SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at
6:30 p.m.
AMENDED
SOUTH GATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
8650 CALIFORNIA AVE
SOUTH GATE, CA 90280
DIAL-IN-NUMBER: 1 (669) 900-6833
MEETING ID: 822 3220 1819
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Call to Order/Roll Call With Invocation & Pledge
CALL TO ORDER:
Al Rios, Mayor
INVOCATION:
Reverend Abner Lima, Community of Hope Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Liliana Valadez, Police Records Specialist
ROLL CALL:
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
City Officials
MAYOR CITY CLERK
Al Rios Yodit Glaze
VICE MAYOR CITY TREASURER
Maria del Pilar Avalos Gregory Martinez
COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY MANAGER
Maria Davila Chris Jeffers Denise Diaz
Gil Hurtado
CITY ATTORNEY
Raul F. Salinas
1 Meeting Schedule
The regular meetings of the City Council are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, closed session business will usually commence at 5:30 p.m., when scheduled, and general business session will commence at 6:30 p.m.
Brown Act
Agendas are drafted to accurately state what the legislative body is being asked to consider. The legislative body can take action on "all items" listed on the agenda and be in compliance with the open meeting laws. Under the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The governing body may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future meeting.
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Public Communications
Public Comments on agenda items are limited to three (3) minutes. All comments are to be addressed directly to the Agency Members not to the members of the public.
Meeting Compensation Disclosure
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54952.3: Disclosure of compensation for meeting attendance by City Council Members is $650 monthly regardless of the amount of meetings.
Proclamations, Certificates, Introductions And Ceremonial Actions
1. Proclamation declaring November 11, 2022 as Veterans Day
The City Council will issue a Proclamation recognizing November 11, 2022, as Veterans Day honoring those who have served our Nation in the Armed Forces. (CM) Documents:
Item 1 Report 10252022.pdf
2. Proclamation declaring November 2022 as National Diabetes Month
The City Council will issue a Proclamation declaring November 2022 as National Diabetes Month in the City of South Gate. (CM)
2 Documents:
Item 2 Report 10252022.pdf
3. Introduction of the new and promotional employees
The City Council will consider the list of new and promotional full-time employees hired or promoted during September 2022. (ADMIN SVCS)
Documents:
Item 3 Report 10252022.pdf
4. Certificates of Appreciation, lawn signs, and azalea plants presented to awardees of the Home Recognition Program
The City Council will consider presenting Certificates of Appreciation, lawn signs, and azalea plants to (9) awardees selected by the Planning Commission to be recognized for their efforts in maintaining and beautifying their homes. (CD) Documents:
Item 4 Report 10252022.pdf
5. Status Report on Southeast Community Foundation Tutoring Program
The City Council will consider receiving and filing a report from the Southeast Community Foundation (SCF) on the recently concluded 5-week tutoring program the City and SCF undertook at various LAUSD schools. (CM)
Documents:
Item 5 Report 10252022.pdf
5A. Certificates of Appreciation to the Founding Members of the Southeast Los Angeles Collaborative
The City Council will present Certificates of Appreciation presented to the Founding Members of the Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Collaborative. (CM) Public Hearings
6. Resolutions adopting 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan and FY 22-23 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment No. 1
3 The City Council will open the public hearing and take public comments to consider: (CD)
a
.
Adopting a
Resolution
approving Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the 2020-2025
CDBG Consolidated Plan; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and b
.
Adopting a
Resolution
approving Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan re-allocating $43,850 of FY 2020-2021 CDBG funds to the FY 2022-2023 Commercial Façade Program, and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
c
.
Appropriating $43,850 to the CDBG Fund 243 for the Commercial Façade Program with an equal corresponding increase to grant carryover revenue; and d
.
Authorizing the City Manager or the Community Development Director to enter into agreements with eligible subrecipients.
Documents:
Item 6 Report 10252022.pdf
Comments From The Audience - Non-Agenda Items
During this time, members of the public may address the City Council regarding any items not listed on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council and not on this agenda. Comments from the audience will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; unless authorized by the Mayor, the time limit may not be extended by utilizing another member's time. There will be no debate or action on items not listed on the agenda unless authorized by law. The collective initial period of time for comments from the audience shall be limited to 45 minutes. Any speaker that did not get a chance to speak during this segment due to the 45-minute limitations will be able to speak at the end of the meeting prior to adjournment.
Note: The City Council desires to provide all members of the public with the opportunity to address the Council. Nevertheless, obscene language, comments intended to disrupt/interfere, other actions which disrupt the progress of the meeting or slanderous comments will not be tolerated and may result in ejection and/or may constitute a violation of South Gate Municipal Code Section1.04.110.
Reports And Comments From City Officials
During this time, members of the City Council will report on matters pertaining to their service on various intergovernmental boards and commissions as a representative of the City pursuant to Assembly Bill 1234. City Council Members will also have an opportunity to comment on matters not on the agenda.
Consent Calendar Items
Agenda Items
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
and
15 are Consent Calendar Items. All items
4 including Ordinances, Resolutions and Contracts, may be approved by adoption of the Consent Calendar, individually and collectively by one (1) motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless Members of the City Council, the public, or staff request that specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action.
Members of the public are permitted to speak on any item listed but their time period is limited to three (3) minutes in total.
Any motion to introduce or adopt an Ordinance on the Consent Calendar shall be: (1) a motion to waive the reading of the Ordinance and introduce the Ordinance or (2) a motion to waive the reading of the Ordinance and adopt the Ordinance, as appropriate.
7. Ordinance adding Section 5.04.050 (Microtrenching), to Chapter 5.04 (Street Excavations and Obstructions), of Title 5 (Streets and Sidewalks), to the South Gate Municipal Code
The City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 2022-08-CC adding Section
5.04.050 (Microtrenching), to Chapter 5.04 (Street Excavations and Obstructions), of Title 5 (Streets and Sidewalks), to the South Gate Municipal Code to incorporate the requirements of Section 65964.5 to the California Government Code, which require a local agency to allow microtrenching for the installation of underground fiber. (PW) Documents:
Item 7 Report 10252022.pdf
8. Ordinance granting a five (5) year Franchise Agreement to Torrance Pipeline Company, LLC.
The City Council will consider: (PW)
a
.
