CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
DRAFT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
City of Redondo Beach
Community Services Department
1922 Artesia Boulevard
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 318-0610
Fiscal Year 2023-2024
City of Redondo Beach
2023-2024 Annual Action Plan
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Redondo Beach is required to submit an application, in form of an Annual Action Plan (Action Plan), to receive federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Action Plan provides details on how federal funds will be allocated to specific programming with the expected outcomes. The Action Plan is a reflection of the 5-Year Consolidated Plan (ConPlan), an in-depth analysis of the City’s housing market, demographics, and community outreach. The ConPlan provides an outline of its goals, priorities, and strategies, to serve low- and moderate-income residents.
For Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024, the City of Redondo Beach will receive $263,834 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The FY 2023-2024 Action Plan represents the fourth of five program years covered by the City’s 2020-2025 ConPlan. This Action Plan covers the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending on June 30, 2024. Lastly, the City has prepared this report to ensure all funded programs met the identified goals stated in the ConPlan.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Per HUD regulations at 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 91.215, the City has organized its priority needs by affordable housing, homelessness, and non-housing community development.
Priority was determined through data collection and analysis, specifically through the Needs Assessment and Market Analysis. In addition, the City gained community input through stakeholder interviews and community meetings to accurately assess the needs of Redondo Beach. Based on these components, the City has identified the following ConPlan goals:
• Support the Development of Decent Housing;
• Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities;
• Create Sustainable Neighborhoods;
• Provide Vital Public Services;
• Create Economic Opportunities; and
• Planning and Administration.
A summary of some of the findings used to determine priority needs include:
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• Approximately 87 percent of extremely low- and very low-income renter households were overpaying for housing.
• 72 percent of extremely low- and very low-income owner households were overpaying for housing.
• 63.5 percent of Redondo Beach households experienced cost burden (spend more than 30% of income on housing costs).
• Approximately 36 percent of households are at or below 80 percent of Area Median Income (AMI) and considered “low-income” per HUD regulations. • Public participation identified infrastructure and public facilities as a high priority need, which includes infrastructure improvements for streets; sidewalks and ADA accessibility; public facilities improvements for senior and youth centers; and parks and recreation facilities.
• Public participation identified support to public service programs for low-income individuals and special needs populations, which includes youth, seniors, and individuals with disabilities as a high priority need.
The City will continue to utilize CDBG funds to provide serves for Redondo Beach residents that will reflect the priorities of the ConPlan.
3. Evaluation of past performance
The City of Redondo Beach prepares the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), a report that details how the City met the needs and objectives outlined in the prior year’s Annual Action Plan. The City’s most recent FY 2021-2022 CAPER reports on the third year of the five-year ConPlan. Similar to other entitlement jurisdictions, the City was faced with the challenge of providing quality service due to the spread of the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and Executive Order N-29-20. The City aimed to continually provide quality service to its residents by adhering to federal, state, and local health guidelines. The City worked collaboratively with other agencies to achieve the following accomplishments:
• Provided assistance to 672 households through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
• Assisted 175 low- to moderate-income seniors by delivering hot meals. • Assisted 100 individuals experiencing homelessness through hot meals and food pantry. • Assisted in providing equal access to housing to 192 households and/or individuals. • Assisted 213 victims of domestic violence and their children who may be in jeopardy of becoming homeless.
• Assisted 14 households under the Mobility Access and Emergency Repair Program.
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• Provided temporary shelters and housing coordinators to 45 individuals experiencing homelessness through the Pallet Shelter Program.
• Assisted 5 families experiencing homelessness through temporary housing administered by Swami International.
• Assisted 6 individuals to seniors and individuals with disabilities to promote capability for independent living.
Despite the announced end of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City will continue their partnership with existing organizations as well as seek out new collaborations to provide quality serves to Redondo Beach residents and be in compliance with HUD regulations.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Citizens of Redondo Beach, local organizations, and regional organizations were encouraged to participate during the Annual Action Plan review process. Opportunities to comment include ability to mail-in or drop-off written comments to 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 or to provide virtual comments to [email protected].
A public hearing with the City Council was held on April 4, 202,3 to inform the City Council on the Annual Action Plan process and to solicit public comments prior to the kickoff of the 30-day review period for public comments on the draft plan. The Draft Action Plan was made available for a 30-day public comment period from April 8, 2023 until May 8, 2023. The City Council held a second meeting for public hearing on May 2, 2023 to hear public comments and adopt the Action Plan.
Both hearings and the start of the 30-day comment period for the Draft Action Plan were publicly noticed.
5. Summary of public comments
Public comments received will be incorporated into the final Annual Action Plan. No comments were received.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them No comments were received.
