needs, goals and objectives for the development of the Consolidated Plan. These include a community needs survey, public meetings/stakeholder focus groups, study sessions, agency consultations, telephone in terviews and/or personal interviews.
A least one public hearing will be held during the development of the Consolidated Plan.
Questions and comments may be addressed to:
Neighborhood Services Department – Housing Services Division 505 S. Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91769,
Attn: Beverly Johnson, Housing Services Manager (909) 620-2433 C. Planning Process for Documents
Citizen involvement, as stated earlier, will be sought in the development, implementation and evaluation stages of Consolidated Plan documents. This will be accomplished in the following manner for each document outlined below:
1. Citizen Participation Plan
A. Plan Development
Public Review and Comment – The Draft Citizen Participation Plan will be made available for public review for 30 days. Wri tten comments will be accepted during the 30 -day public comment period. A summary of the comments and views, along with the City’s responses will be attached to the Plan.
Public Hearings - A public hearing is not required, only reasonable opportunity to c omment of the original citizen participation plan and on substantial amendments to the citizen participation plan, which must be made public. The City will publish a public notice informing citizens of a public review and 30-day comment period. The City ma y or may not hold a public hearing.
B. Plan Amendment
Public Review and Comment – Substantial amendments to the Citizen Participation Plan will be made available for public review for a 30 -day period.
The City will consider any comments or view of residents in writing, or orally at public hearings, and a summary of all with the City’s responses will be attached to the final amendment.
Public Hearings – A public hearing is not required, only reasonable opportunity to comment of the original citizen participa tion plan and on substantial amendments to the citizen participation plan, which must be made public.
Citizen Participation Plan – AMENDED 10-17-2016, 5
5 2. Five-Year Consolidated Plan
A. Plan Development
Consultation – Citizens will be invited to provide input into development of the 5-Year Strategic Plan, inc luding identification of priority needs and setting goals and objectives, through any of the following mechanisms: community meetings/stakeholder focus groups, community needs survey, study sessions, public comment period and public hearing process. The Ci ty will consult with the following agencies:
1. Local and regional institutions
2. Continuums of Care
3. Public Housing Agencies
4. Other organizations (businesses, developers, non -profits, community - based organizations
Outreach efforts to promote the on -line survey include: mailing postcards to over 43,500 city households, informing residents of community meetings/forums and requesting their input via the Community Needs Survey.
Additional notification regarding the availability of the survey or meetings may include posting on the citywide Nixle -system, Facebook, Twitter and in newspapers.
Public Review and Comment – The Draft Consolidated Plan will be made available for public review for 30 days. Written comments will be accepted during the 30 -day comment period. A summary of written comments and view, and the City’s responses must be attached to the Consolidated Plan.
Public Hearings – Per Federal regulations at 24 CFR Part 91, at least two public hearings per year is required to obtain residents’ views and to res pond to proposals and questions.
The City will hold one public hearing to discuss all eligible project proposal and funding recommendations, and one public hearing to accept comments on the Draft Action Plan prior to final adoption which will be available for a 30- day comment period during the development stage.
B. Plan Amendment
Substantial Change – The City will formally amend its approved Five -Year Consolidated Plan whenever a change constitutes a substantial amendment .
For the purpose of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan, a “substantial change” is herein defined an activity not previously described in the Co nsolidated Plan or Action Plan and a substantial change to the purpose, scope, location or beneficiary of an activity. Additionally, any cumulative change equal to or in excess of 50 percent of the City’s entitlement funds for that program year.
Citizen Participation Plan – AMENDED 10-17-2016, 6
6 Changes in the allocation priorities not amounting to 50% of the entitlement will not be considered a substantial change to the Five -Year Consolidated Plan. As such, no public review and comment is required and documentation of the amendment will be made to the current Consolidated Plan, and notification of the amendment will be provided to HUD. A ll substantial amendments to the Consolidated Plan will be rev iewed by, and must receive approval from the City Council.
Public Review and Comment – In the event that an amendment to the Consolidated Plan qualifies as a substantial change, citizens will be given an opportunity to participate in the planning process . This opportunity will be afforded to the citizens in the following manner:
1. Publication of Information for 30-day Comment Period; and
2. Adoption of change through public hearing process.
Public Hearings – Adoption and substantial amendment of the Consoli dated Plan shall require a public hearing.
3. One-Year Annual Action Plan
A. Plan Development
Consultation – The City will consult with the following during the development of the Annual Action Plan:
1. Residents
2. Public and Private Organizations
3. Health Service Agencies
4. Fair Housing Agencies
5. Homeless Services Agencies
6. Continuums of Care
7. Other local governments
8. Public Housing Agencies
These persons/agencies will be contacted and included in the development process in the following manner:
1. Each year, the City wi ll publish Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to each cooperating department and to non -profit community -based organizations advising them the planning cycle has begun for Consolidated Plan Grants (CDBG, HOME and HESG) and the proposals are being accepted.
2. The City will conduct outreach to special interest groups such as the elderly, at risk youth and the disabled, when necessary.
Citizen Participation Plan – AMENDED 10-17-2016, 7
7 3. The City will review all proposals received and make recommendations to Council for funding awards.
Public Review and Comment – The Draft Action Plan shall be made available for public review for a 30 -day comment period. Written and oral comments shall be accepted during this period and a summary of all will be attached to the Action Plan prior to final adoption.
Public Hea rings - At a minimum, the City will conduct two separate public hearings at two different stages of the program year in order to address housing and community development needs. At least one of these hearings will be conducted before the proposed Annual Action Plan is adopted.
The City will hold one public hearing to discuss all eligible project proposal and funding recommendations, and one public hearing to accept comments on the Draft Action Plan prior to final adoption which will be available for a 30 - day comment period during the development stage.
B. Plan Amendment
Substantial Change – The City will formally amend its Action Plan whenever a change constitutes a substantial amendment. For the purpose of the Action Plan, a “substantial change” is herein defined an activity not previously described in the Action Plan and a substantial change to the purpose, scope, location or beneficiary of an activity. Additionally, any cumulative change equal to or in excess of 50 percent of the City’s entitlement funds for that program year.
Changes in the allocation priorities not amounting to 50% of the entitlement will not be considered a substantial change to the Action Plan. As such, no public review and comment is required and documentation of the amendment will be made to the current Action Plan. All substantial amendments to the Action Plan will be reviewed by, and must receive approval from the City Council.
Public Review and Comment – In the event that an amendment to the Action Plan qualifies as a substantial change, citizens will be given an opportunity to participate in the planning process. This opportunity will be afforded to the citizens in the following manner:
1. Publication of Information for 30-day Comment Period; and
2. Adoption of change through public hearing process.
Public Hearings – Adoption and substantial amendment of the Action Plan shall require a public hearing.
Citizen Participation Plan – AMENDED 10-17-2016, 8
8 3. Consolidated Annual Performance Review (CAPER) Development A. Plan Development
Public Review and Comment – The CAPER will be made available for a 15 - day public review and comment period prior to adoption. The City will accept comments and views received during the 15 -day comment period, and City responses will be attached to the final CAPER.
Public Hearings – A public hearing will be held to receive comments on the Draft CAPER prior to final adoption and submission to HUD.
4. Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) Development
A. Plan Development
The City will encourage participation by low income residents, including public housing resident s, the Resident Advisory Boards, the Continuum of Care, local and regional institutions, and other organizations in developing and implementing the AFH.
Consultation – During the development of the AFH, the City will consult the following services/agencies to solicit their input on fair housing issues in the City:
1. Fair Housing Organizations
2. Other local governments
3. Advocacy groups for special needs households
4. Affordable housing providers
5. Bank and other financial institutions
6. Educational institutions
Public Review and Comment – A summary of the Draft AFH will be made available for public review for 30 days. Written comments will be accepted during the 30 -day comment period. A summary of written comments and views, and the City’s responses must be attached to the Consolidated Plan.
Public Hearings – The City will conduct at least one public hearing during the development stage of the Draft AFH to receive input on fair housing issues.
B. Plan Amendment
Public Review and Comment – The City will make HUD -provided AFH data and any other supplemental information the City plans to incorporate into its AFH to residents, public agencies, and other interested parties. A 30 -day comment review period will be noticed and the amended AFH made available Citizen Participation Plan – AMENDED 10-17-2016, 9
9 at specific locations. A summary of the comments, views and City responses shall be attached to the final AFH.
Public Hearings – The City will conduct a public hearing to accept public input on fair housing issues during the development stage of the Draft AFH. The City will also conduct a public hearing to accept comments on the Draft AFH prior to adoption.
V. Public Notification
A. Public Hearings and Meetings
Public hearings shall serve as a source of citizen input on proposed programs, activities, policies and procedures. At a minimum, the City will conduct two separate public hearings at two different stages of the program year in order to address housing and community development needs. At least one of these hearings will be conducted before the proposed Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan is adopted. All public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers, which are accessible to the handicapped/disabled.
To ensure that all City residents have ample opportunity to take notice of all scheduled public hearings, all notices regarding such hearings, including the date, time and location, shall be published in a local newspaper of general circulation at least ten (10) days prior to date of public hearing.
The Council may hold additional hearings as necessary for the P lan, evaluation and/or substantial amendments to the adopted Plan. All hearings will be noticed in the same manner as hearings for the Plan process.
Minutes of all hearings shall be kept by the City in accordance with its standard practice. Copies of minu tes shall be available on request, in accordance with City’s adopted practice.
Public Hearing Notices
As stated above, in order to give adequate notice of public hearings, the City shall publish a legal notice in a newspaper of general circulation. In ad dition, all notices shall also be posted and/or available at City Hall. All legal notices shall be published ten (10) days prior to the hearing and shall contain the following:
1. Date of the Hearing
2. Time of the Hearing
3. Place of the Hearing
4. Topics to be considered
Citizen Participation Plan – AMENDED 10-17-2016, 10
10 VI. Access to Meetings
All public hearings will be conducted at the following location:
Pomona City Hall, Council Chambers
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91766
City Council Chambers are accessible to the disabled. Citizens with a disability who need special accommodations in order to access program information must contact the Neighborhood Services Department, Housing Division at least 3 working days in advance with its reasonable accommodation request.
VII. Availability of Documents for Public Review
Copies of the documents will be available to the public for review and comment at the following locations:
1. City Hall Offices, 505 South Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA, 91766, Housing Division, 1 st Floor and City Clerk’s Office, 2 nd floor, Monday through T hursday 7:30AM - 6:00PM;
2. City of Pomona Library, 625 South Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766, Monday through Thursday 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Saturdays 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM; Closed on Fridays and Sundays; and
3. City of Pomona Website, www.ci.pomona.ca.us
The City will provide a reasonable number of free copies of the documents to citizens that request copies. Notices of availability of draft documents for public review will be published as indicated it the appropriate section for that document.
VIII. Access to Records
The City will ensure timely and reasonable access to information and records related to the development of the Consolidated Plan documents, and the use of monies for programs/activities funded with CDBG, HOME a nd HESG funds.
Information to be made to the public will include budget and program performance information and comments received during the development of documents. Requests for access to information must be made to the City of Pomona City Clerk’s Office in writing. Staff will respond to such requests within 15 working days or as soon as possible thereafter.
IX. Technical Assistance
To help facilitate citizen input, the City will provide technical assistance, through its staff, to the community -wide and neighborhood associations and to groups of low-to-moderate income residents who request assistance.
Citizen Participation Plan – AMENDED 10-17-2016, 11
11 Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Assistance
The City currently makes the following resources available at no cost to LEP individuals and families in order to provide meaningful access to the City’s federally-funded programs and services:
Oral Interpretation:
Assistance may take the form of bilingual staff interpreters, volunteers, and telephone/electronic language assistance services:
The City maintains a current list of bilingual staff that can provide interpretation and/or translation services in a variety of languages upon request.
Use of the “I Speak” card to determine appropriate language needed Telephonic Interpretation through Language Line Service Inc. An interpreter will be made available at all meetings soliciting community participation or comment on federally funded programs.
Written Translation:
Key program documents (brochures, application forms, public announcement) shall be translat ed by bilingual staff and/or outside translators as needed.
The City of Pomona website is available in both English and Spanish and content may be translated into other languages at internet user’s option using free online tools such as “Google Translate ” (available at:
http://translate.google.com/#) or similar translation services. Public announcements and program/service promotions are advertised in local papers including the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, La Nueva Voz and the Inland Valley News.
Other Assistance
Public hearings will be held in the City Council Chambers, which are accessible to the handicapped and disabled. Citizens with A disability who need special accommodations in order to access program information must contact the Neighborhood Services Department, Housing Division at least 3 working days in advance with its reasonable accommodation request.
Citizen Participation Plan – AMENDED 10-17-2016, 12
12 Reasonable accommodation includes the following: providing materials in a different and/or larger typeface/font; providing materials in an alternative medium, and making special arrangements for meeting attendance.