Adopting Ordinance No. 2022-09-CC granting a five-year franchise from September 13, 2021 through and including September 13, 2026 to Torrance Pipeline Company, LLC, to use, maintain, repair and replace a single pipeline beneath specified public streets, together with related appurtenances, for transmitting and distributing oil and oil products, within the City of South Gate; and
b
.
Appropriating $25,459 in additional franchise fees to the General Fund revenue estimates for FY 2022/23.
Documents:
Item 8 Report 10252022.pdf
9. Resolution approving updated Salary Tables and Essential Worker Compensation for Hourly Employees
5 The City Council will consider: (ADMIN SVCS)
a
.
Adopting a
Resolution
amending and restating Resolution No. 2021-56-CC,
approving updated salary tables and including an Essential Worker compensation for hourly employees;
b
.
Appropriating $225,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the purpose of providing Essential Worker compensation to hourly employees required to work during the COVID time period (March 18, 2020 to January 1, 2022); and c
.
Authorizing the Director of Administrative Services to make any budget appropriations needed to carry out these recommended actions.
Documents:
Item 9 Report 10252022.pdf
10. Resolution adopting updated Transit Services Division 2022 Title VI Compliance Plan
The City Council will consider: (PARKS)
a
.
Adopting a
Resolution
adopting the Transit Services Division 2022 Title VI
Compliance Plan, effective July 31, 2022; and
b
.
Directing staff to submit the 2022 Title VI Compliance Plan as required and implement the associated program.
Documents:
Item 10 Report 10252022.pdf
11. Resolution approving application(s) for Specified Grant Funds from the State of California
The City Council will consider: (PARKS)
a
.
Adopting a
Resolution
approving project application(s) for Specified Grant funds from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation; and b
.
Delegating authority to the Director of Parks & Recreation, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests which may be necessary for the completion of the grant scope(s).
Documents:
6 Item 11 Report 10252022.pdf
12. Agreement with Civic Plus, LLC., for Development and Hosting of Recreation Software for the Parks Department
The City Council will consider: (PARKS)
a
.
Approving an
agreement
with Civic Plus, LLC., to develop and host the City's Parks & Recreation software services; and
b
.
Appropriating $29,485 from the unallocated General Fund Balance to account 100- 401-61-6101 to pay for additional costs for the new software; and c
.
Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and
d
.
Authorizing the Director of Parks & Recreation to execute any additional documents that may be required to implement the software program.
Documents:
Item 12 Report 10252022.pdf
13. Use of State of CA Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) 2022-2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant funds
The City Council will consider: (PD)
a
.
Authorizing utilization of the 2022-2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program ("STEP") Grant Funds in the amount of $175,000 for overtime, equipment, and training expenses; and
b
.
Increasing the Fiscal Year 2022/23 revenue projection in Account Number 236-556 (Law Enforcement Grants - OTS Grant) to $175,000; and
c
.
Amending the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Law Enforcement Grants Fund Budget by appropriating $175,000 as follows: $8,000 to Account Number 236-556-21-5110 (Overtime-Regular); $105,191 to Account No. 236-556-21-5111 (Overtime Sworn); $1,641 to Account Number 236-556-21-5220 (Medicare); $57,564 to Account Number
236-556-21-6204 (Small Tools and Equipment) and $2,604 to Account No. 236-556-21-
6340 (Training) for overtime, equipment, and training expenses; and d
.
Authorizing the Mayor to execute the
STEP Grant Agreement
in a form acceptable
to the City Attorney.
Documents:
Item 13 Report 10252022.pdf
14. Use of 2020 State Homeland Security Program Subrecipient Agreement Grant Funds
7 The City Council will consider: (PD)
a
.
Authorizing utilization of 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program Funds in the amount of $14,185 for law enforcement training to address civil unrest, crowd control and active shooters; and
b
.
Increasing the Fiscal Year 2022/23 revenue projection in Account Number 232-541 (Law Enforcement Grants - Homeland Security Grant) to $14,185; and c
.
Amending the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Law Enforcement Grants Fund Budget by appropriating $14,185 to Account Number 232-541-21-6340 (Law Enforcement Grants-Homeland Security Grant - Training); and
d
.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute the
State Homeland Security Grant
Program Subrecipient Agreement
for Grant Year 2020.
Documents:
Item 14 Report 10252022.pdf
15. Minutes
The City Council will consider: (CLERK)
a
.
Approving the Regular Meeting minutes of June 27, 2022; b
.
Approving the Regular Meeting minutes of August 9, 2022; c
.
Approving the Special and Regular Meeting minutes of August 23, 2022; d
.
Approving the Special and Regular Meeting minutes of September 13, 2022; and e
.
Approving the Special Meeting minutes of September 27, 2022.
Documents:
Item 15 Report 10252022.pdf
Reports, Recommendations And Requests
16. Universal Waste Systems Transition Update and Public Outreach
The City Council will consider receiving and filing a presentation from Universal Waste Systems on the transition of residential and commercial solid waste, recycling and organics recycling collection services scheduled to begin January 1, 2023. (PW) Documents:
Item 16 Report 10252022.pdf
8 17. Warrant Register for October 25, 2022
The City Council will consider approving the Warrant Register for October 25, 2022. (ADMIN SVCS)
Total of Checks: $2,765,923.72 Less: Voids $ (0.00) Less: Employee Payroll Deductions
$ (380,598.07)
Grand Total: $2,385,325.68 Documents:
Item 17 Report 10252022.pdf
Adjournment
I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on October 20, 2022, at 7:40 a.m., as required by law.
Yodit Glaze
City Clerk
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CURFEW
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in 1918, on the Ilth hour of the Ilth day of the Illh month, an armistice, or temporaiy cessation of
hostilities, was declared between tlie Allied Nations and Getmany in World War I, then known as "the
Great War;" and
Arnnistice Day became a national holiday on
November 11, 1919, honoring our country's World
War I veterans on the one-year anniversaiy of the
signing of the ari'nistice which ended the war; and in 1954, at the urging of veteran's groups, the name of the holiday was changed from Armistice Day to
Veterans Day; and
Veterans Day pays tribute to all Ainerican veterans, living or dead, but especially gives thanks to those living veterans who served their countiy honorably during war or peacetime.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed on this 25"' day of October 2022, that I, AI Rios, Mayor of the City of South Gate, do hereby declare November 11, 2022, as Veterans Day and invite all citizens of the City to pay tribute to those who have served in the Ari'iied Forces and to join the City Council at the Veteran's Memorial Fountain in South Gate Park on November 11, 2022 to honor all of our veterans.