7. Summary
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The City’s overall objective for the federally funded program is to provide fair and decent housing, provide a livable environment, and expand economic and community development opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents. The City adopted the 2020-2025 ConPlan goals and strategies to ensure all of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded programs are in compliance with HUD regulations and serve the identified populations.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator REDONDO BEACH Community Services
Department
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
The Community Services Department is responsible for overseeing the administration of the City’s CDBG program, including administration of the grant, preparation of required reports, and implementation of grant-funded programs. The Community Services Director and Senior Management Analyst in the Community Services Department oversees the day-to-day administration of the CDBG program. Additionally, a consultant is under contract with the City to assist with program administration and implementation.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
City of Redondo Beach Community Services Department
1922 Artesia Boulevard
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Attention: Cameron Harding, Community Services Director (310) 318-0610
[email protected]
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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
In preparation of the Annual Action Plan, the City has consulted with a variety of public service agencies, including local and regional based organizations, to solicit input and participation. The City also consulted with the Los Angeles County Continuum of Care, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, and Redondo Beach Housing Authority. The City aimed to gather data and public participation to provide opportunities for coordination to improve communication and access to services.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health, and service agencies (91.215(l))
Although the City of Redondo Beach operate independently within the County of Los Angeles, the City will continue to enhance coordination between housing providers and the County of Los Angeles’ departments. The City will fund public service agencies, such as 1736 Family Crisis and Housing Rights Center, who participate in a large network of social and health services in the County. The City also coordinates local efforts, such as the Homeless County Survey administered by City Net, to accurately access the direct needs of the community.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The City of Redondo Beach is a participant in the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Continuum of Care. The City is served by Service Planning Area 8 (SPA 8) located in the South Bay.
SPA 8 comprises 18 cities, including Redondo Beach, and five unincorporated areas. During the consultation process and public solicitation, it became clear that the needs of homeless persons in the City and the surrounding areas are served through a network of agencies and service providers including LAHSA, the City, the Redondo Beach Police Department, the school districts in the area, and social service agencies. During program year 2023-2024, the City will allocate funds to organizations, such as 1736 Family Crisis Center, to provide a range of services directly to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Redondo Beach.
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Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City does not receive ESG funds and does not submit any ESG-related reports to HUD.
However, the Los Angeles Housing Services Authority (LAHSA) receives ESG funding and administers the funds throughout Los Angeles County. Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is used by the Continuum of Care and the public service agencies funded by the City of Redondo Beach to collect client-level data on the provision of housing and services to individuals and families at-risk or experiencing homelessness. The data collected will be used to conduct Needs Analysis and to establish funding priorities directly related to the City.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations, and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities 1 Agency/Group/Organization Los Angeles Housing
Services Authority
(LAHSA)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special
Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
All agencies and
organizations were
consulted through City
outreach efforts.
2 Agency/Group/Organization City of Redondo Beach
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need
Assessment
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
All agencies and
organizations were
consulted through City
outreach efforts.
Agency/Group/Organization City Net
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3 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need
Assessment
Homeless Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
All agencies and
organizations were
consulted through City
outreach efforts.
4 Agency/Group/Organization Harbor Interfaith
Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need
Assessment
Homeless Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
All agencies and
organizations were
consulted through City
outreach efforts.
5 Agency/Group/Organization Exodus Recovery
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need
Assessment
Homeless Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
All agencies and
organizations were
consulted through City
outreach efforts.
6 Agency/Group/Organization Existing Public Service
Agencies
Agency/Group/Organization Type Non-profit agencies
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless, NonHomeless Special needs,
Public facilities, Public
Services
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Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
All agencies and
organizations were
consulted through City
outreach efforts.
Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated The City of Redondo Beach solicited applications for the FY 2023-2024 Request for Funding for Public Services Agencies on January 27, 2023. Applications were accepted until February 16, 2023.
During this period, the City received applications from the following public service agencies:
1. 1736 Family Crisis Center
2. Disability Community Resource Center – Independent Living Services (ILS) Program
3. Housing Rights Center – Fair Housing Services
4. Redondo Beach Salvation Army – The Salvation Army Meals
5. Venice Family Clinic (formerly South Bay Family Health Care Center) – Behavioral Health Program
6. St. Paul’s Methodist Church – Project: NEEDS
7. City Net – Navigation Services for Chronic Homeless
8. WeeCare – BOOST Program
From this list of social service agencies, the City determined all applicant’s programs, with the exception of WeeCare were directly aligned with the priorities of the City and community and designated funding for each. For the BOOST Program, WeeCare proposed to provide technical assistance and business support to childcare providers who run home daycares. The organization looked to expand economic opportunities for daycare providers by training them to utilize economic opportunities and stabilize jobs in the childcare industry. Unfortunately, due to HUD regulations, WeeCare was not considered for funding because they did not qualify as a public service benefit.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting No agencies were intentionally left out of the consultation process. To the best of its ability, the City has been in contact with all known agencies and organizations involved in activities that are relevant to CDBG activities and programs.
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Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of
Care
Los Angeles Homeless
Services Authority
Both address issues pertaining to
homelessness and special needs housing.
Housing Element City of Redondo Beach
Both include the goal of fostering affordable
housing.