X. Anti-Displacement/Relocation
In the event that residential displacement or relocation must take place in order to carry out a program or activity, the City will ensure that all affected persons are assisted according to an Anti-Displacement and Relocation Plan in connection with that project as applicable per Federal Regulations.
In the event that any acquisition and relocation must take place in order to carry out a program or activity, the City will also comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24.
XI. Comments, Complaints and Appeals
A. Written Comments
The City encourages the submission of views and written comments by citizens regarding the Citizen Participation Plan, Consolidated Plan, One -Year Action Plan and CAPER. The comments may be submitted to the Planning and Housing Department – Housing Division or at any public hearing conducted by the City Council.
The City will incorporate all written comments and responses into the Consolidated Plan. The City will respond to all written comments within fifteen (15) working days and state the reasons for the action taken on the proposal or view. All comments or views that were not accepted will be attached to the final plan, amendment or performance evaluation, along with the reasons why they were not accepted.
B. Complaints/Grievances
Citizens should be aware that any questions or grievances, regarding entitlement programs and projects can be submitted to the City’s Planning and Housing Department – Housing Division located at 505 S. Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91769. During the actual development of the Consolidated Plan submission, written concerns or complaints regarding the Plan shall initiate a written response indicating assessment of the complaint and/or proposals and actions taken to address the complaints and/or proposals before final submission of the Plan to HUD as outlined in “Written Comments” -Section X . The City shall ensure that Citizen Participation Plan – AMENDED 10-17-2016, 13
13 reasonable attempts are made to respond to questions or complaints in a timely manner, usually within fifteen (15) working days after receipt of the inquiry.
In the event that the complaint is not responded to within the time frame, or is not addressed, or remains unresolved, citizens should be aware that questions or grievances regarding entitlement programs can be submitted to the Community Development Director for review. Such concerns or complaints can be submitted to the Community Development Director, 505 S. Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91769
If complaints are not addressed at the City level, citizens may forward such concerns or complaints to HUD. Although HUD will consider objections submitted at any time, such objections should be submitted within thirty (30) days of the submission of either the Consolidated Plan or Performance Report to HUD. Any written inquiries submitted to HUD should be ad dressed as follows: U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development , Los Angeles Area Office, CPD Division, 300 N. Los Angeles Street, Suite #4054.
Objections submitted to HUD must meet one or more of the following criteria:
1. The description of needs and objectives are plainly inconsisten t with available facts and data;
2. The activities to be undertaken are plainly inappropriate to meeting the needs and objectives identified by the applicant jurisdiction;
3. The submission does not comply with specific requirements or law;
4. The submission proposes the undertaking of ineligible activities.
It is incumbent upon an objector to state clearly the grounds for an objection to the submission, or any other grievance or problem.
C. Appeals
Appeals concerning Consolidated Plan documents, or recommendation of the staff should be addressed in writing to the following persons in order presented:
1. Neighborhood Services Director
2. City Manager
3. City Council
4. Los Angeles Area Office of HUD (if concerns not answered)
Address appeals to the appropriate person/department at:
Pomona City Hall
505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91766
City of Pomona
Citizen Participation Plan – Substantial Amendment
The following amendment language will be added to the City’s Citizen Participation Plan to coincide with HUD waivers for emergency funding intended to assist in making a timely response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The full text of the existing Citizen Participation Plan may be found at: http://www.ci.pomona.ca.us/index.php/neighborhood- services-home/housing/community-development-block-grant-unit-cdbg
I. Policy Statement
On March 27, 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the “ CARES Act”. The A ct id entified additional funding for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Progr am and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) progr am to support preparation for and response to t he community impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan (AP) will be amended to incorporate additional funding in the initial phase (FY 2019- 2020), and to describe the allocation for CARES Act funding in the CDBG and ESG Programs, and the reallocation of HOME Program Funds.
Summary of Citizen Participation Process and Consultation Process
The Substantial Amendment to the 2019-2020 A nnual Action Plan (AP Amendment) addressing additional funding from the CARES Act will be available for a public comment period of 5 days per waiver of federal regulations. The draft Amendments to the 19 -20 Annual Action Plan is available for co mment fr om all interested members of the public from Tuesday, April 28, 2020 to Monday, May 4, 2020. The draft Plans and the public notice document are available for review on the City website at:
http://www.ci.pomona.ca.us/index.php/neighborhood-services- home/housing/community-development-block-grant-unit-cdbg
VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS
In response to the global COVID -19 pandemic and in accordance with California Governor’s Executive Order N -25-20 regarding the Brown Act and guidance from the California Department of Public Health on gathering, please note that comments for PUBLIC PARTICIPATION or for a specific item on the agenda will be accepted by email only. Comments will be read into the record by the City Clerk. The deadline to submit your comments is by 6:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled Council meeting. Please email your comments to [email protected] and title your email “Public Comment” along with the date of the Council meeting and indicate if you are commenting on a specific agenda item. All comments must be limited to 200 words.
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APPENDIX E – PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF POMONA
COMBINED NOTICE
10-DAY NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
AND
30-DAY COMMENT PERIOD
FOR THE DRAFT 2023-2028 CONSOLIDATED PLAN &
2023-2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Pomona has prepared the Draft 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Copies of the Draft Plans will be available to the public for review and comment (see below for specific dates and locations). I n addition, the City of Pomona Neighborhood Services Department will hold two public hearings on the following dates for the purpose of receiving public comments on the Draft Plans:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DATE: Monday, May 1, 2023
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Pomona City Hall Council Chambers
505 South Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
DATE: Monday, June 5, 2023
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Pomona City Hall Council Chambers
505 South Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
2023-2028 CONSOLIDATED PLAN SUMMARY
Every three to five years, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that Public Jurisdictions, receiving certain Federal funds, prepare a consolidated plan pursuant to 24 C.F.R. 91 which is to promote the framework for a planning process to identify housing, homeless, community and economic development needs.
The Consolidated Plan is a comprehensive analysis of housing and community development needs, including strategies to address those needs, and an action plan to implement programs that meet those needs. This single document consolidates the planning application, and reporting requirements of several programs overseen by HUD.
For the City of Pomona, these programs include: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME I nvestment Partnership Act (HOME) Program and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program.
The primary objective of the CDBG Program is the development of viable communities, decent housing and expanding economic opportunities for persons of low -to-moderate income. The primary objective of the HOME Program is the creation and/or preservation of decent, safe and affordable housing. The primary objective of the ESG Program is shelter and services for the homeless.
2023-2024 PROPOSED ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN
The proposed 2023 -2024 Action P lan is based on the citizen input, consultation with community based agencies and City Council recommendations. To ensure citizen and stakeholder participation in the development of the Action Plan, outreach efforts included mailing informational postcards to over 43,500 households, informing them of community meeting dates and requesting their input via a Community Needs Survey. Community meetings were held virtually via ZOOM and in-person. Surveys were made available online at the City’s website and at the City Hall Housing counter and many other high-foot traffic areas in the in the city. The Community Needs Survey was available on-line in English and Spanish beginning October 26, 2022. The final date for submission of the 2023-2024 survey was January 31, 2023. A total 429 surveys were received.
The Action Plan outlines the Federal resources available during fiscal year 2023-2024 and identifies priority needs, activities the City will undertake to meet those needs, and h ow activities to be undertaken meet Consolidated Plan goals, objectives and strategies.
Resources Available for FY 2023-2024
Grant Fund Type Amount
CDBG $1,771,564
HOME $905,134
ESG $159,204
REVIEW PERIOD AND LOCATION OF COPIES OF THE DRAFT 2023-2024 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN
Copies of the Draft Plans will be available to the public for review and comment beginning May 1, 202 3 through June 5, 2023 on the City’s website at https://www.pomonaca.gov/government/departments/neighborhood-services/housing- services/community-development-block-grant-unit-cdbg or at the following location:
City of Pomona City Hall Offices, 505 South Garey Avenue, during the following hours:
Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, at the following location:
Neighborhood Services Department, Housing Division – 1st floor
WRITTEN COMMENTS
Comments may be made before the public hearings, during the public hearings, within 30- days of the initial public notice, or until June 5, 202 3. Written comments should be addressed to Beverly Johnson, Assistant Director, Neighborhood Services Department, P.O. Box 660, Pomona, CA 91769. Phone comments can be made at (909) 620-2433 or (909) 620-3772. TTY: (213) 894-8133 or Dial 7-1-1 (not available in all areas) Council Chambers are accessible to the disabled. Those needing translation services or other accommodations may call Isabel Abundis at (909) 620-3772 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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APPENDIX F – COMMUNITY NEEDS AND
SURVEY RESULTS
FY 2022-2023 responses for the development of the
2023-2028 Consolidated Plan and
FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan
City of Pomona
Community Needs Survey
High Priority Responses CW D-1 D-2 D-3 D-4 D-5 D-6 TOTAL Priority Needs: Total Responses per District 184 49 38 54 43 26 35 429 First Time Homebuyer (down payment assistance) 114 27 23 37 26 14 20 261 61% 3rd Fair Housing (tenant/landlord disputes, mediation) 110 32 26 33 30 15 16 262 61% Tenant/Landlord Relations 103 29 24 28 29 13 14 240 56% Affordable Housing (acq., rehab., new construction) 124 33 30 38 31 19 19 294 69% 1st Special Needs Housing (senior, persons w/disabilities) 120 24 25 29 28 17 18 261 61% 2nd Economic Development (job creation, new business) 139 36 28 42 35 22 25 327 76% 3rd Code Enforcement (complaints, insp., corrections notices) 114 35 26 33 27 23 27 285 66% Public Infrastructure (alleys, streets, streetlights) 150 43 30 43 38 26 30 360 84% 1st Parks and Community Centers 147 40 32 43 38 23 25 348 81% 2nd Homeless Prevention 147 44 35 43 39 25 30 363 85% 1st
Street Outreach 137 39 31 38 34 21 28 328 76% 3rd
Emergency Shelter 147 40 31 40 33 20 28 339 79% 2nd
Rental Assistance 132 38 31 41 29 19 17 307 72%
Case Management/Counseling 130 35 31 39 35 23 24 317 74% Social Services (food bank, domestic violence, counseling 156 36 33 45 30 22 23 345 80% Youth Services (recreation, educational programs) 165 41 34 46 38 26 29 379 88% 1st Senior Services (wellness, physical, nutritional programs) 152 40 29 43 34 25 27 350 82% 2nd Health Services (dental, eye, counseling programs) 153 42 32 47 32 19 22 347 81% Anti-Crime Program (community oriented policing) 137 46 34 44 34 25 29 349 81% 3rd I have children in the following age group(s):
Early Childhood/ Ages 0-5 51 11 10 13 12 8 8 113 26% 2nd Elementary/ Ages 5-12 99 21 14 16 18 12 9 189 44% 1st
Middle School/ Ages 12-15 35 4 6 10 8 8 3 74 17%
High School/ Ages 14- 19 39 8 10 13 9 4 7 90 21% 3rd
Transitional Age Youth (TAY)/ Ages 16-25 23 9 8 15 5 6 10 76 18% Summer 98 24 20 22 25 19 19 227 53% 1st
Before School 21 7 6 7 6 6 5 58 14%
After School 96 29 17 16 25 14 19 216 50% 3rd
Year -Round 109 22 19 20 24 8 15 217 51% 2nd
During the week 54 13 11 10 12 7 11 118 28%
Weekends 60 12 10 12 14 6 8 122 28%
Indoor Recreation 97 20 14 16 23 15 14 199 46% 3rd
Social Engagement 63 14 17 11 18 11 15 149 35%
Arts & Cultural Activities 95 29 20 19 28 13 17 221 52% 2nd Tutoring/Homework Help 87 23 15 14 18 13 14 184 43%
Mentoring 62 19 14 10 16 12 14 147 34%
Health and Wellness 66 19 14 9 18 11 10 147 34%
Community Service/Service Learning 60 13 14 16 19 8 11 141 33% Youth Leadership/ Civic Engagement 56 14 15 12 18 11 9 135 31% Youth Focused Community Events 47 18 14 12 20 8 11 130 30% Sports and Outdoor Recreation 107 25 21 21 25 19 16 234 55% 1st Mental Health/Counseling 61 17 19 12 17 9 9 144 34%
Teen Programs 60 14 12 14 17 7 11 135 31%
Life Skills Classes 74 17 16 16 20 14 16 173 40%
Youth Employment/ Training 62 13 17 12 13 5 13 135 31%
STEAM (Science, Technology, Art & Math) Activities 79 22 16 18 19 21 15 190 Programming for Youth with Disabilities 42 15 12 6 9 13 10 107 Family Focused Programs 65 18 15 11 21 13 11 154
Early Childhood (Age 0-5) Programs 55 13 9 14 10 10 8 119
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING
YOUTH PROGRAMMING IN POMONA
Youth Programming is needed the most during:
I am interested in the following resources for my child(ren):
HOMELESS SERVICES
PUBLIC SERVICES
FY 2022-2023 responses for the development of the
2023-2028 Consolidated Plan and
FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan
City of Pomona
Community Needs Survey
CW D-1 D-2 D-3 D-4 D-5 D-6 TOTAL
Affordable Childcare 92 20 13 17 10 13 11 176 41% 2nd
Rental Assistance 83 22 12 14 11 6 10 158 37%
Mortgage Assistance 68 18 12 12 9 10 13 142 33%
Utility Assistance 90 21 15 19 14 12 15 186 43% 1st
Homeless Prevention Assistance 65 17 15 15 10 10 16 148 34% Homelessness Intervention 57 17 14 14 14 7 12 135 31%
Eviction Defense 41 13 5 8 4 2 9 82
Employment Assistance 71 22 12 6 9 6 12 138 32%
Food/ Nutrional Assistance 79 22 18 14 8 10 14 165 38%
Mental Health/ Counseling 70 16 16 13 14 11 15 155 36%
Substance/ Addiction Services 54 12 8 13 10 6 10 113
Healthcare Access 63 16 14 12 15 8 14 142 33%
Vaccination Access Information 38 11 6 13 6 5 11 90 21% Legal Services 59 14 7 14 7 8 12 121 28%
Transportation Assistance 66 14 14 11 10 9 13 137 32%
Reliable Internet Access 66 21 12 14 9 12 12 146
Financial/ Budget Counseling 62 13 11 13 9 11 14 133
Senior/ Elderly Resources 58 22 18 17 9 11 13 148 34%
Family Recreation Activity 78 13 20 18 17 14 14 174 41% 3rd Parenting Classes 57 15 13 15 12 5 10 127 30%
MY HOUSEHOLD IS IN NEED OF THE FOLLOWING SERVICES/RESOURCES:
FAMILY AND HOUSEHOLD RESOURCES
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APPENDIX G – HOME RECAPTURE/RESALE
GUIDELINES
1 PURPOSE/OVERVIEW
Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) undertaking HOME -assisted homebuyer activities, including an y projects funded with HOME Program Income, must establish written resale and/or recapture provisions that comply with HOME statutory and regulatory requirements. In the past, these provisions are set forth in the PJs Consolidated Plan. In addition, the terms of the resale and/or recapture provisions, the specific circumstances under which these provisions will be used (if more than one set of provisions is described), and how the PJ will enforce the provisions for HOME -funded ownership projects were to be reviewed and approved by HUD as part of the Annual Plan Process.