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37.3 million adults (11% of the U.S. population) are living with diabetes; and
96 million people aged 18 years and over have prediabetes (38% of the adult U.S. population); and
1 in 2 adults with diabetes remain undiagnosed; and Diabetes is a chronic, life-threatening illness that touches Americans of evei'y age, ethnicity, and background; and 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes, a condition that puts them at risk for developing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes; and millions of Ai'nericans lack access to care, treatment and education needed to manage the disease and prevent serious and costly complications including heait disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, and lower-limb amputations; and an increase in community awareness of risk factors and symptoms related to diabetes can improve the likelihood that people witli diabetes will recognize the signs and get the attention they need before developing the disease and its devastating complications; and
the U.S. and non-goveriunental organizations observe the month ofNovemberto raise public awareness of diabetes and encourage screening and lifestyle changes.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed on this 25"' day of October 2022, that I, Al Rios, Mayor of the City of South Gate, on behalf of the City Council and citizens, do hereby proclaim the month of November 2022 as National Diabetes Month in the City of South Gate and urge eveiyone to educate themselves in preventing, treating, and managing diabetes.
12 Item No. 3
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OCT 10 2022
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA JBTLL
For tl'ie Regular Meeting of: October 25, 2022
Originating Depaitment: Administrative Services
Administrative Services Director: Ciffl Manager:
Kristopher Ryan (s Jeffers
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW AND PROMOTIONAL FULL-TIME
EMPLOYEES HIRED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE
PURPOSE: To introduce to tlie City Corincil tlie newly and promotional full-time employees hired or promoted in tlie montli of September 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City Corincil will consider tlie list of new and promotional full-time employees liired or promoted during September 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT: Noi'ie
ANALYSIS: None
BACKGROUND: Following is a list of new and promotional full-time City employees wlio were liired or pron'ioted during September 2022:
Employee Title Department Division
Original
Hire
Date
Promo
Date
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Robeito
Sosa
Parks Equipment
Meclianic
Parks and
Recreation
Maintenance 05/1 4/20 09/27/22 Grounds
Maintenance
Worker
Liliana
Valadez
Police Records
Specialist
Police Services 12/09/19 09/26/22 Community
Service
Officer
Hourly
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Promotion Date: 9/26/22
Original Hire Date: 12/9/19
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For the Regular Meeting of: October 25, 2022
Originating Department: Community Development
DepartmentDirecto€ Me,"kl
City Manager:
'eaJ',th')T. El3uira - Chris Je.ffers
SUBJECT: PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRF,CIATION TO NINE WELL-MAINT AINED HOMES NOM[NATED BY LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS
AND SELECTED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE PLANNING COMMISSION PURPOSE: To recognize nine homes selected by the Planning Commission as awardees of the Home Recognition Program ("Program").
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The City Council will consider presenting Certificates of Appreciation, lawn signs, and azalea plants to (9) awardees selected by the Planning Commission to be recognized for their efforts in maintaining and beautifying their homes.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds in the amount of $5,000 were included in the Fiscal Year 2022/23 budget for the Program.
BACKGROUND: Over 20 years ago, the City established a Home and Business Beautification Award program in conjunction with the South Gate Chamber of Commerce. The Program's purpose was to recognize homeowners and businesses with well-maintained properties. For several years, the City displayed pictures of the awardees' homes and businesses at City Hall. On Jiily 24, 2018, the City Council voted to re-establish the Program and designated the Planning Commission as the body to select nominees to be recognized by the City Council. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City put the Program on hold. Current circumstances have allowed for the Program to be reinstated.
This year, 15 Home Recognition applications were submitted but only nine met the Program eligibility requirements. These homes are located throughout the City, and were nominated by homeowners, residents, or City staff. The Program will highlight and recognize these homes to motivate others to improve their homes, thereby enhancing residential neighborhoods and improving the quality of life for South Gate residents. The Program has three components: (1) promotion and nominations, (2) selection of awardees, and (3) recognition by the City Council.
At its May 17, 2022 meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed and selected nine homes listed below to be recognized for the Program:
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Margaret Zambrano
Salvador Gutierrez
Mary Ann Lovato
Evelia Sanchez
Noel & Marisol Carolino
Adolfo & Ana Mufioz
Ruben & Doris Serrano
Caleb & Stephanie Zamora
Eliseo A Medrano
Property Address
2545 Iowa Avenue
9331 San Antonio Avenue
9436 Madison Avenue
9534 San Luis Avenue
10135 Jackson Avenue
10309 Capistrano Avenue
10341 0range Avenue
10607 Bowman Avenue
10612 McNerney Avenue
Below is a description of the Program:
Eligibility
In order for a resident/homeowner to be eligible to participate in the Program, the property must not have any pending code violations with the Building & Safety Division nor have any property maintenance issues visible from the street such as trash cans on the front yard, inoperable vehicles, unpermitted canopies, and discarded house items.
Eligible Property Improvements
* Building Improvements
* Landscaping Enhancements
* Consistent high level of general maintenance
Program Outreach
The City advertised the Program on the City's website and social media accounts, the South Gate Chamber of Commerce, and the community social media accounts.
Program Procedures
* Application: residents and City staff were encouraged to submit nominations for homes deserving recognition via email or in-person at City Hall. * Verification and Eligibility Determination: City staff verified the eligibility of all applications. If applicants met the eligibility requirements, a staff member conducted an assessment from a distance and took photos to present to the Planning Commission. * Selection of Homes: Per the City Council's direction, the homes were selected by the Planning Commission. The Program goal is to select 12 homes to be recognized by the City Council each year.
Notifications
The City notified the selected nominees and invited them to the October 25, 2022, City Council meeting to be recognized by the City Council. During the meeting, the awardees will:
* Be recognized by the City Council and receive a Certificate of Appreciation. * Receive a Jawn sign to be displayed on their front lawn. * Receive an azalea plant.
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Presented by the South Gate City Council
on Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
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In recognition and commendation for beautifying
and maintaining your home located at
2545 Iowa Avenue
thereby raising community pride and spirit
and enhancing your neighborhood.
Thank you and congratulations!