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AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal setting The City of Redondo Beach provided ample opportunities for participation and public commenting throughout the Action Plan process. A public hearing was held before the City Council on April 4, 2023, to solicit public input on the Annual Action Plan process and community needs. A 30-day public review of the Action Plan was conducted from April 8, 2023 through May 8, 2023. During the comment period, the Draft Annual Action Plan was available for review on the City’s Website at www.redondo.org. A final City Council public hearing was held on May 2, 2023, for the adoption of the Annual Action Plan.
The City published notice of the public hearings and the start of the 30-day comment period in its official newspaper. Additionally, each notice was posted in the Redondo Beach Housing Authority Office, the Redondo Beach Senior Services Department, and the North Branch Library.
The hearings are also advertised on the local public access channel.
Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/
attendance
Summary of
comments r
eceived
Summary of
comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable
)
1 Public
Hearing
Nontargeted/
broad
communit
y
The Redondo Beach
City Council met on
April 4, 2023 to
review funding
recommendations
from the City Staff.
No
comments
were
received.
All
comments
accepted.
2 Newspap
er Ad
Nontargeted/
broad
communit
y
Notice of Public
Hearing and Public
Comment Period on
the Draft Action Plan
was published in the
Easy Reader and
Redondo Beach News
No
comments
were
received.
All
comments
accepted.
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Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/
attendance
Summary of
comments r
eceived
Summary of
comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable
)
3 Website
Nontarget
ed/broad
communit
y
Draft Action Plan was
posted at
www.redondo.org on
April 8, 2023.
No
comments
were
received.
All
comments
were
accepted.
4 Public
Hearing
Nontarget
ed/broad
communit
y
The Redondo Beach
City Council met on
May 2, 2023 to review
and adopt the FY23-
24 Annual Action
Plan.
No
comments
were
received.
All
comments
were
accepted.
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Redondo Beach, like many other jurisdictions, is faced with the challenging task of meeting increasing needs with fluctuating and/or decreasing federal and state resources. The City will receive a total of $279,033 in CDBG funds. This is a great decrease from the previous allocations.
However, the City will continue to provide direct services to Redondo Beach residents while leveraging other funding sources to ensure the completion of each project.
Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of
Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative
Annual Description
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resource:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public -
federal
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
263,834 0 30,000 293,834 458,220
Based on HUD
2023-2024
allocation and
projection
through the
Consolidated
Plan period
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state, and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied Entitlement Funds
The City will receive $263,834 in CDBG funds. The City will utilize CDBG funds as well as local funds to maximize the reach and impact of the City’s CDBG-funded programs. The City does not receive HOME, ESG, or HOPWA funds and does not report on these grants. The City will not be obligated to meet HUD’s matching requirements.
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State Funds
The City does not expect to receive any funds from the State of California that will be used to directly leverage CDBG-related programming.
The City will continue to look for creative methods to find other sources of funding from local, state, federal, and private to develop and deliver quality and cost-effective projects.
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Discussion
The City does not own any land that could be used to address the needs identified within this plan.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome
Indicator
1 Homeless Housing and
Supportive Services
2023 2024 Homeless Citywide Homeless Housing
and Supportive
Services
CDBG:
$28,494
Homelessness
Prevention: 295
Persons Assisted
2 Preserve and Improve
Existing Housing Stock
2023 2024 Affordable Housing Citywide Preserve and
Improve
Affordable
Housing Stock
CDBG:
$40,000
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 6
Household Housing
Unit
3 Public
Improvements/Facilitie
s for Low/Mod Incomes
2023 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Public
Improvement/Fac
ilities for
Low/Mod Persons
CDBG:
$131,492
Public Facility or
Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
4 Assist Seniors and
Persons with Special
Needs
2023 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Assist Seniors and
Persons with
Special Needs
Health & Dental
Services for Low /
Mod Families
CDBG:
$11,081
Public service
activities other than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 123 Persons
Assisted
5 Equal Access to Housing 2023 2024 Fair Housing Citywide Equal Access to Housing
CDBG:
$20,000
Fair Housing
Activities. Other: 130
Households Assisted
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Table 2 – Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Homeless Housing and Supportive Services
Goal Description Suitable Living Environment – homeless housing and supportive services 2 Goal Name Preserve and Improve Existing Housing Stock Goal Description Decent Housing – preserve & improve existing housing stock 3 Goal Name Public Improvements/Facilities for Low/Mod Incomes Goal Description Suitable Living Environment – public improvements and public facilities to benefit low-mod persons 4 Goal Name Assist Seniors and Persons with Special Needs Goal Description Public Service – expand economic resources to benefit seniors and special needs persons 5 Goal Name Equal Access to Housing
Goal Description Housing Opportunity – promote fair and equal housing opportunity Table 3 – Goals Summary
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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
In FY 2023-2024, the City will use CDBG funds to address its priority housing and community development needs by undertaking the activities listed below. These activities are consistent with the needs identified in the Consolidated Plan and are further described, including a brief description and proposed funding in the Project Summary table. # Project Name
1 Housing Improvement Program (Mobility Access & Emergency Repairs) 2 Public Improvements
3 Planning and Administration
4 1736 Family Crisis Center
5 Disability Community Resource Center – Independent Living Services (ILS) Program
6 Housing Rights Center
7 Redondo Beach Salvation Army – The Salvation Army Meals 8 Venice Family Clinic – Behavioral Health Program
9 St. Paul’s Methodist Church – Project: NEEDS
10 City Net – Navigation Assistance for Chronic Homeless Table 4 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The City has allocated CDBG funds that will benefit the special needs populations as they are more likely to become homeless due to limited incomes and other issues that require housing and supportive services. Therefore, the City considers supportive services and housing as a high priority and have allocated funds to reflect the direct priorities and needs of Redondo Beach residents.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project
Summary
Information
1 Project Name Housing Improvement Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Preserve and Improve Existing Housing Stock Needs Addressed Preserve and Improve Affordable Housing Stock Funding CDBG: $40,000
Description Provide grants to homeowners for mobility access and emergency repairs
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
6 families
Location Description Homes of income eligible applicant’s citywide.