The 2013 HOME Final Rule now requires HUD to issue separate, written approval of the PJs resale and/or recapture provisions (rather than the implicit approval during the Consolidated Plan/ Annual Plan Process). The PJs must provide sufficient detail of its resale and/or recapture provisions to enable HUD to assess their appropriateness.
The purpose of this document is to describe the City of Pomona’s Resale and Recapture p olicy and procedures for review and approval by HUD, and to provide guidance to City staff, contracted Developers/certified CHDOs, and potential homebuyers.
RECAPTURE PROVISIONS
The City of Pomona uses the Recapture Provisions for its First Time Homebuy er Program. A first time homebuyer is defined as an individual or individuals, or an individual and his or her spouse, who have not owned a home during the three -year period before the purchase of a home, except that the following may not be excluded from consideration as a first-time homebuyer:
- A displaced homemaker who, while a homemaker, owned a home with his or her spouse or resided in a home owned by the spouse. A displaced homemaker is an adult who has not, within the preceding two years, worked on a full-time basis as a member of the labor force for a consecutive twelve-month period and who has been unemployed or under-employed, experienced difficulty in obtaining or upgrading employment and worked primarily without remuneration to care for his or her home and family;
- A single parent who, while married, owned a home with his or her spouse or resided in a home owned by the spouse. A single parent is an individual who is unmarried or legally separated from a spouse and has one or more minor children for whom the individual has custody or joint custody or is pregnant; and
CITY OF POMONA RESALE AND RECAPTURE
POLICY AND PROCEDURES
FOR THE HOME PROGRAM HOMEBUYER ACTIVITIES
2 - An individual or individuals who owns or owned, as a principal residence during the three -year period before the purchase of a home with City assistance, a dwelling unit whose structure is:
(i) not permanently affixed to a permanent foundation in accordance with local or state regulations; or
(ii) not in compliance with state, local, or model building codes and cannot be brought into compliance with such codes for less than the cost of constructing a permanent structure.
HOME funds are used for down payment and closing cost assistance for first time homebuyers whose incomes do not exceed 80% of the Los Angeles Area Median Income , adjusted by household size (otherwise referred to a s “Low-Income”). City staff processes applicants on a “first -come, first-served” basis.
For HOME-funded programs, the applicable affordability periods per HOME investment is provided as follows:
Homeownership Assistance HOME amount per unit Minimum Period of Affordability in years Under $15,000 5
$15,000 to $40,000 10
Over $40,000 15
Based on the City’s program loan amount of $100,000, the HOME period of affordability for the Program is 15 years. For purposes of establishing compliance with Program requirements, the HOME program’s affordability period is satisfied if the property remains to be the Participant’s principal residence for a period of fifteen (15) years from project close out.
Recapture Triggers. The recapture approach requires that the City of Pomona be repaid by the homeowner when the following occurs: property is sold, transferred, refinanced with cash out, a change in title occurs, default on loan, foreclosure, transfers in lieu of foreclosure, failure to use property as principal residence, or at the end of a fifteen (15) year affordability period.
Recapture Amount. Subject to recapture is the amount of assistance that enabled the homebuyer to buy the dwelling unit (“ Loan Principal”), as well as any equity realized at the time of sale (“Equity Share”), after deducting the costs of sale and any eligible capital and curb appeal improvement costs, in proportion to the amount of the City loan provided. The Equity Share owed is prorated over the 15-year affordability period based on each full year of occupancy and compliance with the terms of the Loan Agreement.
Eligible Capital and Curb Appeal Improvements. Capital improvements are home improvements which increase the val ue of the property and are usually new and additional items that did not exist on the property. These therefore exclude items related to correcting building permit violations, items needed for regular maintenance, or improvements necessary due to deferred maintenance.
3 Capital improvements include, but are not limited to:
Room additions
Installation of central air conditioning system
Patio additions
Garage additions
Item upgrades under the “existing non-conforming” uses under the City of Pomona Zoning code
Curb appeal improvements are improvements made that can be easily seen from the public street.
These include, but are not limited to:
Roof replacements
Fence/block wall replacements
Professional landscaping/irrigation systems valued at $1,500 or more Exterior painting
Front door or front window replacements
Prior to constructing of any improvements, the City of Pomona must be notified and has to approve the proposed improvements to ensure that the improvements meet the intended definition. The City has sole discretion to determine if the improvements are eligible to receive credits. In addition, f or improvements to be credited at the time of sale , the homebuyer must provide to the City the following documents: (a) before and after photos; (b) recei pts from contractors indicating the work that were done, the name and address of the owner; (c) that the work done is by a licensed contractor; and (d) that appropriate permits were filed and approved by the City’s Building Department, when applicable.
Recapture Amount Example. Below is an example b ased on a hypothetical scenario, with the homeowner selling the property after 8 years of occupancy:
(1) Original Purchase Price: $300,000
(2) Loan Amount: $100,000 (33.33% of Original Purchase Price) (3) Improvement Credits: $30,000
(4) Appraised Value at the time the loan is due: $450,000 (5) Appreciated Value: (4) – (1) = $150,000
(6) Equity Share with Improvement Credits:
Step 1. (5) – (3) = $120,000
Step 2. $120,000 x 33.33% = $39,996
(7) Equity Share Reduction per Each year of Occupancy:
(6)
15 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑥 8 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 = $21,331.20
(8) Total Amount Payable by Homeowner/Recapture Amount:
(2) + [(6) – (7)] = $118,664.80
4 When Net Proceeds Are Insufficient to Cover City Loan . In the event of foreclosure, transfer in lieu of foreclosure, or when the net proceeds of a sale are insufficient to repay the City loan due, the homebuyer shall be obligated to repay the City the net proceeds received by the homebuyer, if any, from the sale of the HOME -assisted property. The net proceeds from sale is the final amount that is given to the homebuyer as a result of a sale after any first mortgage and closing costs are subtracted from the sale price. Requests for short sales are evaluated by the City and the City maintains information in the client files, which documents that:
1) There will be no net sales proceeds;
2) The amount of the net proceeds was insufficient to cover the amounts due; and, 3) No proceeds were distributed to the homeowner.
Enforcement. HOME Written Agreement s, and Covenants, Co nditions and Restrictions (CC&RS) are executed prior to or at close of escrow that accurately reflects the recapture provisions, with the CC&Rs being recorded at the LA County Recorder’s Office to enforce the use and affordability restrictions. In addition, prior to funding, potential homebuyers are interviewed by City of Pomona First Time Homebuyer Program Staff during which time the homebuyers are informed of the requirements under the CCR&Rs. Homebuyers must acknowledge their understanding of the Program requirements in the Interview Form.
RESALE PROVISIONS
The City of Pomona is using Resale Provisions in the “Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Vacant Properties for Resale to First Time Homebuyers” Project with Shield of Faith Economic Development Corporation (SOFEDC), City’s Certified CHDO, acting as DEVELOPER.
The City provides HOME funding to SOFEDC to acquire and rehabilitate vacant housing units for resale to a low -income first time homebuyer. The low -income first time homebuyer must occupy th e HOME - assisted property as its principal residence for a period of 15 years (Affordability Period). The after - rehabilitation value or purchase price cannot exceed the HOME Homeownership Value Limits for Existing Housing, which is published by HUD annually and which ca n be accessed at https:www.hudexchange.info/resource/2312/home-maximum-purchase-price-after-rehab-value/.
To ensure affordability, the resale provisions require that each residential unit sold to eligible homebuyers is made available for sub sequent purchase only to another “low-income” family having incomes at no more than 80% of the Los Angeles County AMI and who will use the property as their principal residence. In addition, that the price at resale must provide the homeowner a fair return on investment and ensure that the housing will remain affordable to a reasonable range of low -income homebuyers.
Fair Return on Investment. Fair Return on Investment is the return of the homeowner’s original investment plus any eligible capital and curb appeal improvements, less the amount of deferred maintenance that does not meet the HUD Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS). The Fair return 5 will use the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Los Angeles -Riverside-Orange County area as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is calculated by subtracting the CPI on the sale date from the CPI on the date of the initial purchase. That amount is divided by the initial CPI and multiplied by 100 to obtain the percent gain. The Fair Return on Investment will only apply to sales during the 15-year affordability period.
The UPCS is an inspection protocol that establishes minimum property condition standards for rehabilitation and includes a more comprehensive list of inspectable items and areas than Health, Quality and Safety (HQS) standards.
Below is an example based on a hypothetical scenario, with the homeowner selling the property after 8 years of occupancy:
(1) Initial investment by low-income homeowner: $5,000
(2) Improvement Credits: $30,000
(3) Initial CPI: 246
(4) CPI at date of sale: 265
(5) Increase in CPI:
[(4)−(3)]
(3) 𝑥 100% = 7.7%
(6) Fair Return on Investments: [(1) + (2)]𝑥 (5) = $2,695 (7) Total Return to Buyer : (1) + (2) + (6) = $37,695
Reasonable Range of Low -Income Homebuyers. This term refer s to subsequent homebuyers having incomes at no more than 80% of the Los Angeles AMI and who pays no more than 30% of the household gross income for housing cost (Principal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance ), as maybe determined by the Lender.
Example. The homeowner’s original mortgage was $2 85,000 at 6% interest for 30 years. The original homeowner is selling after 8 years. The example on Fair Return on Investments above will be used. The balance remaining on the first mortgage loan is $236,851.
In order to realize a fair return to the original homeowner, the sales price must be roughly $274,546:
First Mortgage Balance: $236,851
Total Return on Investment $ 37,695
Sales Price $274,546
If the original homeowners sets the sales price at $274,546 and if current 2018 rates are used (front and back ratios, insurance and tax rates), the monthly P rincipal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance (PITI) is estimated at $2,061.
A family with a household size of four having an annual income of $ 77,500 could not support this PITI since it will exceed 30% of the family’s gross monthly income. Most low income homebuyers would require down payment assistance. If down payment assistance is provided using additional HOME funds, a ne w affordability period will be imposed based on the level of the new HOME investment. If the family had savings and will be able to purchase the house without additional HOME assistance, the 6 affordability period would end in 7 years, after which time the subsequent homebuyer could sell the property to any buyer at any price.