Al Rios, Mayor
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Presented by the South Gate City Council
on Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
Everu;tSawfiez
In recognition and commendation for beautifying
and maintaining your home located at
9534 San Luis Avenue
thereby raising community pride and spirit
and enhancing your neighborhood.
Thank you and congratulations!
Al Rios, Mayor
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Presented by the South Gate City Council
on Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
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In recognition and commendation for beautifying
and maintaining your home located at
10135 Jackson Avenue
thereby raising community pride and sptrit
and enhancing your neighborhood.
Thank you and congratulations!
Al Rios, Mayor
October 25, 2022
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Presented by the South Gate City Council
on Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
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In recognition and commendation for beautifying
and maintaining your home located at
10309 Capistrano Avenue
thereby raising community pride and spirit
and enhancing your neighborhood.
Thank you and congratulations!
Al Rios, Mayor
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Presented by the South Gate City Council
on Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
In recognition and commendation for beautifying
and maintaining your home located at
10341 0range Avenue
thereby raising community pride and spirit
and enhancing your neighborhood.
Thank you and congratulations!
Al Rios, Mayor
October 25, 2022
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Presented by the South Gate City Council
on Behalf of the Citizens of South Gate to:
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In recognition and commendation for beautifying
and maintaining your home located at
10612 McNerney Avenue
thereby raising community pride and spirit
and enhancing your neighborhood.
Thank you and congratulations!
Al Rios, Mayor
October 25, 2022
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CITY COUNCIL
Item No. 5
AGENDA IBNLL
For the Regular Meeting of: October 25, 2022
Originating Department: City Manager's Office
City Manager:
(l/C'Je.ffers
Ciffl Marxager:
e/1is..regers
SUBJECT: ST ATUS REPORT ON THE SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND
THE SUMMER TUTORING PROGRAM
PURPOSE: To hear a report and review of the summer tutoring program that the City of South Gate and Southeast Community Foundation ("SCF") undertook.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City Council will consider receiving and filing a report from the Southeast Community Foundation (SCF) on the recently concluded 5-week tutoring program the City and SCF undertook at various LAUSD schools.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding impact. The program was funded in May 2022 with American Rescue Program Funds.
ANALYSIS: SCF has recently concluded the summer tutoring program at Madison Elementary School. During this 5-week session, 30 students were enrolled in the program. A total of 28 students completed the tutoring pilot program. Each student was given a diagnostic test to determine the current level of proficiency so that at the conclusion it could be determined how much the hitoring assisted.
Many students have suffered significantly because of the COVID pandemic. In many communities this impact was greater due to many factors. Some factors included a lack of financial resources to participate in private tutoring services, lack of technology to adequately participate in education, and insufficient time for parents/legal guardians to assist children with reading and math.
While a 5-week session is an extremely short time period, the results of the program strongly suggest that students did receive significant benefit from their participation.
BACKGRO{JND: At the May 24, 2022 City Council meeting, the City Council approved a $165,000 program with SCF to provide tutoring assistance for 30 students at an elementary school site and a 14- week fall program for 60 students at two (2) school sites. The tutoring program would supply l :1 or 1 :2 tutoring to student ratios and provide each student with a minimum of 120 minutes of tutoring during the summer program. Each student received a diagnostic assessment at the start of the program. l
40 Since LAUSD requires pre-approval vendor status, SCF worked through Woodcraft Rangers to bring this program on site.
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Purpose: to provide free, high-dosage tutoring to 3o students over 5 weeks at a South Gate school site where the Woodcraft Rangers run their enrichment programming.
The Southeast Community Foundation is the primary tutoring provider, and offered the high-dosage tutoring services.
Outreach conducted on-site and online, and a total of 3o resident children were registered and enrolled in the pilot.
School site was Madison Elementary School.
Tutoring was provided Monday through Thursday daily serving 2 cohorts from 3:3o p.m. to 6:oo p.m.
A total of 28 students completed the tutoring pilot over the 5 weeks. 43 South Gate ELA Diagnostic Levels
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6 00-699 6'h grade level
7 00-799 7'h grade level
8 00-899 8'h grade level
ffl Grade
wa Starting diagnostic level - ELA
a Current diagnostic level - ELA
Students 1-9 1!' grade
Students 10-14 2nd grade
Students 15-18 3rd Grade
Students 19-21 4'h Grade
Students 22-24 5'h Grade
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Child not focused.
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o Insufficient time with child to assist with reading and math. * Other Positive: child didn't regress, but learned new skills. 45 South Gate Math Diagnostic Levels
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7 00-799 7'h grade level
8 00-899 8'h grade level
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Students 1-9 1!' grade
Students 10-14 2nd grade
Students 15-18 3'd Grade
Students 19-21 4'h Grade
Students 22-24 5'h Grade
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(we can't control)
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Child does not retain information.
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City of South Gate
CITY COUNCIL
Item No. 6
AGENDA IBuLL
Departmem
For the Regular Meeting o:t: October 25, 2022
ent: Community Development
City Manager:
Je ers
SUBJECT: SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT NO. l TO THE 2020-2025 CDBG CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT N0. 1 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
PURPOSE: This item was continued from the City Council Meeting of October 11, 2022, where a public hearing was opened, and public comment was taken to consider approving Substantial AmendmentNo. 1 to the 2020-2025 CDBG Consolidated Plan to add Neighborhood Preservation goal and to consider approving Substantial Amendment No. I to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan to reprogram $43,850 of FY 2020-2021 CDBG fiinds.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The City Council will open the public hearing and take public comments to consider:
a. Adopting a Resolution approving Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the 2020-2025 CDBG Consolidated Plan; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
b. Adopting a Resolution approving Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan re-allocating $43,850 of FY 2020-2021 CDBG funds to the FY 2022-2023 Cornrnercial Fagade Program, and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
c. Appropriating $43,850 to the CDBG Fund 243 for the Commercial Fagade Program with an equal corresponding increase to grant carryover revenue; and d. Authorizing the City Manager or the Community Development Director to enter into agreements with eligible subrecipients.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to the City's General Fund by adopting these amendments.. The funding to be allocated is from unencumbered CDBG funds. Should the City Council not approve the amending of boththe Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, then CDBG funds cannot be used for Code Enforcement and additional Fagade Improvement activities and either the General Fund will need to be appropriated toward those activities or the activities will have to be curtailed accordingly
NOTICING REQUIREMENT: Advertising and notification of the Public Hearing was conducted in compliance with Municipal Code Section 11.50.020 (Public Hearing Notification) and was published in The Wave newspaper on September 8, 2022. The notice noted a 30-day comffient period.