Planned Activities Provide grants to homeowners for mobility access and emergency repairs
2 Project Name Public Improvements
Target Area CDBG eligible Census Tract and Block Group
Goals Supported Public Improvements/Facilities for Low/Mod Incomes Needs Addressed Public Improvement/Facilities for Low/Mod Persons Funding CDBG: $131,492
Description Install new ADA accessibility ramps
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
1 public improvement
Location Description Eligible Census Tract and Block Group Planned Activities Install new accessibility ramps
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3 Project Name Planning & Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Planning and administration
Needs Addressed Planning and administration
Funding CDBG: $52,767
Description Administration of CDBG Program
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
N/A
Location Description 1922 Artesia Blvd. Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Planned Activities Administration of CDBG Programs
4 Project Name 1736 Family Crisis Center
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Provide vital public services
Needs Addressed Homeless Housing and Supportive Services Funding CDBG: $9,498
Description Provide counseling for Redondo Beach households who may be in jeopardy of becoming homeless due to domestic violence.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
95 households
Location Description 2116 Arlington Ave. Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90018 Planned Activities Provide counseling for Redondo Beach residents who may be in jeopardy of becoming homeless due to domestic
violence.
5 Project Name Disability Community Resource Center – Independent Living Skills Program
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Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Provide vital public services
Needs Addressed Assist Seniors and Persons with Special Needs Equal access to housing
Funding CDBG: $6,332
Description Training and support for senior citizens and disabled individuals to promote capability for independent living.
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
18 senior citizens and individuals with disabilities
Location Description 12901 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90066 Planned Activities Provide training and support to low-income senior citizens and disabled community members to promote capability
for independent living
6 Project Name Housing Rights Center
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Create sustainable neighborhoods
Needs Addressed Equal access to housing
Funding CDBG: $20,000
Description Tenant-landlord counseling and investigation of discriminatory housing complaints
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
130 households
Location Description 3255 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016 Planned Activities Provide Fair Housing Services to the City Project Name Redondo Beach Salvation Army
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7 Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Provide vital public services
Needs Addressed Assist special needs residents
Funding CDBG: $4,749
Description Provide home delivered meals to seniors
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
20 seniors
Location Description 125 W. Beryl St., Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Planned Activities Provide home delivered meals to seniors 8 Project Name Venice Family Clinic – Behavioral Health Program Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Provide vital public services
Needs Addressed Health & Dental Services for LMI youth and families Funding CDBG: $6,332
Description Assists individuals cope with impact trauma and stress on health or well-being. Services include therapy, parenting, crisis interventions, safety planning and domestic violence counseling, referrals, substance use therapy, and
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
40 individuals
Location Description 23430 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505 Planned Activities Dental Services for homeless, low to moderate individuals, youth, and families
9 Project Name St. Paul’s Methodist Church – Project: NEEDS Target Area Citywide
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Goals Supported Provide vital public services
Needs Addressed Homeless Housing and Supportive Services Funding CDBG: $6,332
Description Provides two programs to assist homeless: 1) Tuesday meals 2) Food Pantry
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
150 individuals experiencing homelessness
Location Description 2600 Nelson Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Planned Activities Provide two programs to assist homeless: 1) Tuesday meals 2) Food Pantry
10 Project Name City Net – Navigation Assistance for Chronic Homeless Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Provide vital public services
Needs Addressed Homeless Housing and Supportive Services Funding CDBG: $6,332
Description Provides navigation services, referrals, and case management for persons experiencing homelessness
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
30 individuals experiencing homelessness
Location Description 4508 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 292, Long Beach CA 90807 Planned Activities Provides navigation services, referrals, and case management for persons experiencing homelessness
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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 HUD allows an exception to the Low-Mod Income (LMI) area benefit requirement in the case an area contains 51 percent of low- and moderate-income residents. This exception applies to entitlement jurisdictions with areas that contain 51 percent or more of low- and moderateincome residents.
Beginning 2014, the City of Redondo Beach was identified as an Exception Grantee. During the first year of the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan, the City identified the exception threshold of 33.33 percent. This percentage identifies the minimum percentage of low- and moderate-income residents must reside in the serviced area and have an area-benefited activity with CDBG funds.