Enforcement. An Agreement between the City of Pomona and SOFED has been executed that details the Resale Provisions. A Declaration of Developer Covenants is signed upon purchase of a property imposing the Resale Restrictions, which is recorded at the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office. Upon re-sale to a first time homebuyer and at close of escrow, the Homebuyer Covenants between the City, the SOFED and homebuyer is executed containing the resale provisions (and the Developer Covenants is released by the City).
Termination. The affordability restrictions may terminate upon occurrence of any of the following termination events: foreclosure, transfer in lieu of foreclosure, or assignment of an FHA insured mortgage.
Process. If Resale Provision s are to be triggered during the affordability period, the Developer and Homeowner must immediately notify the City of Pomona Ho using Division staff. The City staff will: (a) Agree to the new sales price; (b) Confirm the fair return and equity sharing to the seller; (c) Review the income eligibility of the subsequent buyer and that the property will be used as their principal residence; and (d) Determine whether the subsequent homebuyer will require additional infusion and HOME funds and therefore extend the affordability period, or will continue the remainder of the affordability period in effect.
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APPENDIX I – LISTING OF PROPOSED
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APPENDIX J – SUMMARY OF PUBLIC
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APPENDIX K – ESG WRITTEN STANDARDS
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1 Pomona VIBRANT, SAFE, and BEAUTIFUL
EMERGENCY SOLUTION GRANT
(ESG) Written Standards
Street Outreach
Emergency Shelter
Rapid Re-Housing
Homelessness Prevention
HMIS
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T i t l e P a g e #
Purpose & Mission………………………………………………………. 3
Overview……………………………………………………………………… 4-12
Application Process………………………………………………………. 12
Eligibility………………………………………………………………………. 13-22
Standards for ESG Component……………………………………….. 23-29
Definitions……………………………………………………………………… 30-36
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3 POMONA ESG/COC
Purpose
The purpose of Hearth Act Funding, including the Continuum of Care Programs and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) is to supple ment State, local, and private efforts to address homelessness through rapid re-housing, street outreach, homeless prevention and emergency shelter. Federal funds such as COC and ESG are used to provide street outreach to the homeless, help operate shelters, provide essential support services to the homeless, and to help prevent at-risk families or individuals from becoming homeless.
Pomona’s Mission
To reduce the amount of homeless people living in the city. So, in January 2017 City Council formally adopted a strategic plan to resolve the homeless problem in the community “A Way Home”: Community Solutions for Pomona’s Home less The City of Pomona will follow HUD’s recommended guideline which is to identify sheltered and unsheltered homeless people, as well as those at risk of homeless, and provide the services necessary to help those persons to quickly regain stability and permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and or homelessness. A 24 hour Centralize shelter, using the housing first approach of Rapid Re Housing and providing Homeless prevention. In addition, the city also plans to build more affordable and stable housing to meet the housing needs in the community.
Grantee
City of Pomona
Department of Neighborhood Services-Housing Division/Grants 505 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91766
Phone: (909) 620-2368
Fax: (909) 620-4567
Website: www.ci.pomona.ca.us/
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4 Overview ESG/COC
Emergency Solutions Grant Standards
The City of Pomona (City) is responsible fo r coordinating and implementing a system-wide approach to meet the needs of the population and subpopulation experiencing homelessness within the City. Both the Emergency Solution Grant Rules and Regulations (ESG) and the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transiti on to Housing (HEARTH) Continuum of Care Program Interim Rules state that the COC, in cons ultation with recipients of ESG program funds within the geographic area, shall:
(1) Establish and consistently follow written standards for providing COC assistance; (2) Establish performance targets appropriate for population and program type; and (3) Monitor recipient and sub-recipient performance.
In accordance with Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulation s (24 CFR) Part 578, City of Pomona has developed the following written st andards. These standards will apply to all projects that receive City, ESG funding and ar e intended as basic minimum standards to which subrecipients can make additions and/or enforce more stringent standards applicable to their own projects. In addition, all projects must co mply with the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) under which the project was origina lly awarded and the Ho meless Emergency and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act. All programs that receive ESG funding are required to abide by these written standards.
Overview of Hearth Act
The Homeless Emergency Assist ance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (HEARTH Act) amended the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, including major revisions to the Emergency Shelter Grants program, now the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program. The HEARTH Act incorp orated many of the lessons learned from the implementation of the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) into the new ESG program, incl uding placing a stronger emphasis on homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing assistance.
SNAP Shot of HEART ACT
• The Homeless Emergency and Rapid Transiti on to Housing (HEARTH) Act on May 20, 2009 amends the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
• Changes allow for increased flexibility in wh o may be served and what activities may be carried out
• The HEARTH Act consolidates three of the separate homeless assistance programs administered by HUD under the McKinney-Vent o Homeless Assistance Act into a single Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) Written Standards
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• The focus changed from Homeless Shelter to Homeless Prevention.
ESG and COC Coordination/Collaboration
In collaboration with other ESG service providers, these written standards have been developed by ESG recipients, including the LASHA, surroundin g cities in LA county and Continuum of Care (COC) Membership. This collaboration allows fo r input on the standards and implementation process developed by organizations that directl y provide homeless and housing services, Rapid Re-housing (R/R), and Homelessness Prevention (HP). The ESG Written Standards have been approved by the COC, the County, and City ES G recipients. These written standards will be reviewed and revised, at a minimum annually or as needed, to continue to build upon and refine this document.
Housing First Model
Irrespective of the program type, HUD encourages ESG Recipients and the COC to implement a housing first approach when providing hous ing assistance. The housing first approach prioritizes rapid placement, stabilization in permanent housing, and does not have service participation requirements or preconditions (such as sobriety or a minimum income threshold).
Transitional housing and supportive service only projects may also be considered when using the housing first approach if they operate with lo w-barriers, work to quickly move people into permanent housing, do not require participation in supportive services, and for transitional housing projects do not require any preconditions for moving into transitional housing.
Universal Assessment
All individuals will be assessed using a comprehensive, universal assessment tool called the Vulnerability Index Service Prioritization Deci sion Assistance Tool (VI-SPDAT). This tool guarantees that individuals’ levels of need and eligibility determinations are made in an informed and objective manner.
Homeless Management Information System
All subrecipients are required to participate in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) per the ESG and COC Interim Rule (24 CF R 576 and 578). HMIS provides an opportunity to document homelessness and helps to ensure coordination between service providers while avoiding duplication of services and client data.
Data Sharing Requirement
Data sharing is a multi-directional sharing relati onship between multiple organizations. In order to systematically share data, the participating agencies must jointly establish a data sharing network formalized by the execution of guidel ines, with the understanding they agree to the guidelines made by the HMIS Committee.
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6 Agreements
The City of Pomona (City) will enter into one a one year agreements with each sub-Recipient of ESG funding. In general; these agreements define:
• Key program components or activities (including benchmarks for success); • The level of ESG funding;
• The anticipated source and amount of matching funds (24CFR 576.201) contributed by the agency/organization; and
• Documentation or reporting requirements. Receipt of Agreement and Terms
Record Keeping
Sub-recipients must establish and maintain standard operating procedures for ensuring that the ESG program funds are used in accordance with the requirements of the ESG program. All records (or copies of records) containing information related to ESG program funds and activities must be retained and kept accessible for seven years after year funding was received.
Records must include evidence of eligibility for each participant by eligible component (street outreach, RRH and or Homeless Prevention), inco me documentation, service records, Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections, rent reasonableness for each assisted unit, documentation of required matching funds, documentation of expenditures and evidence that required policies are in place.
Written procedures must be in place to ensure the security and confidentiality of all records containing personally identifying information of an y individual or family who applies for and/or receives Emergency Solutions assistance.
Expenditure Limits
Street Outreach and Emergency Shelter expenditures are capped as follows:
Combined Street Outreach and Emergency Shelt er expenditures from each fiscal year’s ESG grant cannot exceed the greater of:
x 60% of that fiscal year’s total ESG grant award, or
x The amount of grant funds committed to Street Outreach and Emergency Shelter activities
Guiding Statutes, Regulations and Circulars
Financial management of federal grant programs , including the ESG is governed by a set of requirements that are contained in the following:
• Provisions in law, as set out in statutes;
• Regulations, which interpret and amplify the statute and are set out in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR);
• Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars, which in some cases have been reissued as part of the CFR.
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Grantees and recipient in the ESG program mu st ensure compliance with regulations and requirements pertaining to the following key areas of financial management outlined in Financial Management Systems (24CFR 85.20 and 24CFR 84.20-28) for the following areas:
Usage of funds Required funding match
Internal control Budget controls
Cash management Accounting controls
Procurement property Asset control
Audits
General Accounting System
The purpose of 2 CFR Part 200 is to streamline the Federal Government’s guidance on administrative requirements to more effect ively focus Federal resources on improving performance and outcomes, while ensuring the financial integrity of the Federal programs in partnership with non-federal stakeholders (e.g., grantees and sub-recipients). OMB Circular 2 CFR 200 supersedes, consolidates, and streamlines requirements from eight (8) OMB Circulars:
A-21, A-87, A-89, A-102, A-110, A-122, A-133, and A-50. Subrecipients are required to maintain a general accounting system. Accepted general accounting system includes:
x Cost Principals for State and Local Governments 2CFR Part 200 x Cost Principals for Non – Profit Organization 2 CFR Part 200 x Independent Single Audits - Recipients of individual or multiple Federal Awards that expend more than $750,000 of federal funds with a one year period x Records to be maintained for a minimum of three (7) years.
Accounting Controls
Having accurate and comprehensive documentatio n of revenue and expenses is a regulatory requirement, and it is also a necessary part of a sub-grantee’s organizational responsibilities.
Accounting controls consist of procedures that en able sub-recipients of ESG funds to maintain accounting records that sufficiently identify th e source and application of funds that flow through the sub-grantee’s organization and, thereby, meet applicable standards. Most important of all, accounting records must be supported by source documentation.
Reimbursement Responsibilities
Sub-recipients will be responsible to submit on a monthly basis a reimbursement request for qualified expenditures. The following must be included in the request as follows:
• Request cover page and summary page;
• Cancelled check or Bank statement;
• Invoice or Bill;
• Late Charges are not eligible;
• HMIS reporting for each service provided un der the eligible component (Street Outreach, Shelter, RRH, Homeless Prevention)
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8 The disbursement of ESG funds to the Sub-recipient shall be on a reimbursement basis only.
There shall not be any advance or prepayment of funds.
Final reimbursement request must be submitte d no later than the date specified on ESG agreement which is June 30th marking the end of City of Pomona FY.
Matching Funds Requirements
The Sub-recipient must make matching contribu tions to supplement the Sub-recipient’s ESG program in an amount that equals the amount of ESG funds provided by the Grantee. In other words, for every dollar provided through the ESG program, the Sub-recipient must contribute a dollar from another source to eligible ESG activities within the same funded programs.
Matching contributions may be obtained from any source, including any Federal source other than the ESG program, as well as state, local, and private sources. Additional requirements apply to matching contributions from a federal source of funds as follows: the recipient must ensure the laws governing any funds to be used as matching contributions do not prohibit those funds from being used to match Emergency Solutions Grant funds. If ESG funds are used to satisfy the matching requirements of anoth er federal program, then funding from that program may not be used to satisfy the matching requirements under this section.
Matching funds must be provided after the date of that HUD signs the grant agreement.
Recognition of Matching Requirements
In order to meet the matching requirement, the matching contributions must meet all requirements that apply to the ESG funds provided by HUD. • The matching contributions must be provided after the date that HUD signs the associated grant Agreement;
• For cash match, “provided” means when the fu nds are expended (or when the allowable cost is incurred);
• For in-kind match, it is the date the servic e (or other in-kind match source) is actually provided to the program or project;
• To count toward the required match for th e sub-recipient’s fiscal year grant, cash contributions must be expended for eligible acti vity costs within 24 mo nths after the date HUD signs the grant agreement with the recipient;
• Contributions used to match a previous ESG grant may not be used to match a subsequent ESG grant;
• Contributions that have been or will be coun ted as satisfying a matching requirement of another federal grant or award may not count as satisfying the matching requirement of this section.
• The program participants served with matc hing funds must be entered into HMIS, and reported on the CAPER.
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The matching requirement may be met by one or both of the following:
• Cash contributions – Cash expended for allowable costs of the sub-recipient, as defined in the Omni-Circular (2 CFR §200).
• Non-cash contributions – The value of any real property, equipment, goods, or services contributed to the recipient’s or sub-recipient’s ESG program, provided that if the recipient or sub-recipient had to pay for them with grant f unds, the costs would have been allowable. Non- cash contributions may also include the purchase value of any donated building.