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62 Additionally, the Draft Substantial Amendments were posted on the City's website. Any comments received will be addressed.
ANALYSIS: The City, as an entitlement city, receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds on an annual basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to carry out a wide range of cornrnunity development activities, which benefit low-income residents and build and develop strong and resilient neighborhoods.
The City's adopted Citizen Participation Plan, which is a component of the Consolidated Plan, requires that when a substantial change (i.e., adding an activity, canceling an activity, or redirecting funds) is proposed, the public be notified, and a public hearing be held regarding the proposed substantial changes.
Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the 2020 -2025 Consolidated Plan The Consolidated Plan is a comprehensive planning document that identifies overall housing and community development in the City. As part of the process to receive entitlement :tunds, the City is required to have a Consolidated Plan and an Annual Action Plan. The purpose of the Consolidated Plan is to identi'ty community development and housing needs and outline goals and objectives to meet those needs.
The Consolidated Plan substantial amendment will add a goal that aligns with the City's priorities of building and maintaining strong and resilient neighborhoods. The goal, as stated below, was approved by the City Council upon the approval of the Annual Action Plan 2022/2023. During the June 28, 2022 meeting, the City Council directed staff to program funds to Code Enforcement. Given that the existing Consolidated Plan did not list Neighborhood Preservation as a current goal, the amendment to the Consolidated Plan is required before HUD will approve the Code Enforcement allocation. Staff is amending the Consolidated Plan to include "Neighborhood Preservation" as an additional goal to reflect the City Council's action. Staff also updated the contact information to reflect the current Director of Community Development but no other revisions were made. * Additional Goal
Goal Geographic Target Area
Neighborhood Preservation Citywide - Eligible Areas Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2022-2023 Aru'iual Action Plan The purpose of the Annual Action Plan is to set forth specific activities and expenditures using 'funds received though the CDBG and HOME programs. The Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan was approved by City Council on June 28, 2022. Subsequent to the Plan's date of approval, one of Tweedy Mile's Fagade Improvement projects was closed and deemed non-compliant with prevailing wage requirements and thus, resulted in $43,850 of unused funds. As such, this proposed Substantial Amendment to the FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan will re-allocate $43,850 of FY 2020-2021 funds to the City's FY 2022-2023 Commercial Fagade Improvement Program. 2 63
Summarir of Proposed FY 2022/23 CDBG ProHramminz
CDBG Activities
FY 2020-
2021
CDBG
APPROVED
BUDGET
FY 2022- 2023
CDBG
APPROVED
BUDGET
PROPOSED
CHANGES
PROPOSED
FY 2022-2023
CDBG BtJDGET
AMENDMENT
N0. 1
CDBG Available Funds $2,924,194
CDBG
ADMINISTRATION $251,793 $0 $251,793
FAIR HOUSING
ADMINISTRATION $24,000 $0 $24,000
HOME PROGRAM
DELIVERY $150,000 $0 $150,000
GRAFFITI ABATEMENT $140,000 $0 $140,000
SOUTH GATE -PARK
FENCE PROJECT $575,000 $0 $575,000
CODE ENFORCEMENT $450,228 $0 $450,228
TWEEDY MILE
BUSINESS FRONTS
($43,850)
COMMERCIAL FACADE $100,000 $43,850 $143,850
COMM[n'!ITY
DEVELOPMENT
REVIT ALIZATION -
Business Sign and Website
Program
$650,000 $0 $650,000
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS $583,173 $0 $583,173
Total Budget ($43,850) $2,924,194 $43,850 $2,968,044
BACKGROUND: On October 11, 2022, the City Council continued this item to the October 25, 2022, City Council Meeting. The City of South Gate has been a recipient of CDBG funds annually since the enactment of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The City is deemed as an "entitlement" jurisdiction because it maintains a population above 50,000 and meets certain other demographic criteria. CDBG funding can be used for a variety of projects and programs primarily benefiting persons of low- and moderate-income. The City's Citizen Participation Plan requires that there be a public review process when there is a substantial amendment to City's goals, funding, and/or activities. As of the writing of this staff report, the City had not received any public comment concerning these actions.
ATTACHMENTS: A. Proposed Resolution approving Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the 2020- 2025 Consolidated Plan (including Exhibit A, Dra:tt Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan) B. Proposed Resolution approving Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Aruiual Action Plan (including Exhibit A, Draft Substantial Amendment No. 1 to FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan) C. Proof of Publication - Public Hearing Notice
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Exhibit "A"
RESOLUTION NO.
CITY OF SOUTH GATE,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
GATE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT N0. 1 TO THE 2020-2025 CDBG CONSOLIDATED PLAN
WHEREAS, the City participates in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's ("HUD") Consolidated Plan Process and receives both Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") and Home Investment Partnership ("HOME") funds. Agencies that receive funds from HUD are required to prepare and submit a Five-Year Consolidated Plan and an Annual Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Gate ("City") prepared and the City Council adopted a Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the City covering the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025 at the City Council meeting of September 22, 2020; and WHEREAS, the purposes of the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan are to identify housing and community development needs and to develop specific goals and objectives to address those needs over a five-year period as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, a requirement the City must meet in order to continue receiving federal housing and cornrnunity development funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan needs to be amended in accordance with HUD regulations through a Substantial Amendment, to add a goal to address the changing needs of the community; and WHEREAS, City staff published a public notice announcing the proposed amendment to the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan in the South Gate Press on September 8, 2022 and the thirty (30) day public review and comment period ended on October 10, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby declare that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council does hereby adopt Substantial Amendment No. 1 to the 2020- 2025 Consolidated Plan attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
SECTION 3. The City Council duly authorizes the City Manager or his/her designee to make all conforming modifications and edits and to execute all implementing documents required by HUD to implement the Substantial Amendment.
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65 SECTION 4. The City Council does hereby direct the City Manager or his/her designee to file a copy of said Substantial Amendment to 'HUD.
SECTION 5. The City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager or his/her designee to enter into agreements with eligible sub-recipients.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution which shall be effective upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on this 25'h day of October 2022.