The City has included the respective LMI map representing the areas where LMI area benefit where the exception is located.
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Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Citywide 100%
Table 5 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Although the City of Redondo Beach meets the LMI area benefit requirement, the City does not plan to target select neighborhoods or geographic areas for specific CDBG programming. The City will allocate CDBG resources citywide and have programs made available to all eligible Redondo Beach residents.
Discussion
The City will focus its services and public improvements across the City as a whole. The City have prioritized the use of CDBG funding for housing and community development resources to organizations that provide services specifically to the special needs population. The allocations are also reflective of the needs and priorities established in the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan.
CDBG programs will be available to eligible Redondo Beach residents throughout city boundaries.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The City of Redondo Beach faces similar barriers to affordable housing as the surrounding jurisdictions are faced with in Los Angeles County. According to the City’s adopted Analysis of Fair Housing Choice (AI), the high priorities to affordable housing are listed below but are not listed by priority:
• Support non-discriminatory lending practices;
• Preserve existing housing stock;
• Support the prevention of housing discrimination;
• Support homeownership;
• Update land use policies and practices to facilitate development of affordable housing; • Support the development of affordable housing; and
• Improve collaboration with regional organizations and agencies.
During FY 2023-2024 the City will address affordable housing with the following goals to implement the findings from the AI:
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 820
Non-Homeless 148
Special-Needs 68
Total 1,036
Table 6 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 550
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 6
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 556
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Discussion
The City aims to assist 820 households experiencing homelessness through the efforts of the Housing Authority and 1736 Family Crisis Center. For non-homeless households, the City aims to assist 148 through public service agencies, such as Housing Rights Center, not related to homeless or special needs services. For special needs, the City aims to assist 68 households through the efforts of Disability Community Resource Center and Venice Family Clinic. In total, the City will assist 1,036 households.
Specifically, by assistance type, the City aims to assist 550 households through the Housing Authority by providing Rental Assistance. For Rehab of Existing Units, the City aims to assist 6 households through the Mobility Access/Emergency Repair Program. In total, the City will assist 556 households. The City will not produce new housing units or acquire existing units in Redondo Beach.
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The City of Redondo Beach does not own or manage public housing units.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing N/A
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
Although the City of Redondo Beach does not own or manage public housing units, the City collaborates with the Redondo Beach Housing Authority (Housing Authority) to provide affordable housing to residents. The Housing Authority offers the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) to assist residents toward greater independence and homeownership opportunities. The FSS Program encourages and assists clients in increasing their earned income, which increases their ability to become economically self-sufficient. The FSS Program also provides job training and searching assistance, financial counseling, credit repair, and one-on-one or group support.
The main incentive offered to all clients is the ability to build savings during participation in FSS program. Participants also have various personal incentives for involvement, including structured goal planning, greater opportunity to increase their standard of living, an enhanced support system and increased self-esteem.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
The Housing Authority is in good standing and not designated as a troubled agency.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
As identified in the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan, the City recognizes the need to address homelessness and near homeless by collaborating and working closely with the Continuum of Care (CoC). Services needed include immediate shelter, transitional housing, support services, and employment opportunities to break the cycle of homelessness. While the City conducts their own efforts, the City understands the importance of collaboration with its non-profit partners to ensure all individuals experiencing homelessness are accounted for and their needs are met.
Thus, the Homeless Task Force was created in 2014 to respond to the increasing homeless population. This task force successfully identified and analyzed the needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Redondo Beach. In 2019, City Council approved the FiveYear Plan developed through the Homeless Task Force to address homelessness. The Plan identified the following goals:
1. Continue to develop and strengthen City's response to homelessness while ensuring community safety.
a. Ongoing service provider agreements
b. Enhanced Response Pilot
c. Dedicated City resources
2. Expand community education efforts around homelessness and raise awareness about available resources and best practices.
a. Homeless information section on City website (Housing Division) b. Active coordination with residents and stakeholders
c. Upcoming community meetings for coordinated Beach Cities grant d. Monitor status of Martin vs. City of Boise case for impact to local cities
3. Improve and expand local and regional homeless services. a. Expanded Dept. of Mental Health services
b. Coordination with regional cities, South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) and LA County Homeless Initiative
4. To prevent homelessness among Redondo Beach residents. a. Lead training participant for LA County Homeless Count b. Training community stakeholders to process people experiencing homelessness into the Coordinated Entry System
c. Providing education to older adult and senior populations regarding housing stress, financial management, fraud, etc.