Program Participant Records
In addition to the eligibility documentation required above, program participant records must include:
x documentation of the services and assistance provided to that program participant, including, as applicable, the security deposi t, rental assistance, and utility payments made on behalf of the program participant;
x compliance with the applicable requirements for providing services and assistance to that program participant under the progra m components and eligible activities provisions where applicable, compliance with the termination of assistance requirement.
Documentation of Homelessness
ESG sub-recipients are required to maintain adequate documentation of homelessness status to determine eligibility of persons served by the ESG program. x A copy of this documentation must be maintain ed by the subrecipient in the client’s or participant’s file. Documentation includes 3-day notice to quit or pay, public agency written verification of homelessness, or self-certification of homelessness are examples of required proof to require and maintain in client file.
Qualifications of Homelessness
A person is considered homeless only when he/she resides in one of the following places:
x In places not meant for human habitation such as a car, park, sidewalk, an abandon building, or on the street;
x In an emergency shelter;
x In transitional or supportive housing for homeless persons who originally came from the streets or emergency shelter; or
x In any of the above but is spending a short time (up to 30 consecutive days) in a hospital or other institution.
Monitoring and Site Visits
Monitoring can take a number of forms and can include review of progress reports, telephone consultation, and performance of on-site assess ments. The three basic goals for oversight and monitoring of the progress and performance of ESG grantees/recipients include:
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10 • Ensure that ESG funds are used effectively to assist homeless individuals and families and that the basic ESG program goals are met;
• Ensure compliance with ESG regulations and program requirements in the usage of funds and in carrying out program activities; and
• Enhance and develop the management capacity of grantees or recipients.
ESG/COC Reporting
Grantee Reports to HUD/LAHSA
Review of reports is a primary activity of monitoring ESG/COC project progress and performance of both HUD Field Offices and subr ecipients. As the contractually responsible entity, Receipt should gather from subrecipient organizations various pieces of program and financial information on a regular basis. This serv es not only to assist the recipient monitor the progress of recipient organizations funded by the allotment of Federal funds, but also to report on these activities to HUD and/or LAHSA. Repo rts are completed through use of the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS - descri bed below and in Section Five of this Guide) as well as through annual reporting with the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and HMIS.
In the annual CAPER, for example, a jurisdiction funded with an ESG grant should report on the number of homeless persons provided with serv ices through the ESG program during the year, and the types of activities which were funded by the program. Annual reporting to HUD is discussed more fully below in Subsection 6.3.
In IDIS and HMIS, the recipient reports the following project information:
x Number of participants in each recipients' ESG/COC project; x Demographic information on participants rece iving services (including race/ethnicity, age, sex, and families);
x Type of services and housing or other assistance provided by the recipient; x Description of the beneficiaries of the pr oject (such as mentally ill, runaway youth, battered spouse, etc.);
x Shelter type; and
x Other sources of funding to support the project.
Assessing subrecipient progress through these periodic reports allows the grantee to understand if the subrecipient is meeting program requirements, carrying out eligible activities and expending funds in a timely manner.
In order to obtain the information that is require d in IDIS, the City of Pomona requires detailed reporting from every subrecipient of Federal fund s. Reporting often occurs in conjunction with a recipient's request for reimbursement of eligible costs. At a minimum, recipient reporting to the grantee should occur on an annual basi s, which is HUD's requirement for reporting accomplishments and the number and type of part icipants served by each ESG project. The design reporting format/form for recipients’ match that of the IDIS required accomplishment data. This includes comprehensive informatio n about program activities and meeting of Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) Written Standards
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11 program goals is obtained across all recipien t organizations. These reporting forms might include, for example, questions on the number of participants served in the immediately past reporting period, the types of services provided, and the number of clients to whom these services were delivered. Other information su ch as demographic characteristics of the participants should be gathered as well.
Participation of Homeless Persons in Policy-Making and Operations ESG regulation (24 CFR 576.405] require that recipients of Emergency Solutions Grant funds must provide for the participation of not less than one homeless or formerly homeless persons in a policymaking function within the sub-recipient's organization.
Homeless Participation Plan
In order to involve homeless individuals and families, the City and/or its subrecipient will do the following when considering and making policies and decisions in constructing, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under ESG, in providing services assisted under ESG, and in providing services for occupants of facilities assisted under ESG:
1. Consultation through meetings for the Citi zen Participation component in Development of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Plan.
2. Inclusion and Consultation through the Pomona Continuum of Care Coalition Meetings
3. Inclusion and Consultation through the Homeless Advisory Committee (HAC) Meetings
4. Inclusion on any Facility Oversight Board
5. Employment or Volunteer Services of Homeless Persons on ESG funded projects, including those involving the construction, renovation or operating of facilities
Termination of Participation and Grievance Procedures
The City and sub-recipients may terminate assistance provided through ESG-funded activities to participants that violate program requirements. Written procedures must describe the specific program requirements and the termination grievance or appeal process; this should include the procedures for a participant to request a hearin g regarding the termination of their assistance.
The federal regulation at 24 CFR 576.402 describes the termination provision:
Termination of Assistance 24 OFR 576.402: Grantees and recipients may, in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 11375 (e), termin ate assistance provided under this part to an individual or family who violates program requirements.
(a) In general . If a program participant violates prog ram requirements, the recipient or sub- recipient may terminate the assistance in accord ance with a formal process established by the recipient or sub-recipient that recognizes the rights of individuals affected. The recipient or sub- recipient must exercise judgment and examine all extenuating circumstances in determining when violations warrant termination so that a program participant's assistance is terminated only in the most severe cases.
(b) Program, participants receiving rental assist ance or housing relocation and stabilization services. To terminate rental assistance or housing relocation and stabilization services to a program participant, the required formal process, at a minimum, must consist of:
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12 (1) Written notice to the program participant co ntaining a clear statement of the reasons for termination;
(2) A review of the decision, in which the pr ogram participant is gi ven the opportunity to present written or oral objections before a pers on other than the person (or a subordinate of that person) who made or approved the termination decision; and (3) Prompt written notice of the final decision to the program participant. (c) Ability to provide further assistance . Termination under this section does not bar the recipient or sub-recipient
Application Process
Step 1: In accordance with HUD’s recommendation under the under the housing first approach The City of Pomona will used the CES coordinati ng System -ESG participants will come through the 211 a coordinating Centralize System. When Homeless individuals or families call 2-1-1- Homeless families will access HFSS through LA coun ty the county information and referral line.
After calling 2-1-1, families or individuals will be referred to their closest family solution system (HFSS) to be assisted with ESG services.
ESG Evaluation Criteria
x Assess shelter and other emergency needs
x Identify housing and service resources and barriers
x Evaluate vulnerability to prioritize for assist ance (which may include evaluating risk and protective factors to make placements as effective as possible) x Screen for program eligibility
x Facilitate connections to mainstream reso urces (including adult resources when appropriate)
Step 2: Participant will meet with a Case Manager to determine eligibility based on the duration of homelessness the participants will be placed into one of the following categories:
Category 1 Literally Homeless
Category 2 Imminent Risk of Homelessness
Category 3- Homeless under other Federal Statutes
Category 4- Fleeing/Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence.
Step 3: Once an EGS participant’s homeless situat ion is determined the individual or family is placed into a component that addresses their needs
x Component: Emergency Shelter
x Component: Rapid Re-Housing.
x Component: Homelessness Prevention
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13 Step 4: Line up with HUD’s Housing First ap proach Model, the City of Pomona promotes a Housing First approach to solving homelessness.
ESG Program Eligibility
Eligibility for assistance under the ESG program depends on the housing or homeless status of the participant. All partic ipants in ESG-funded programs must meet the applicable definition of homelessness or at-risk. The specific status ne eded to be eligible for assistance varies depending on the program component under wh ich a program is operated. Homeless status can be classified as one of four categories under the applicable HUD definition: “literally homeless,” “imminent risk of homeless,” “Una ccompanied youth and families with children who are defined as homeless under other federal statutes” or “fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence.” as defined within the definitions section of this document.
Homelessness prevention programs may serve those at Imminent risk of homelessness or Fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence (with incomes below 30% of the area median income (AMI)) and are also allowed to serve househ olds that meet the definition of “at-risk of homelessness” as defined within the definitions section of this document.
ESG-funded programs must document that the household would experience homelessness but for the ESG assistance (i.e. a household would require emergency shelter or would otherwise become literally homeless in the absence of ESG assistance).
Five ESG Eligible Components
x Street Outreach
x Emergency Shelter
x Homeless Prevention
x Rapid Re-Housing
x HMIS Component
Street Outreach Component
Subject to the expenditure limit in CFR 576. 100(b), ESG funds may be used for costs of providing essential services necessary to reach out to unsheltered homeless people; connect them with emergency shelter, housing, or crit ical services; and provide urgent, non-facility based care to unsheltered homeless people who are unwilling or unable to access emergency shelter, housing, or an appropriate health facili ty. For the purposes of this section, the term "unsheltered homeless people" means individuals and families who qualify as homeless under paragraph (1)(i) of the "homeless" definition under CFR 576.2. Street outreach activities include:
Engagement
The costs of activities to locate, id entify, and build relationships with unsheltered homeless people for the purpose of providing immediate support, intervention, and connections with homeless assistance programs and/or mainstream social services and housing programs.
Eligible costs:
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x Providing crisis counseling
x Addressing urgent physical needs
x Actively connecting and providing information and referrals x Cell phone costs of outreach workers during the performance of these activities.
Case Management
The costs of assessing housing and service needs, and arranging, coordinating, and monitoring the delivery of individualized services.
Eligible costs:
x Centralized or coordinated assessment system as required under CFR 576.401(a) x Initial evaluation/verifying and documenting eligibility x Counseling
x Developing/securing/coordinating services
x Helping obtain Federal, State, and local benefits
x Monitoring/evaluating program participant progress
x Providing information and referrals to other providers x Developing an individualized housing/service plan
Emergency Health Services
Outpatient treatment of urgent medical conditions by licensed medical professionals in community-based settings (e.g. streets, parks, an d campground) to those eligible participants unwilling or unable to access emergency shelter or an appropriate healthcare facility.
Eligible costs:
x Assessing participants' health problems and developing treatment plans x Assisting participants to understand their health needs x Providing or helping participants obtain appropriate emergency medical treatment x Providing medication and follow-up services
Emergency Mental Health Services
Outpatient treatment of urgent mental health conditions by licensed medical professionals in community-based settings (e.g. streets, parks, an d campground) to those eligible participants unwilling or unable to access emergency shelter or an appropriate healthcare facility.
Eligible costs:
x Crisis interventions
x Prescription of psychotropic medications
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15 x Explanation of the use and management of medications x Combinations of therapeutic approaches to address multiple problems Transportation
Travel by outreach workers, social workers, medical professionals, or other service providers during the provision of eligible street outreach services Eligible costs:
x Transporting unsheltered people to emergency shelters or other services x Costs of a participant's travel on public transit
x Mileage allowance for outreach worker to visit participants x Purchasing or leasing a vehicle for use in conducting outreach activities, including the cost of gas, insurance, taxes and maintenance for the vehicle
x Cost of staff to accompany or assist participants to use public transportation Emergency Shelter Component
Subject to the expenditure limit in CFR 576.10 0(b), ESG/Emergency Shelter funds may be used for costs of providing essential services to homeless families and individuals in emergency shelters, renovating buildings to be used as emergency shelters for homeless families and individuals, and operating emergency shelters.
Essential Services
ESG funds may be used to provide essential serv ices to individuals and families who are in an emergency shelter as follows:
Case Management
The costs of assessing, arranging, coordinating , and monitoring the delivery of individualized services to meet the needs of the program pa rticipant is eligible. Component services and activities consist of:
Eligible costs:
x Using the centralized or coordinated assessment system x Initial evaluation required under CFR 576.401(a), including verifying and documenting eligibility x Counseling
x Developing, securing and coordinating services and obtaining Federal, State, and local benefits x Monitoring and evaluating program participant progress x Providing information and referrals to other providers x Providing ongoing risk assessment and safety planning with victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking
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16 x Developing an individualized housing and service plan Child Care
The costs of child care for program participan ts, including providing meals and snacks, and comprehensive and coordinated sets of appropriate developmental activities, are eligible. The children must be under the age of 13, or disabled children under the age of 18.
Education Services
When necessary for the program participant to obtain and maintain housing, the costs of improving knowledge and basic educational skills are eligible. Services include instruction or training in consumer education, health education, substance abuse prevention, literacy, English as a Second Language, and General Educationa l Development (GED) is eligible. Component services or activities are screening, assessment and testing; individual or group instruction; tutoring; provision of books, supplies and instru ctional material; counseling; and referral to community resources.