CITY OF SOUTH GATE:
BY:
Al Rios, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Raul F. Salinas, City Attorney
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
FISCAL YEARS 2020-2025
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
Substantial Amendment No. 1- October 25, 2022
Original Approval by the City Council on September 22, 2020 67 Table of Contents
ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b). .4 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) .9 PR-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) . 10 PR-15 Citizen Participation . 15
NA-05 0verview . 16
NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a, b, c). . 17 NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems - 91.205 (b)(2). . 25 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems - 91.205 (b)(2) . 28 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens - 91.205 (b)(2). .31 NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion - 91.205(b)(2) . 32 NA-35 Public Housing - 91.205(b). . 33
NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment - 91.205(c) . 37
NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b, d) .40 NA-50 Non-Housing Commu nity Development Needs - 91.215 (f). . 49 MA-05 0verview. . 50
MA-10 Number of Housing Units - 91.210(a)&(b)(2). . 51 MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) 54 MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing - 91.210(a) 58 MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing - 91.210(b). 62 MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services - 91.210(c). 65 MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services - 91.210(d). . 69 MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing - 91.210(e). .71 MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets - 91.215 (f) . 73 MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion . 80
MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income Households - 91.210(a)(4),
91.310(a)(2)......................... .............. ...... ................................... ....................... ................85 MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3) 87 SP-05 0verview . 89
SP-10 Geographic Priorities - 91.215 (a)(l) . 90
SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a%2). .91
Consolidated Plan SOUTH GATE 2
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)
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68 SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions - 91.215 (b). . 97 SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c) (1,2).
SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure - 91.215(k) SP-45 Goals Summary - 91.215(a)(4)..
SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement - 91.215(c).
SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing - 91.215(h)
SP-60 Homelessness Strategy - 91.215(d)
SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards - 91.215(i).
SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy - 91.215(j)
SP-80 Monitoring - 91.230.
Consolidated Plan
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 iexp. 06/30/2018)
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ES-OS Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that entitlement jurisdictions submit a Consolidated Plan on the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).
The IDIS template contains relevant sections and a series of questions to complete the Consolidated Plan.
The 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan was developed using the IDIS template and in accordance with statutory requirements and federal regulations.
Prior to receiving funds, the City must submit to HUD a Five-Year Consolidated Plan which outlines a five- year plan for the use of CDBG and HOME funds, an Annual Action Plan, which describes the annual goals and objectives to be met in a program year in relation to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), which reports on the goals that were accomplished during the program year within the Consolidated Plan year.
Annually, the City of South Gate receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds from the u.s. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) based on a HUD formula.
South Gate is one of 1,209 communities in the country that receive CDBG funds.
In 1990, Congress passed the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (P.L. 101-625), or NAHA, which stated that the nation's housing policy was not meeting the goal of providing "decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable living environments for all Americans" that was first set out in the Housing Act of 1949.
The law revised, amended, or repealed several existing housing programs and authorized some new programs, including the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (often just referred to as HOME).
HOME funds are awarded annually as formula grants to participating jurisdictions (PJs). The program's flexibility allows local governments to use HOME funds for grants, direct loans, loan guarantees or other forms of credit enhancements, or rental assistance or security deposits.
South Gate is one of 587 localities in the country that receive HOME funds.
2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview
The CDBG and HOME funds will be used to meet the objectives and goals/outcomes established in the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan. The goals and objectives have been informed by the needs assessment and developed in consultation with residents, service agencies, other funding partners, and businesses to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities for low to moderate income households.
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Preservation and rehabilitation of the existing housing stock using CDBG and HOME funds.
Expand and improve the quality and quantity of public service programs.
Promote fair housing.
Provide infrastructure and public facility funding.
Target code enforcement activities to public health and safety issues.
Provide financial assistance for the rehabilitation of commercial fagade improvements.
Economic Development activities that provide small business support and retention Housing rehabilitation.
Public Services, including mental health support, domestic violence prevention, and substance abuse services.
Evaluation of past performance
The City continually strives to improve the performance of its operations and those of its funded agencies. The City prepares the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation and Report (CAPER) annually, which documents progress toward meeting needs and achieving strategies established in the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plans.
Over the past years, the City's CDBG funds were used exclusively for meeting the three goals of providing decent housing; creating a suitable living environment; and expanding economic opportunities to low-and moderate-income persons in South Gate
City Table I describes past performance for the first four years of the five-year 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan.
City Table 1
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' 11,492 91.9%
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Assisted 51 340%
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Housing Other 3000 0ther 1,430 47.7%
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Rehabilitated
2 Rental
Housing Units
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Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated
25 Homeowner
Housing Units 24 96%
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and Public
Facility
Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities
other than
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Housing Benefit
100,000 Persons
Assisted
210,436 210.44%
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Public Service Activities
other than
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit
3,000 Persons
Assisted
2,546 84.87%
4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process Community outreach is an important component of developing the Consolidated Plan. Outreach efforts included informing the public that the City was in the process of creating the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan and encouraging public participation. To ensure that its 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan was based on an accurate needs assessment, the City used the following approaches to involve residents, service providers, and otherinterested persons and organizations.
South Gate Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC): The CAC is an advisory board created by the City Council to ensure constant dialog exists between City Hall and the community. The role of the CAC is twofold, first to ensure that the City Council is appraised of the needs, desires, and interests of City residents. Second, to review funding applications and to make recommendations to the City Council on funding allocations.
The CAC, which meets six times a year, is comprised of 20 members representing the demographic and social range of residents in the City. The CAC was actively involved in the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan process. The CAC reviewed the Community Needs Survey and Public Services Application packet. Additionally, the CAC reviewed the 2020-2021 Public Services applications and made selection and funding recommendations to the City Council for inclusion in the 2020/2021 Annual Action Plan. It is anticipated that the CAC will continue to serve in an advisory role to the CDBG process. 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan Survey: To ensure that it correctly analyzed the needs of the community, the City created a Community Needs Survey. The survey was published in English and Spanish and posted on the City's webpage and social media platforms. The survey asked respondents about priority needs, affordable housing, target populations, how to address homeless needs, among other needs and priorities.