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5. Support appropriate local and regional opportunities toward increasing access to crisis and supportive housing, shelters, and affordable housing for at-risk populations in the Beach Cities area.
a. Monitoring State housing legislation
b. Monitoring efforts for regional housing opportunities for emergency shelters, transitional and permanent housing; support policy that permits regionally oriented shelter response.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
City Council has made policy that seeks to proactively address homelessness, including service partnerships with PATH, HIS and the Department of Mental Health. These organizations work in collaboration with City police and other City departments to provide outreach and services to the homeless. The first step of implementation is to better understand how to handle residents’ complaints. The City identified three overarching categories of homeless:
• Individuals with chronic mental illness
• Individuals with drug additions
• Habitual offenders who experience homelessness committing small crimes A pilot program began where City police directly works with PATH or HIS to review and direct homeless individuals attain the right services. The local court system also works with these organizations as part of sentencing procedures. A demographic survey is attached to the FiveYear Plan to Address Homelessness. Findings include:
• People experiencing homelessness in Redondo Beach are less likely to have been involved in the legal system (jail, prison, probation, etc.)
• Majority of people experiencing homelessness in Redondo Beach have pets. • Higher than average number of people experiencing homelessness in Redondo Beach are veterans.
• People experiencing homelessness in Redondo Beach are somewhat older than those in the identified by the Continuum of Care.
• People experiencing homelessnessin Redondo Beach are much more likely to self-identify as Caucasian.
• The primary gender of individuals experiencing homelessness is 84 percent male.
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Every year, the Los Angeles CoC coordinates the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, a homeless count, as well as a Shelter/Housing Inventory Count (HIC). The HIC is a Point-In-Time (PIT) inventory of service projects and a record of utilization of services. HIC records how many beds and units are dedicated to serving people experiencing homelessness or people who have experienced homelessness and are now in permanent housing.
The City partnered with Harbor Interfaith Services to provide shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness through the Pallet Shelter Program. Through the Program’s success, the City will be accessing the need as well as available funds to determine the length of the Program. The Program initially began with the support of CDBG-CV (CARES Act) funds but no longer receives CDBG funds. However, the City will continue to leverage Los Angeles County and State funds in order provide housing and services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Redondo Beach.
The City will continue to recommend individuals experiencing homelessness to utilize LA-HOP, an online tool used to identify what appropriate services are needed. Through LA-HOP, an outreach coordinator is assigned to act as an agent and contact the appropriate team for the requested services. The goal of LA-HOP is to reduce response times for those in need.
Additionally, the City will continue their partnership with PATH, Harbor Interfaith Services, City Police Department, City Planning Department, and the Department of Mental Health to continue providing outreach and services to those experiencing homelessness.
For 2023-2024 the City will allocate CDBG funds to the following agencies located in SPA 8 to address homelessness: 1736 Family Crisis Center to provide emergency and transitional shelter, counseling, support, and referral services to victims of domestic violence; St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Project NEEDS program; and City Net Navigation Services.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City aims to provide a variety of homeless housing facilities to assist the different needs for individuals experiencing homelessness. Efforts include:
Emergency Shelter
608 beds serving individuals and families with children Transitional Housing
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Safe Haven
50 beds serving single men and women 18 years and over
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
Provided below is a summary of programs in the area that serve chronically homeless individuals, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth to transition to permanent housing and independent living.
Community Services Program – The Beach Cities Health District provides case management and direction by a team of social workers to seniors in the South Bay beach cities.
South Bay Coalition to End Homelessness - The lead homelessness collaborative in the Los Angeles CoC, located in SPA 8, provides referral and guides to and extensive range of homeless and related service programs in the area.
Coordinated Entry System (CES) – The CES is a framework that unites regional providers working collaboratively to house chronically homeless individuals. Using a common assessment tool, individuals are prioritized into the most appropriate housing based on their needs. The CES also coordinates county and federal resources from agencies such as the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Health Services, housing authorities, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Homeless Family Solutions System – This program is a network of family homeless service providers who address the needs of homeless families or those at imminent risk of losing their housing. It works cooperatively with system partners to help families complete housing and service plans.
First 5 LA Supportive Housing Program (First 5 LA) – This program is a needs-based assistance program aimed at serving homeless or at-risk families with children from birth to age 5, some with current or past involvement with the Department of Children and Family Services.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) – This program is a community-based, City of Redondo Beach
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competitive grant program that rapidly re-houses homeless veteran families and prevents homelessness for those at imminent risk due to a housing crisis. The program’s objective is to achieve housing stability through a short-term, focused intervention.
HUD-VASH Vouchers (VASH) – The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program combines Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance for homeless veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Unaccompanied Youth – There are several programs to serve this target group, including 1736 Emergency Youth Shelter, Hathaway-Sycamore: Independent Living Program, Divinity Prophet:
Independent Living Program, and Richstone: THP and Transitional Living.
Moving Assistance (MA) – The MA Program helps CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work (WtW) families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to a financial crisis resulting from circumstances out of the family’s control.
Emergency Assistance to Prevent Eviction (EAPE) – The EAPE Program helps CalWORKS Welfareto-Work (WtW) families who are behind in rent and/or utility bills due to a financial crisis which could lead to an eviction and homelessness.