Employment Assistance and Job Training
When necessary for the program participant to ob tain and maintain employment, services are available in assisting participants to secure empl oyment and job training. Eligible costs include:
classroom, online and/or computer instruction; on-the-job instruction; job finding, skill building; reasonable stipends in employment assist ance and job training programs; books and instructional material; employment screening, a ssessment, or testing; structured job seeking support; training and tutoring, including literacy training and prevocational training; counseling or job coaching; and referral to community resources.
Outpatient Health Services
Eligible costs are for the direct outpatient treatm ent of medical conditions and are provided by licensed medical professionals. ESG funds may be used only for these services to the extent that other appropriate health services are unavaila ble within the community. Eligible treatment consists of assessing health problems and de veloping a treatment plan; assisting program participants to understand their health needs; providing or assisting program participants to obtain appropriate medical treatment, preven tative medical care, and health maintenance services, including emergency medical services; providing medication and follow-up services; and providing preventive and non-cosmetic dental care.
Legal Services
Legal services refer to necessary legal services regarding matters that interfere with the program participant's ability to obtain and retain housing. Elig ible legal services include: hourly fees for legal advice and representation by licensed attorneys and certain other fees-for- service; client intake, preparation of cases for tr ial, provision of legal advice, representation at hearings, and counseling; filing fees and other necessary court costs; child support; guardianship; paternity; emancipation; legal se paration; resolution of outstanding criminal warrants; orders of protection and other civil reme dies for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
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17 Life Skills Training
Life skills training involve the costs of teaching critical life management skills necessary for the program participant to function independentl y in the community. Eligible costs include:
budgeting resources; managing money; managing a household; resolving a conflict; shopping for food and needed items; improving nutrition; using public transportation; and parenting.
Mental Health Services
Direct outpatient treatment of mental health conditions by licensed professionals.
Eligible costs:
x Crisis interventions
x Individual, family or group therapy services
x Prescription of psychotropic medications or explanations about the use of management of medications
x Combinations of therapeutic approaches to address multiple problems Substance Abuse Treatment Services
Substance abuse treatment services provided by lic ensed or certified professionals, designed to prevent, reduce, eliminate or deter relapse of substance abuse or addictive behaviors.
Eligible costs:
x Client intake and assessment
x Outpatient treatment for up to thirty days
x Group and individual counseling
x Drug testing
Transportation
Eligible transportation costs consist of a progra m participant's travel to and from medical care, employment, child care, or other eligible essential services facilities; and costs of staff travel to support provision of essential services. Eligible costs include; cost of a program participant's travel on public transportation; mileage allowa nce for staff to visit pr ogram participants; and purchasing or leasing a vehicle used for transport of participants and/or staff serving participants, including the cost of gas, insurance, taxes and maintenance for the vehicle.
Operations
ESG funds may be used to provide operations costs to operate and maintain emergency shelters and provide emergency lodging when appropriate.
Eligible costs:
x Maintenance (including minor or routine repairs)
x Rent
x Security
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18 x Fuel
x Insurance
x Utilities
x Food
x Furnishings
x Equipment
x Supplies necessary for the operation of the emergency shelter x Hotel or motel vouchers for family or individual (only eligible when no appropriate emergency shelter is available)
Renovation
ESG funds may be used to renovate an emergency shelter.
Each building renovated with ESG funds must be maintained as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for not less than a period of 3 or 10 years, depending on the type of renovation and the value of the building. The bu ilding for which ESG funds are used must meet state or local government safety and sanitation standards, as applicable and minimum safety, sanitation, and privacy standards per ESG interi m regulations. The emergency shelter must be owned by a government entity or private nonprofit organization.
Eligible costs:
x Labor
x Materials
x Tools
x Other costs for renovation, including soft costs
x Major rehabilitation of an emergency shelter
x Conversion of a building into an emergency shelter
Homelessness Prevention Component
ESG funds may be used to provide housing relocation and stabilization services and short- and/or medium-term rental assistance necess ary to prevent individuals or families from becoming homeless. The annual income of the individual or family must be below 30 percent of median family income, must lack sufficient reso urces and networks necessary to retain housing and the assistance is necessary to help program participants regain stability in their current permanent housing or move into other perman ent housing and achieve stability in that housing. The program participant's eligibility mu st be re-evaluated not less than once every three months.
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19 Rapid Re-Housing Assistance Component
ESG funds may be used to provide housing relocation and stabilization services and short- and/or medium-term rental assistance as necessary to help individuals or families living in shelters or in places not meant for human habitation move as quickly as possible into permanent housing and achieve stable housing. The program participant's eligibility must be re- evaluated no less than once annually.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ASSISTED THROUGH
ESG FOR BOTH THE HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND THE RAPID RE-HOUSING ASSISTANCE COMPONENT:
At re-evaluation the program participants' income must be at or below 30 percent of median family income.
Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services
The subrecipient may set a maximum dollar amount and/or a maximum period of time (not to exceed time allowed per interim regulations) that all program participants may receive for each type of financial assistance. ESG funds may be us ed to pay the cost of providing the following services. (The following assistance cannot be provided to a program participant who is receiving the same type of assistance through other public sources.)
Eligible costs:
x Rental Application Fees (when charged by owner to all applicants) x Security Deposit (no more than 2 months' rent)
x Last Month Rent (applies to the 24 month cap)
x Utility Deposits (when required by utility company for all customers) x Utility Payments (up to 24 months of payment per service) x Moving Costs (e.g., truck rental, moving company, up to 3 months storage) x Housing Search and Placement
x Housing Stability Case Management
x Mediation
x Legal Services
x Credit Repair (e.g. budgeting/money management)
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
General Provisions
For short-term and medium-term rental a ssistance, ESG funds may provide a program participant with up to 24 months of rental assi stance during any 3 year period. This assistance may be short-term rental assistance, medium-term rental assistance, payment of rental arrears, or any combination of this assistance.
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20 x Short-term rental assistance is assistance for up to 3 months of rent x Medium-term rental assistance is assistance fo r more than 3 months but not more than 24 months of rent
x Payment of rental arrears consists of a onetime payment for up to 6 months of rent in arrears, including any late fees on those arrears
x Rental assistance may be tenant-based or project-based Discretion to Set Caps and Conditions
The subrecipient may set a maximum amount or a percentage of rental assistance that all program participants may receive, a maximum nu mber of months that all program participants may receive rental assistance, or a maximum nu mber of times that all program participants may receive rental assistance. The subrecipient may also require all program participants to share in the costs of rent. All units must meet Fair Market Rent requirements as established by HUD.
Use with Other Subsidies
Except for a one-time payment of rental arrears on the tenant's portion of the rental payment, rental assistance cannot be provided to a pr ogram participant who is receiving tenant-based rental assistance through other public sources.
Rent Standards
Rental assistance cannot be provided unless the rent is at or below the Fair Market Rent established by HUD, as provided under 24 CFR part 888, and complies with HUD's standard of rent reasonableness, as established under 24 CFR 982.507. A complete listing of Fair Market Rents for Los Angeles counties can be found at:
http://www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/fmr/fmr_il_history/select_Geography.odn For purposes of calculating rent under this sect ion, the rent shall equal the sum of the total monthly rent for the unit, any fees required for occupancy under the lease (other than late fees and pet fees) and, if the tenant pays separately for utilities, the monthly allowance for utilities (excluding telephone) established by the publi c housing authority in which the housing is located.
The rent charged for a unit must be reasonable in relation to rents currently being charged for comparable units in the private unassisted market and must not be in excess of rents currently being charged by the owner for comparable unassisted units.
The rental unit must meet minimum habitability standards found at 24 CFR 576.403.
Rental Assistance Agreement
The subrecipient may make rent al assistance payments only to an owner with whom the subrecipient has entered into a rental assistan ce agreement. The rental assistance agreement must set forth the terms under which rental assistance will be provided, including the requirements that apply under this section. The rental assistance agreement must provide that, during the term of the agreement, the owner must give the subrecipient a copy of any notice to Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) Written Standards
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21 the program participant to vacate the housing un it, or any complaint used under state or local law to commence an eviction action against the program participant.
For tenant-based, a rental assistance agreement with the owner must terminate and no further rental assistance payments under that agreement may be made if:
x The program participant moves out of the housing unit for which the program participant has a lease
x The lease terminates and is not renewed
x The program participant becomes ineligible to receive ESG rental assistance Late Payments
The subrecipient must make time ly payments to each owner in accordance with the rental assistance agreement. The rental assistance agreement must contain the same payment due date, grace period, and late payment penalty requirements as the program participant's lease.
Lease
Each program participant receiving rental assist ance must have a legally binding, written lease for the rental unit, unless the assistance is sole ly for rental arrears. The lease must be between the owner and the program participant. Where the assistance is solely for arrears, an oral agreement may be accepted in place of a written lease.
HMIS Component
Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is a locally administered, electronic data collection system that stores longitudinal pers on-level information about persons who access the homeless service system. The HEARTH Act makes the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) participation a statutory requirement for ESG re cipients and subrecipients.
Victim service providers cannot, and legal services organizations may choose to not, participate in HMIS. Providers that do not participate in HMIS must use a comparable database that produces unduplicated, aggregate reports instead.
Eligible Costs:
x Computer hardware, software, and software licenses
x Office space, utilities, and equipment
x Obtaining technical support
x Salaries for HMIS operation
x Staff travel to attend HUD sponsored or approved training x Participation fees charged by HMIS Lead
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22 General Restrictions
Activities funded under this section must comply with HUD's standards on participation, data collection, and reporting under a local HMIS.
If the subrecipient is a victim services provider or a legal service provider, it may use ESG funds to establish and operate a comparable database that collects client-level data over time and generates unduplicated aggregate reports based on the data.
Administration
Costs associated with the planning and execution of ESG activities including salaries, wages and related costs such as general management, oversight and coordination, monitoring, and evaluation.
The recipient must describe the performance st andards for evaluating ESG activities which must be developed in consultation with the Continuum of Care (COC).
Based on standards and goals of the local Continuum of Care, the City is proposing the following performance standards for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG):
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23 Standards for ESG Eligible Components
A. Standard Policies and Procedures for evaluating individuals and families eligibility for assistance under Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).
Building on Established HPRP Policies and Procedures
The policies and procedures were originally established based on the provisions of HPRP assistance. The policies and procedures are now modified based on the checklist of required elements applicable only set forth in 24 CFR 57 6.400 (e)(1) and (e)(3) (91.220 (4)(vi)) and in collaboration with COC standards will be adopte d. These policies will be employed initially for the provision of ESG assistance, but will be refined as the new ESG program is implemented.
Centralized Pre-Screening and Assessment Available at Multiple Locations (CES) Individuals and families applying for ESG assistance must comple te an eligibility pre- screening form. Pre-screening may be completed vi a phone, online, or at established locations, including emergency shelter locations. Indivi duals and families who meet established pre- screening requirements will be scheduled an ap pointment with a case manager for assessment and eligibility documentation.
Basic Eligibility Requirements
• Initial Consultation & Eligibility Determination: The applicant(s) must receive at least an initial consultation and eligibility assessment with a case manager or other authorized representative who can determine eligibility and appropriate type of assistance.
ESG clients must meet one of the following definitions of homelessness:
1. Literally homeless
2. At imminent risk of homelessness
3. Homeless under Federal Statutes
4. Fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence
• Income: The household's total annual income must be below 30 percent of Area Median family Income for the area (AMI).
• Housing Status: Case files must document the current housing status of the household at application. Housing status will be verified thro ugh third party verification whenever possible.
Self-certification of housing status will be considered on a case by case basis. • City of Pomona Residency: All households receiving Homelessness Prevention or Rapid Re- housing assistance under ESG must be residents of the City of Pomona at time of application. • Unidentifiable financial resources and/or support networks: In order to receive ESG rental financial assistance, applicants must also demonstrate the following:
1. No appropriate subsequent housing options have been identified;
2. The household lacks the financial resources to obtain immediate housing or remain in its existing housing; and
3. The household lacks support networks needed to obtain immediate housing or remain in its existing housing.
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24 B. Policies and Procedures for Coordination am ong Emergency Shelter providers, Essential Service providers, Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing assistance providers, other homeless assistance providers, and mainstream service and housing providers.
The ESG program requires coordination among part icipating agencies. All ESG sub-recipients in Pomona are experienced homeless providers with a demonstrated track record in fiscal management and the provision of housing and supportive services targeted to homeless households. Additionally, the project administration agreement with ESG sub-recipients will require coordination among agencies receivin g ESG funds to administer Emergency Shelter, essential services, Homelessness Prevention, Rapid Re-housing services, and related assistance, and access to mainstream services and housing providers for clients.