The City received a total of 217 responses. Close to 90% of the responses received were from South Gate residents. Other respondents included people who work in South Gate, business owners, rental housing providers, and service providers. The survey responses were reviewed and incorporated into the Consolidated Plan.
community veetings: The City held a workshop to encourage residents, service providers, and other interested persons and organizations to voice their perceptions of community needs, to prioritize those needs, and to discuss the best way to distribute limited CDBG funds. The community meetings were held on June 16, 2020 and June 17, 2020. One community member attended each meeting. A notice of the meeting was mailed to all known service providers operating in the City, published in a local newspaper, Consolidated Plan SOUTH GATE 6
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72 and posted on the City's website and social media platforms. A presentation was given during the meetings with an overview and purpose of the Consolidated Plan and CDBG activities.
Stakeholder Interviews: In addition to encouraging participation in the needs survey and workshop, the City consulted directly with a variety of public and private sector agencies that provide services in South Gate to help determine available resources and community needs. Stakeholders that were reached out to and/or responded included:
* Maria Davila, Mayor Helpline Youth Counseling
* Fair Housing Foundation
Salvation Army
* Southern California Rehabilitation
Services
* TweedyMileAssociation
AI Rios, Vice Mayor
* Pilar Avalos, Councilmember
* Denise Diaz, Councilmember
* Gil Hurtado Councilmember
Arturo Cervantes, Assistant City
Manager/Director of Public Works
* Steve Costley, Interim Director of Parks
and Recreation
Stakeholders listed the following most common issues and needs:
* Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic
* Emergency preparedness and response
* Affordable housing. When asked about their housing options, almost 50% of respondents stated they "Cannot afford the rent or mortgage in a preferred neighborhood." * Rental assistance
* Senior housing
* Improvements and upgrades to parks & recreational facilities and programs * ADAaccessibilityimprovementstopublicroadsandfacilities.91%ofrespondentsthinkthat"ADA accessibility improvements to public roads/facilities" is either "important" or "extremely important."
* Homeless prevention
* Emergency Shelters
* Safe routes to schools
* Street improvements
* First time buyer programs
* Green building
* Neighborhood crime prevention programs
* Technologyupgrades,includingbroadbandandbridgingthedigitaldivide * Economic and workforce development
* Infrastructure maintenance
* Non-profit capacity building and social services City Council Public Hearing-August 11, 2020- At the Public Hearing, staff provided an overview of the draft Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. Staff went over the proposed CDBG and HOME budgets for Fiscal year 2020-2021.
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Public comments included comments on community needs and suggestions for activities to fund.
Suggested activities included:
* Affordable housing
* Addressing homelessness
* Technology needs (Wi-Fi)
* Creating a more environmental and sustainable City * Addressing food insecurity
* Mental health services
* Resources for students
* Allocatingmorefundingtopublicservices
Rent & utility assistance.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All comments were accepted.
7. Summary
Based on public comments changes were made to activity allocations to fund activities noted by the public including, mental health, food insecurity, rental and utility assistance, and increased economic development opportunities.
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1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. [J,p:I;Q:,_QQ-4/4g;:g':aJJ7J7Ja'.'J7.Jm. "T"?FT'=';;-_ '.7 :-:7"=;77. i;jij71_iia'57i;'l:J:':, ! CDBG Administrator City of South Gate Community Development Department, Housing Division
HOME Administrator City of South Gate Community Development Department, Housing Division
Table 1- Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The City of South Gate (City) is the Lead Agency for the CDBG and HOME entitlement programs. The City's Community Development Department is responsible for the administration and preparation of the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans and Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Reports (CAPER).
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
The Community Development Director, Housing Manager, and Housing Specialist are the public contacts for the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans:
Meredith T. Elguira
Community Development Director
City of South Gate
8650 California Avenue, South Gate, CA
90280 P: (323) 563-9566
[email protected]
Carol Averell
Housing Manager
City of South Gate
8650 California Avenue, South Gate, CA
90280 P: (323) 563-9535
[email protected]
Vanessa Barrera
Housing Specialist
City of South Gate
8650 California Avenue, South Gate, CA
90280 P: (323) 563-9590
[email protected]
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1. Introduction
The consolidated planning process requires entitlement grantees to reach out to and consult with other public and private agencies during the development of the 5-Year Consolidated Plan (Plan). The City of South Gate consulted with key City departments in the development of the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan including: Building and Safety, Planning, Code Enforcement, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works.
Information contained in the needs assessment was collected in consultation with the public and public service organizations as described in several narratives of the Consolidated Plan. These agencies represented a wide range of needs including homeless persons, low-income youth, persons with disabilities, elderly persons, and persons with alcohol/substance abuse problems. City staff actively sought to obtain a complete understanding of the problems in South Gate and then suggested solutions from these community partners who work directly with the most vulnerable populations.
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(1)).
The City staff consulted with the following agencies/entities in preparing the Consolidated Plan:
* Affordable Housing: South Gate Housing staff, South Gate Housing Authority, and local Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) that assist low-income individuals, seniors, and disabled populations.
* Health Services: Los Angeles County Public Health Department, (specifically the Childhood Lead- Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Program).
* Homeless Services: Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), The Salvation Army Bell Shelter, People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), and Southeast Churches Service Center, which assists families with obtaining adequate food.
and Southern California@ Special Needs: Home Ownership for Personal Empowerment (HOPE) Rehabilitation Services.
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 In December of 1993, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles Mayor and City Council created the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) as an independent, joint powers authority. LAHSA is the lead agency in the Los Angeles Continuum of Care, which is the regional planning body that coordinates housing and services for homeless families and individuals in Los Angeles County.
LAHSA coordinates and manages over 5300 million annually in federal, state, county, and city funds for programs that provide shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness.
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76 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 included: reviewing data provided by the LAHSA, consultations with the Salvation Army Bell Shelter and PATH.
The Los Angeles Continuum of Care 2018 Homeless Count estimates that South Gate has 261 unsheltered homeless persons. Unsheltered data combines homeless persons found outside with the estimate of persons residing in cars, vans, campers/RVs, tents, and other encampments. 4,934 demographic survey interviews were conducted, within the LAHSA service area, with homeless persons from December 2017 to March 2018. The count does not include persons in domestic violence shelters and the CalWORKs Homeless Assistance Program. The data does not include unaccompanied minors, transitional age youth, and young families experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
The City's unsheltered homeless are found in various situations. "Persons in makeshift shelters" (91) and "persons living on the street" (75) together comprise almost two-thirds (64%) of all homeless persons.
The other homeless persons are "in tents" (27); "in RVs/campers" (26); "in vans" (24); and "in cars" (18).