Homeless Assistance (HA) – The CalWORKS HA Program provides Temporary HA and Permanent HA. Temporary HA provides temporary shelter payments to homeless families while they are looking for permanent housing.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health acknowledges that housing provides a fundamental level of stability for people to achieve their goals of wellness, recovery, and eventual self-sufficiency. The County offers Project-Based Operational Subsidy funds for subsidies for unitbased permanent supportive housing, which includes youth-oriented programs to address the long-term housing needs of persons with serious mental illness and emotional problems.
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Discussion
The programs identified above to address the needs of homeless persons and subpopulations of homeless indicate that serving the homeless is a complex issue requiring a network of agencies, departments, and nonprofit community services agencies. The City has continued and will continue to network and collaborate with a variety of agencies that provide housing and supportive services.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:
Through the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI), the City identified one of the most significant barriers to affordable housing was the cost of housing. The availability of land as well as the cost of development greatly contribute to the high cost of housing in Redondo Beach.
The City faced with the challenge to mitigate high construction costs without direct subsidies or grants by the State of California. Additionally, construction costs are directly related to development density. Because Redondo Beach is a coastal city, the cost and availability of vacant land is much higher and limited. Through market analysis, needs assessment, and public participation, the City identified the following priorities through the AI:
• Support non-discriminatory lending practices;
• Preserve existing housing stock;
• Support the prevention of housing discrimination;
• Support homeownership;
• Update land use policies and practices to facilitate development of affordable housing; • Support the development of affordable housing; and
• Improve collaboration with regional organizations and agencies.
Additionally, the City collaborated with the Community Development Department to assist in the drafting the 2021-2029 Housing Element. The revised sixth cycle Housing Element was adopted by City Council and identified ways in which housing needs of existing and future resident populations can be met. The Housing Element also identified the following projects and sites to meet the State of California’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA):
• South Bay Gallery Project – This redevelopment project has been entitled for the development of 300 units, including 30 very low-income units. • Legado Mixed Use Project – This mixed-use project consists of 115 units and 22,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.
• Alcast Foundy – This redevelopment project has been entitled for the development of 36 townhomes.
• Anticipated Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) – There has been a steady increase in ADUs in the community. The City expects an average of 30 ADUs annually for the next eight years.
• Residential Recycling – Vacant parcels or potential sites where existing uses were not residential have been identified to be “recycled” into higher densities. A total of 826 City of Redondo Beach
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parcels met the criteria listed in the 2021-2029 Housing Element. • Housing on Church Properties – The City identified four churches along Broadway that can be used to provide affordable housing on site and receive parking relief to facilitate development.
• Mixed-Use Development – The City identified nine underutilized properties that can be redeveloped for mixed-use development.
• Residential Overlay – The City identified three areas for potential housing opportunities:
North Tech District, 190th Street, and Industrial Flex – South of Transit Center.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
The 2021-2029 Housing Element identified strategies and programs that focus on:
• Conserving and improving existing affordable housing; • Providing adequate housing sites;
• Assisting in the development of affordable housing;
• Removing governmental and other constraints to housing development; and • Promoting equal housing opportunities.
To remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies, the City will review and adjust appropriate residential development standards, regulations, ordinances, department processing procedures, and residential fees related to the barriers to rehabilitation and construction of housing. Additionally, the City will be updating its Zoning Ordinance to implement the General Plan. The following ordinances will be updated:
• AB 1763,SB 1227, and AB 2345 (Density Bonus);
• SB 2, SB 745, and AB 2162 (Transitional and Supportive Housing); • AB 139 (Emergency Shelters);
• AB 101 (Low Barrier Navigation Center); and
• SB 35 (Affordable Housing Streamlined Approval).
Lastly, the Zoning Ordinance will be reviewed and updated to include the following provisions and processes for Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Housing; Employee Housing; Reasonable Accommodation; Definition of Family; Parking Requirements; Unlicensed Group Homes; and City of Redondo Beach
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Conditional Use Permits.
Discussion:
Zoning ordinances have a direct effect on the availability and range of housing choices within a community. The City’s Zoning ordinance establishes development regulations for new housing, which is comprised of minimum lot sizes, maximum dwelling units, setbacks, maximum building height, minimum parking requirements, lot coverage, and definitions of existing ordinances.
Through the updated 2021-2029 Housing Element, the City identified potential Zoning Ordinances that may contribute to barriers to affordable housing. Thus, the City will utilize General Funds to implement the changes identified in the 2021-2029 Housing Element. This will be administered by the City’s Community Development Department. Through the updated Housing Element, the City aims to meet the following goals:
• By November 2023 – Complete Zoning Ordinance amendments to implement the updated General Plan for Affordable Housing Streamlined Approval; Single Room Occupancy Housing; Parking Requirements; Unlicensed Group Homes; and Conditional Use Permit.
The City will annually review the Zoning Ordinance for compliance with State law, identify potential constraints and amend the Zoning Ordinance, as necessary. The City is obligated to address, and where possible, remove governmental constraints affecting the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing per State of California regulations. The City recognizes their obligations and will continue its efforts to remove constraints on housing developments by expediting construction and assist in lowering development costs.