Participation in the Continuum of Care
ESG funded agencies have easy access to membership in the Continuum of Care. The Continuum of Care has over 100 member organizations including homeless service providers, veteran service representatives, churches and government organizations. The Continuum of Care meets on a regular basis and shares info rmation about services among participating agencies. As the City uses both ESG and COC funding we will adhere to the COC established guidelines.
Required Client Information and Referrals
To further facilitate collaboration and information sharing, ESG funded agencies will be required to provide the following information and referrals to ESG program participants:
• 2-1-1 hotline for social services
• Social security benefits
• Cal-Works and other income security progra ms provided by The County of Los Angeles & Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
• Cal-Fresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) assistance
• Low Income Energy Assistance Programs
• Affordable housing information
• Employment assistance and job training programs
• Health care and mental health services
• Services for victims of domestic violence
• Veteran services
• Specialized services such as legal services, credit counseling.
C. Policies and Procedures for determining and prioritizing which eligible families and individuals will receive Homelessness Prevention assistance and which eligible families and individuals that will receive Rapid Re-housing assistance.
Once it is determined that the household meet s the basic eligibility guidelines noted above the household will be assessed for the appropriat e form(s), level, and duration of financial Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) Written Standards
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25 assistance. The results of this assessment will be formalized in a Housing/Financial Assistance Plan that is signed by both the applicant and the case manager.
Homeless Prevention Assistance
Homeless Prevention assistance will be targeted to households who are at risk of losing their present housing and becoming homeless. While there are many people who are housed and have a great need for rental assistance, not everyone will become homeless without assistance.
A risk assessment will be used to assess the househ old's level of crisis and prioritize those who are at greatest risk of becoming homeless. Th e Field Assessment Tool will include vulnerability criteria including but not limited to; income, hous ing history, food security, childcare, health care, life skills, and other special needs. Due to the limited amount of funding, assistance will be provided on a first come, first served basis, if the applicant meets the eligibility and risk assessment criteria, if the applicant(s) meet(s) eligibility and risk assessment criteria.* Rapid Re-Housing Assistance
Homeless Rapid Re-housing assist ance is intended for individuals or families who meet the homeless definition described in Section 103, 42 USC 11302 of the McKinney Vento Act, as amended by the HEARTH Act. While there are ma ny homeless individuals and families in the City of Pomona at any given night, the Rapid Re-housing assistance will be prioritized for households who are residing in emergency shel ters and on the streets. Due to the limited amount of funding, assistance will be provided on a first come, first served basis, if the applicant meets the eligibility and risk assessment criteria.* * Rapid Re-housing should prioritize people with more challenges, incl uding those with no income, poor employment prospects, troubled rent al histories, and criminal records. Providers should link participants with community resour ces that will help them achieve longer-term stability and well-being.
D. Standards for determining the share of rent and utilities costs that each program participant must pay, if any, while receiving Homelessness Prevention or Rapid Re-housing assistance.
Limitations on Assistance - Homeless Prevention
The City’s ESG rental assistance is intended to stabilize individuals and families who have recently endured difficult financial circumstances that have led them into homelessness or who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless. For Homeless Prevention assistance, the rental assistance consists of short term rental a ssistance (3 months); extended under certain circumstances to medium term rental assistan ce (for an additional 3 months). The total maximum length of assistance is 12 months over a 3-year period. Client must be reassessed after every 90 days and case management on a monthly basis is required.
Not every individual or family in need of rent al assistance is a cand idate for ESG Homelessness Prevention or Rapid Re-housing assistance. ESG re ntal assistance is not a substitute for Section 8 rental assistance or a permanent rental subsidy, but rather a tool to help stabilize families or individuals who are at imminent risk of beco ming homeless and lack any other resources to help them stabilize their housing situation. Rent al assistance cannot be provided to a program participant who is already receiving rental assist ance, or living in a housing unit receiving rental assistance or operating assistance through other federal, State, or local sources (CFR 576.106).
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26 As a general rule, an individual or household should pay approximately 30% of their income towards rent. This requirement may be waiv ed on a case-by-case basis for extreme circumstances. The ESG assistance will consist of the remaining portion of the rent, up to $1,000 (excluding the clients’ contribution towards the rent).
Clients are required to be reassessed at regular monthly intervals to monitor progress and levels of self-sufficiency. If a client requires assistance beyond the three month mark, the ESG rental subsidy will be reduced and the client will be required to pay a larger portion of the rent.
Homelessness Prevention assistance will be based on number in household, fair market rent rate, and income to determine for a maximum one year over a 3-year period.
Limitations on Assistance - Rapid Re-Housing
Under Rapid Re-housing assistance, a client’s sh are of rent should be based on the client’s ability to pay during their path to housing st abilization. Clients receiving Rapid Re-housing assistance must be re-assessed, at a minimu m every 90 days, and reviewed during monthly case management. The maximum length of Rapid Re-housing assistance will be one (1) year* during any 3- year period. The assi stance should not exceed the Fair Market Rent amount based on client household, except for the first mo nth of assistance if client requires assistance with other re-housing expenses such as rent deposits or utility deposits. Security deposit should not exceed two times the rent.
Standards for determining the share of rent an d utilities costs that each program participant must pay, if any, will be based on the following guidelines:
x 100% of the cost of rent in rental assistan ce may be provided to program participants.
However to maximize the number of househol ds that can be served with Rapid Re- housing resources, it is expected that the level of need will be based on the goal of providing only what is necessary for each household to be stably housed for the long term;
x Rental assistance cannot be provided for a unit unless the rent for that unit is at or below the Fair Market Rent limit, established by HUD;
x The rent charged for a unit must be reasonab le in relation to rents currently being charged for comparable units in the private unassisted market and must not be in excess of rents currently being charged by the owner for comparable unassisted units.
Note: Grant funds may be used for rental assist ance for homeless individuals and families.
Rental assistance cannot be provided to a prog ram participant who is already receiving rental assistance, or living in a housing unit receiving rental assistance or operating assistance through other federal, State, or local sources (CFR 576.106).
Limitations on Assistance - All Clients
Due to the limited amount of funds available, the ESG assistance will not exceed Fair Market Rent (FMR) per client per month in combined ESG assistance, including rent and utility payments. The ESG Program Interim Rule allows short- and medium-term rental assistance to be provided to eligible program participants on ly when the rent, includi ng utilities (gross rent) for the housing unit.
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27 Fair Market Rents in Pomona
Fair Market Rents, often abbreviated as FMR, can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Notably, Fair Mark et Rents are used to establish the payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher Progra m, maximum rents in HOME financed rental projects and initial rents for Section 8 project based assistance.
E. Standards for determining how long a particular participant will be provided with rental assistance and whether the amount of that assistance will be adjusted over time.
ESG assistance consists of short term (up to 3 months), medium term (up to 6 months), and maximum term (up to 1 year) rental assistance to allow individuals or families who have recently encountered a financial crisis that has led them into homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness, to gain housing stabilizati on. Since the program consists of temporary assistance aiming at rapid stabilization of ho useholds, clients are required to contribute a portion of their income towards rent. Clients with no potential to earn income may not be suitable candidates for this ty pe of assistance, unless other su bsidies can be accessed after the ESG assistance expires.
Clients assisted under ESG Homelessness Prevention assistance are eligible to receive the rental assistance for up to 3 months if they meet inco me eligibility of less than 30% of the area median family income (AMI) during the 3 month period and comply with the case management requirements of the program. At the end of th e third month, clients must be re-assessed to determine if the client’s rental assistance ne eds to be extended for an additional 3 month period. If the ESG rental assistance is extende d for an additional three (3) months, the ESG assistance will be reduced and/or adjusted over the remaining time. City of Pomona, Clients assisted under ESG Rapid Re-housing Assistance are eligible to receive rental and utility assistance for up to one-year if they meet income eligibility during the one-year period. Rapid Re-housing clients must receive monthly case management, be evaluated at regular intervals, and be re-assessed every 90-days during the ESG a ssistance period. The ES G rental assistance should be reduced gradually and the client’s portion of rent increased during the months of assistance.
F. Standards for determining the type, amount, an d duration of housing stabilization and /or relocation services to provide a program pa rticipant, including the limits, if any, on homelessness prevention or rapid re-housing assi stance that each program participant may receive, such as the maximu m amount of assistance; maximum number of months the program participant receives assistance; or the maximum number of times the program participant may receive assistance.
Reasonableness Determination
The City will set the maximum amount of a ssistance to be provided to Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing clients on an a nnual basis. The City will also determine if the total benefit amount to be awarded to any one client is both reasonable and necessary.
Reporting - Centralized/Coordinated Assessment System
• The HEARTH Act makes HMIS participation a statutory requirement for ESG recipients and subrecipients. The City and the sub-recipients work with the Continuum of Care to ensure the Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) Written Standards
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28 screening, assessment, and referral of program participants are consistent with the written standards.
• The recipient will ensure that data on all pers ons served and all activities assisted under ESG are entered into a community-wide HMIS in the area in which those persons and activities are located.
• Victim service providers cannot, and Lega l Services Organizations may choose to not participate in HMIS. Providers that do not partic ipate in HMIS must use a comparable database that produces unduplicated, aggregate reports instead.
Eligible Cost includes, but is not limited to the following:
x Hard ware, Equipment and Software Costs
x Staffing: Paying salaries for operating HMIS
x Training and Overhead - Technical support, leas ing space, and utilities for space used by HMIS staff.
Comparable Database for Victim Services
If the sub-recipient is a victim services or a legal services provider that use a comparable database, it may use ESG funds to establish an d operate a comparable database that collects client-level data over time and generates undup licated aggregate reports based on the data.
Information entered into a comparable database mu st not be entered directly into or provided to an HMIS.
Case Management
The City has defined case management as a “c ollaborative” process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluate s the options and services required to meet the client’s health and human service needs. It is characterized by advocacy, communication, management focuses on housing stability and placement, with an emphasis on the arrangement, coordination, monitoring, and deli very of services related to housing needs and improving housing stability.
A meeting with a case manager is required in order to receive Rapid Re-housing assistance, although it is not necessarily the first step. So me communities might have a screening, intake, assessment, or other eligibility determination process that precedes the assignment to a case manager while other communities may have case managers performing the eligibility task.
Regardless of the arrangement, the meeting with the case manager should be regarded not only as a program requirement, but also as an early opportunity to help a household improve its housing stability during and beyond the period of Rapid Re-housing assistance.
Transitional Housing and Rapid Re-housing (HUD says do not used ESG funds for Transitional Housing)
While transitional housing is technically eligib le, HUD cautions recipients against using ESG Rapid Re-housing funds as a way of regularly ex iting a person from transitional housing to permanent housing. It is recomme nded that Rapid Re-housing be used as a model for helping people move from the streets or shelter to permanent housing, not for people exiting transitional housing. Additionally, transition al housing providers should have programs Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) Written Standards
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29 designed to successfully exit people and shou ld not use Rapid Re-housing, another form of temporary assistance, as a regular part of their program design. HUD recommends this be done on a case-by-case basis, so that it is not comm on practice, but is provided only when necessary to prevent the program participant from going back to the streets or emergency shelter.
Please also note that program participants would need to be assessed for and determined to be eligible for ESG Rapid Re-housing assistance , in accordance with the ESG eligibility and documentation requirements. (Homeless defini tion in 24 CFR 576.2) This includes a requirement that the assistance be necessary to help the program participant move as quickly as possible into permanent housing and achiev e stability in housing. Note that such a household would have to be exited from the tr ansitional housing program in HMIS and entered into the ESG program in HMIS.
Consultation Process
The City and the ESG recipients continuously co nsult with the Continuum of Care to discuss the ESG allocation in ways that:
• Coordinate across regional entitlement jurisdic tions by developing and utilizing standardized eligibility and assessment tools;
• Support federal and local goals for priority populations; • Allow for variations in the program design that responds to the needs and resources of the jurisdiction; and
• Comply with eligibility and verification re quirements (HMIS, housing status, homeless definitions, etc.)
The ESG program requires coordination among part icipating agencies. All ESG sub-recipients in City of Pomona are experienced homeless providers with a demonstrated track record in fiscal management and the provision of housing and supportive services targeted to homeless households. ESG funded agencies have easy ac cess to membership in the Continuum of Care (COC) and are encouraged to participate in the COC. The COC has over 100 member organizations including homeless service providers , veteran service representatives, churches and government organizations. The Continuum of Care meets on a regular basis and shares information about services among participating agencies.
The City also consulted with the Continuum of Care on the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness to ensure the alignment of proposed ESG activiti es as they relate to the goals and strategies outlined in the plan. This joint effort has wo rked successfully in the past and the City will continue to work closely with Riverside County De partment of Public Social Services (DPSS), the "umbrella" anti-poverty agency for Moreno Valley, in servicing the needs of homeless.