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:
This section discusses the City’s efforts in addressing the underserved needs, expanding, and preserving affordable housing, reducing lead-based paint hazards, and developing institutional structure for delivering housing and community development activities.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City recognizes that special needs populations face challenges due to low-income and the special conditions that they face. Special needs populations are more likely to become homeless because of these factors. Special needs populations require housing and supportive services.
Thus, the City considers supportive services and housing for special needs populations a high priority. In 2023-2024, the City will fund several public service agencies that aid with housing and supportive services.
The City intends to provide funding to 1736 Family Crisis Center, a social service agency that offers housing for victims of domestic violence and families experiencing homelessness, and Project: NEEDS who provides hot meals and a food pantry to individuals experiencing homelessness.
Additionally, the City intends to provide funding to Housing Rights Center, an agency that provides fair housing education and investigates discrimination complaints, and Disability Community Resource Center, a public service agency that provides independent living skills training in personal care and referrals for housing and additional services.
Lastly, the City will support City Net (dba Kingdom Causes) to provide street outreach, case management, housing navigation, and referrals to interim housing and partnering local programs for unhoused neighbors in Redondo Beach.
The City is excited to continue their collaboration with Venice Family Clinic, formerly known as South Bay Family Health Care Center, to provide new services through the Behavioral Health Program. This Program will assist individuals cope with impact trauma and stress on health and well-being. Services will include therapy, parenting, crisis interventions, safety planning, domestic violence counseling, referrals, substance use therapy, and Medication-Assisted Treatment.
Although CDBG funding will not be awarded to Family Promise, this agency uses local funding to support, on average, 40 individuals per month in the City. Their support focuses on homeless City of Redondo Beach
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families with children, a service population that they believe is underserved. They have recently expanded their service to include a transitional housing program to assist these families. In addition to this service, they help the homeless population every day through shelters, meals, necessities, eviction prevention, and after-care among others.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City will continue to fund its Mobility Access/Emergency Repair Program as a strategy to maintain affordable housing. The City will also maintain rental assistance programs such as the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, to prevent homelessness and monitor residential sites inventory to ensure no net loss in housing units.
Through the 2021-2029 Housing Element, the City aims to review and update its Zoning Ordinance to foster and maintain affordable housing. The City has established the following goals for FY 2023-2024:
• By November 2023 – Complete Zoning Ordinance amendments to implement the updated General Plan for Affordable Housing Streamlined Approval; Single Room Occupancy Housing; Parking Requirements; Unlicensed Group Homes; and Conditional Use Permit.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
Per 24 CFR 35 of HUD regulations, the City implements Lead-Safe Housing through its Mobility Access/Emergency Repair Program. The City has and will continue to take actions necessary to identify and reduce lead-based paint hazards in Redondo Beach homes. Before work is started for eligible MA/ER Program applicants, the age of the house will be reviewed to accurately assess the presence of lead-based paint. The City will contract certified Lead-Based Paint Inspectors and/or Risk Assessors to test for lead-based paint, to perform risk assessments on lead-based paint positive houses, and to remove and/or abate lead-based paint. The MA/ER Program provides grants up to $5,000 for mobility access and emergency repairs, in which impacts of leadbased paint is minimal. However, City Staff ensures all lead-based paint program requirements are followed as the scope of work is determined.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The Housing Authority will continue to operate its Family Self-Sufficiency program. This program will integrate the Section 8 Rental Assistance program with various service programs in the community. The Family Self-Sufficiency program will make services such as job training, childcare, City of Redondo Beach
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and transportation available to new Section 8 voucher holders. The purpose of the program is to help participants become economically independent. The Family Self-Sufficiency program plans to serve 25 residents.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
Although the Community Services Department is responsible for direct oversight and administration of CDBG funds, the City understands the importance of collaboration to carry out housing and community development programs. The Community Services Department will work with the following departments and agencies during FY 2023-2024:
• Community Development Department;
• Public Works Department;
• Redondo Beach Housing Authority;
• Non-profit public service agencies; and
• Contractors.
Lastly, the City will review and implement changes to the Zoning Ordinance to develop institutional structure to promote the construction of affordable housing.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City of Redondo Beach benefits from its Staff as well as its network of housing and community development partners. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Los Angeles Continuum of Care, and Housing Authority are crucial in developing and implementing strategies to combat homelessness. The City also coordinates on a local level with its public service agencies to assess the needs of Redondo Beach residents and provide the specific services for the special needs population.
The City has also created the Five-Year Plan to Address Homelessness, which relies on the collaboration between the City and Social Service Networks to ultimately end homelessness in Redondo Beach.
Discussion:
The City of Redondo Beach looks forward to maintaining existing relationships and foster new partnerships to leverage federal funds received. The City has identified its goals and priorities for its community and have allocated federal funds to assist and serve its residents. Lastly, the City City of Redondo Beach
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has made great strides in achieving the goals listed in the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan and is excited to continue serve the Redondo Beach.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed $0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan
$0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements $0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. $0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities $0 Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities $0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.
70%