HUD ESG Link
For complete, detailed information on authoriz ing laws, regulations, and Federal Register Notices for the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program, reference the link below:
https://www.hudexchange.info/esg/esg-law-regulations-and-notices/
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30 DEFINITIONS:
1. Certification means a written assertion, based on supporting evidence that must be kept available from inspection by HUD, by the In spector General of HUD, and the public. The certification shall be deemed to be accurate un less HUD determines otherwise, after inspecting the evidence and proving due notice and opportunity for comment.
2. City means the City of Pomona and/or its staff.
3. Consolidated Plan means the plan prepared in acco rdance with 24 CFR Part 91. An approved consolidated plan means a consolidated plan that ha s been approved by HUD in accordance with 24 CFR part 91.
4. Grantee means the legal entity to which HUD awards ESG grant and which is accountable for use of the funds provided. In this case, the City of Pomona is the Grantee.
5. Sub-grantee or Sub-recipient means any private non-profit organization or unit of general local government to which a grantee provides fu nds to carry out the eligibility activities under the grant and which is accountable to the grantee for the use of funds provided.
6. Homeless means an individual or family which is considered homeless as determined under Section 103, 42 USC 11302 of the McKinney Vent o Act, as amended by the HEARTH Act (24 CFR 576.2) under one of the following four categories:
1) Lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence which includes a subset for an individual who resided in an emergency shelter or a place not meant for human habitation and who is exiting an institution where he or she temporarily resided for 90 days or less (i.e.:
residing in places not meant for human habitation, such as cars, parks, sidewalks, and abandoned buildings, or on the street);
2) Individuals and families who will imminently lose their primary nighttime residence (within 14 days of the date of application for homeless assistance) (i.e.: court order to vacate, lack of resources to continue staying in a hotel or mo tel, or no longer allowed by owner or renter of housing to stay) and no subsequent residence had been identified, and the individual or family lacks the resources or support networks needed to obtain other permanent housing.. This includes persons residing in an emergency shelter but not transitional housing; 3) Unaccompanied youth under 25 years of age and families with children and youth who are defined as homeless under the other federal statutes who do not otherwise qualify as homeless under these definitions but who:
i. Are defined as homeless under section 387 of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (42 U.S.C. 5732a), section 637 of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9832), section 41403 of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 14043e-2), section 330(h) of the Public Health Service Act (4 2 U.S.C. 254b(h)), section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012), section 17(b) of the Child Nutrition Act Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) Written Standards
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31 of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(b)) or sect ion 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a);
ii. Have not had a lease, ownership interest, or occupancy agreement in permanenthousing at any time durin g the 60 days immediately preceding the date of application for homeless assistance;
iii. Have experienced persistent instabili ty as measured by two moves or more during the 60-day period immediately preceding the date of applying for homeless assistance; and
iv. Can be expected to continue in such status for an extended period of time because of chronic disabilities, chronic physical health or mental health conditions, substance addiction, histories of domestic violence or childhood abuse (including neglect), the presence of a child or youth with a disability, or two or more barriers to employment, which include the lack of a high school degree or General Education Deve lopment GED), illiteracy, low English proficiency, a history of incarceration or detention for criminal activity, and a history of unstable employment; or
4) Individuals and families who are fleeing, or ar e attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dang erous or life-threatening conditions that relate to violence against the individuals or a family member, including a child, that has either taken place within the individual’s or family’s primary nighttime residence or has made the individual or family afraid to return to their primary residence; has no other residence; and lacks the resources or support networks (e.g: family, frie nds, faith-based or other social networks) to obtain other permanent housing.
7. Chronically homeless means:
1. A “homeless individual with a disability,” as defined in section 401(9) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistan ce Act (42 U.S.C. 11360(9)) , who:
[An individual who can be diagnosed with on e or more of the following conditions:
substance use disorder, serious mental illness, developmental disability (as defined in section 102 of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 15002)), post-traumatic stress diso rder, cognitive impairments resulting from brain injury, or chronic physical illness or disability] i. Lives in a place not meant for human ha bitation, a safe haven, or in an emergency shelter; and
ii. Has been homeless and living as described in paragraph (1)(i) of this definition continuously for at least 12 months [one year] or on at least 4 separate occasions in the last 3 years,[where ea ch homeless occasion was at least 15 days] as long as the combined occasions equal at least 12 months and each break in homelessness separating the oc casions included at least 7 consecutive nights of not living as described in paragraph (1)(i). Stays in institutional care facilities for fewer than 90 days will not constitute a break in homelessness, but rather such stays are included in the 12-month total, as long as the Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) Written Standards
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32 individual was living or residing in a place not meant for human habitation, a safe haven, or an emergency shelter immediately before entering the institutional care facility;
2. An individual who has been residing in an institutional care facility, including a jail, substance abuse or mental heal th treatment facility, hospital, or other similar facility, for fewer than 90 days and met all of the criteria in paragraph (1) of this definition, before entering that facility; or
3. A family with an adult head of household (or if there is no adult in the family, a minor head of household) who meets all of the criteria in paragraph (1) or (2) of this definition, including a family whose composition has fl uctuated while the head of household has been homeless.
The final rule is at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-12-04/pdf/2015-30473.pdf
8. At Risk of Homelessness means as the term is defined by Part 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations – Emergency Solutions Grant Progra m (24 CFR 576.2). For the purposes of this program is defined as:
(1) An individual or family who:
i. Has an income at 30% of median family for the area, as determined by HUD, ii. Does not have sufficient resources or support networks immediately available to prevent them from moving to an emergen cy shelter or another place described in paragraph (1) of the definition of homeless, and
iii. Meets one of the following conditions:
(A) Has moved because of economic reasons two or more times during the 60 days immediately preceding the application for homelessness prevention assistance; (B) Is living in the home of another because of economic hardship; (C) Has been notified in writing that their right to occupy their current housing or living situation will be terminated within 21 days after the date of application for assistance; (D) Lives in a hotel or motel and the cost of the hotel or motel stay is not paid by charitable organizations or by Federal, State, or local government programs for low-income individuals; (E) Lives in a single-room occupancy or efficien cy apartment unit in which there reside more than two persons or lives in a larger housing un it in which there reside more than 1.5 persons reside per room, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau;
(F) Is exiting a publicly funded institution, or system of care (such as a health-care facility, a mental health facility, foster care or other youth facility, or correction program or institution); or
(G) Otherwise lives in housing that has charac teristics associated with instability and an increased risk of homelessness, as identified in the recipient's approved consolidated plan; (2) A child or youth who does not qualify as “h omeless” under this section, but qualifies as “homeless” under section 387(3) of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (42 U.S.C. 5732a(3)), section 637(11) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9832(11)), section 414 03(6) of the Violence Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) Written Standards
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33 Against Women Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 14043e-2(6 )), section 330(h)(5)(A) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b(h)(5)(A)), section 3( m) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012(m)), or section 17(b)(15) of the Chil d Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(b)(15)); or
(3) A child or youth who does not qualify as “h omeless” under this section, but qualifies as “homeless” under section 725(2) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.
9. Continuum of Care means the group composed of representatives of relevant organizations, which generally includes no nprofit homeless providers; victim service providers; faith-based organizations; governments; businesses; advocates; public housing agencies; school districts; social service providers; mental health agencies; hospitals; universities; affordable housing developers; law enforcement; organizations that serve homeless and formerly homeless veterans, and homeless and formerly homeless persons that are organized to plan for and provide, as necessary, a system of outreach, engagement, and assessment; emergency shelter; rapid re-housing; transitional housing; permanent housing; and prevention strategies to address the various needs of homeless persons and persons at risk of homelessness for a specific geographic area.
10. Coordinated Entry System (CES): The Coordinated Entry System (CES) brings together existing programs into a no-wrong-door sy stem, connecting homeless adults to the best resources for them. This system was developed to coordinate provider’s efforts, create a real-time list of individuals experiencing homelessness in communities, and a means to quickly and efficiently match pe ople to available housing resources and services that best fit their needs.
11. Crisis Housing: emergency shelter in the coordinated homeless system.
12. Day Shelter: a shelter whose primary purpose is to provide temporary shelter for the homeless in general or specific subpopulations of the homeless. The day shelter does not require occupants to sign leases or occupancy agreements. The day shelter meets the emergency shelter definition and may be funded as an emergency shelter under ESG. Also, the primary purpose must be eviden t in the shelter's features; at a minimum, homeless people must be able to stay in the facility for as many hours as it is open.
13. Emergency Shelter : The term Emergency Shelter was re vised by 24 CFR Part 576.2 to mean “any facility, the primary purpose of which is to provide a temporary shelter for the homeless in general or for specific popul ations of the homeless and which does not require occupants to sign leases or occupa ncy agreements. Any project funded as an emergency shelter under a Fiscal Year 2010 Emergency Solutions grant may continue to be funded under ESG. This definition exclude s transitional housing. However, projects that were funded as an emergency shelter (shelter operations) under the FY 2010 Emergency Shelter Grants program may cont inue to be funded under the emergency shelter component under the Emergency Solu tions Grants program, regardless of Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) Written Standards
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34 whether the project meets the revised definition. The LA COC has adopted the term short-term crisis housing to refer to Emergency Shelter.
14. The definition of a family:
a. Households consisting of one or more mi nor children (17 or under) in the legal custody of one or two adults who are livin g together and working cooperatively to care for the children. This includes 2-pare nt and 1-parent families, including those with same sex partners, families with intergenerational or extended family members, unmarried couples with children, families that contain adults who are not the biological parents of the children, and other family configurations. b. Households currently without minor children, in which the mother is in her last trimester of pregnancy, or mothers who ha ve been medically diagnosed as having a “high risk” pregnancy.
15. Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) means the information system designated by the Continuum of Care to comply with the HUD’s data collection, management, and reporting standards and used to collect client- level data and data on the provision of housing and services to ho meless individuals and families and persons at- risk of homelessness.
16. Housing-ESG programs offer a household the opportunity to choose its neighborhood (including the school district) as well as it s type of housing 9such single family home, apartment, duplex, garden-style home unit, Mobil home, ect.) Within the city of Pomona, however, the housing selected is subject to housing quality and occupancy requirements/standers as set forth in the city’s ESG Program Guidelines.
17. Permanent Housing: The term `permanent housing' means community-based housing without a designated length of stay, and includes both permanent supportive housing and permanent housing without supportive services.
18. Private nonprofit organization means a private nonprofit organization that is a secular or religious organization described in sect ion 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and which is exempt from taxation under subtitle A of the Code, has an accounting system and a voluntary board, and practices nondiscrimination in the provision of assistance. A private nonprofit organization does not include a governmental organization, such as a public housing agency or housing finance agency.
19. Program income shall have the meaning provided in 24 CFR 85.25. Program income includes any amount of a security or utili ty deposit returned to the recipient or subrecipient.
20. Program participant means an individual or family who is assisted under ESG program.
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35 21. Program year means the consolidated program year established by the recipient under 24 CFR part 91.
22. Recipient means any State, territory, metropolitan city, or urban county, or in the case of reallocation, any unit of general purpose local government that is approved by HUD to assume financial responsibility and ente rs into a grant agreement with HUD to administer assistance under this part.
23. Subrecipient means a unit of general purpose loca l government or private nonprofit organization to which a recipient makes available ESG funds.
24. Supportive Services: The term `supportive services' means services that address the special needs of people served by a project, including:
a. the establishment and operation of a chil d care services program for families experiencing homelessness;
b. the provision of employment assistance, including job training; c. the provision of outpatient health services;
d. the provision of food assistance and nutritional counseling; e. the provision of case management services;
f. the provision of assistance in obtainin g permanent housing, including housing search;
g. the provision of outreach services;
h. the provision of life skills training;
i. the provision of mental health services, trauma counseling, and victim services; j. the provision of benefits assistance in obtaining other Federal, State, and local assistance available for residents of supp ortive housing (including mental health benefits, employment counseling, and medical assistance, but not including major medical equipment);
k. the provision of legal services for purposes including requesting reconsiderations and appeals of veterans and public benefit claim denials and resolving outstanding warrants that interfere with an individual's ability to obtain and retain housing; l. the provision of— (i) transportation services that facilitate an individual's ability to obtain and maintain employment; and (ii) health care; and m. Other supportive services necessary to obtain and maintain housing.
25. Transitional Housing: The term `transitional housing' means housing the purpose of which is to facilitate the movement of individuals and families experiencing homelessness to permanent housing within 24 months or a longer period approved by HUD.
26. Victim service provider means a private nonprofit organization whose primary mission is to provide services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) Written Standards
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36 stalking. This term includes rape crisis centers, battered women’s shelters, domestic violence transitional housing programs, and other programs.
27. Youth means a person less than 25 years of age.
28. Domestic Violence again Woman (VAWA ) The Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) is a United States federal law (Title IV, sec. 40001-40703 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, H.R. 3355)
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