The data source for the City's homeless count is Los Angeles Continuum of Care, Greater Los Angeles 2018 Homeless County by City/Community.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies, and procedures for the administration of HMIS South Gate does not receive or allocate Emergency Solutions Grand (ESG) funds. The City collaborates with local service providers and will generally fund agencies based in South Gate as well as in the neighboring communities to meet the needs of the homeless and provide regional coverage. The City continues to collaborate with LAHSA and local service providers to assist this segment of the population.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations, and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
Table 2 identifies the entities that participated in the process of developing the Consolidated Plan.
Table 3 describes the planning efforts considered during the preparation of the Consolidated Plan.
In addition, the City consulted several reports and studies which identified needs, strategies, and goals such as those listed below:
@ County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health, Los Angeles Coordinated HN Needs Assessment (LACHNA), 2017 Final Report
* County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Social Services, Caseload Characteristics Report, December 2015
* LACountyStrategicPlan.com, A Consensus Strategic Plan for Economic Development in Los Angeles County
* CountyofLosAngeles,LosAngelesCountyStrategicPlanforEconomicDevelopment @ Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, 2017-2020 Local Area Plan: Business Consolidated Plan SOUTH GATE 11
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77 Engagement, Program Alignment & Skills Building, Creating Pathways to the Middle Class * Los Angeles County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) Mount Saint Mary's U niversity, 2016 Report on the Status of Women in Los Angeles County * Los Angeles County PSA 19, Area Agency on Aging, 2016-2020 Area Plan, April 13, 2016 * LosAngelesContinuumofCare,2019GreaterLosAngelesHomelessCount,July29,2019 * City of South Gate, 2014-2021 Housing Element
* U.S.DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment,CityofBellflowerComprehensiveHousing Affordability Strategy ("CHAS") Data, 2012-2016 American Community Survey Gateway Cities Council of Governments, Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Gateway Cities Region, November 17, 2015 Table 2 - Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION
Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Organization was contacted and provided
input on housing affordability, fair housing
issues, and landlord/tenant complaints.
2 Agency/Group/Organization NEWST ART HOUSING CORPORATION, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Organization was contacted and provided
input on housing. NewStart has developed
affordable housing in South Gate.
3 Agency/Group/Organization HOME OWNERSHIP FOR PERSONAL
EMPOWERMENT (HOPE)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Organization was contacted and provided
input on housing and supportive services for
adults with special needs. HOPE has
developed affordable housing in South
Gate.
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78 Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting All major agencies providing a full range of public services in and around the City of South Gate were contacted to request comments.
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?
State Plan forlndependent
Living (SPIL) for 2017-2019
State Independent Living
Council
(SILC)
The Strategic Plan has goals in
support of the State Plan for
Independent Living because
many of South Gate's seniors are
frail and disabled.
Los Angeles Continuum of Care Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
The Continuum ofCare identifies
funding and activities assisting
LA County's homeless including
one project helping South Gate's
homeless population. The City's
homeless goals and strategy
support those of the Continuum
of Care.
Four-Year Area Plan on Aging
July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2020
Area Plan Update
July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018
Los Angeles Department of
Aging
The Strategic Plan supportive
housing goals for the elderly and
frail elderly support those of the
Area Plan on Aging.
Los Angeles County
Comprehensive HIV Plan
(2017-2021)
Los Angeles County Commission
on HIV
County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Health
The Strategic Plan includes goals
based on the goals, needs, and
strategies identified in the
County"s Comprehensive HIV
Plan.
2014-2021 Housing Element of
the General Plan
City of South Gate The Strategic Plan goals are
based on those included in the
2014-2021 Housing Element.
Gateway to the Future:
Capital Improvement Program
City of South Gate Public facility and public
improvement needs and goals
are based in part on those
described in the Capital
Improvement Plan.
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79 Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(1))
South Gate staff has contacted other local jurisdictions within Los Angeles County to consult on their CDBG projects as well as their planning coordination. Among these cities are Cudahy, Lynwood, and Huntington Park.
Narrative (optional):
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80 PR-IS Citizen Participation
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreac
h
Summary of
response/attendanc
e
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comment
s not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 2020-2025
Consolidated Plan
survey
March 2, 2020
Non-target/broad
Community
All interested
persons
217 persons
responded to the
survey
Survey responses
are presented in the
appropriate sections
of the Consolidated
Plan
All comments accepted N/A
2 Community
Meeting
June 16, 2020
Non-target/broad
Community
All interested
persons
1 person
representingthe City
Library
Person was
interested in CDBG
services
All comments accepted N/A
3 Community
Meeting
June 17, 2020
Non-target/broad
Community
All interested
persons
1 City resident Person was
interested in CDBG
public service
funding
All comments accepted N/A
4 Public Review
Period
August 4 - August
11, 2020
Non-target/broad
Community
All interested
persons
No comments
received
No comments
received
No comments received N/A
5 Public Hearing
August 25, 2020 &
September 22,
2020
Non-target/broad
Community
All interested
persons
29 comments
received
Comments
expressed interest
on activities that
should be funded
with CDBG funds.
All comments accepted N/A
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal setting Citizen Participation Outreach
Table 4 - Citizen Participation Outreach
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Needs Assessment
NA-05 0verview
Needs Assessment Oveniiew
The needs assessment includes data on:
* Housing Needs Assessment (NA-10)
Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems (NA-15) * Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems (NA-20) * Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens (NA-25) * Public Housing (NA-35)
Homeless Needs Assessment (NA-40)
* Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment (NA-45)
* Non-Housing Community Development Needs (NA-50)
Housing needs refer to:
A housing unit that lacks complete kitchen facilities * A housing unit that lacks complete plumbing facilities * Crowding - more than one person per room
* Severe crowding - more than 1.5 persons per room * Cost burden - more than 30% of gross income spent on housing costs * Severe cost burden - more than 50% of gross income spent on housing costs Consolidated Plan SOUTH GATE
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Table 5 shows that the number of households and population slightly increased between 2009 and 2015, increasing by 1%. The number of households decreased to 23,400 resulting in a decrease of 1%. Table 5 alSO ShOWS that the median hOuSehOld increased 2% from !>42,556 tO S43,552 between 2009 and 2015.
Table 6 shows the number of households by income group and household type. Seventy-one percent of all households have low/moderate incomes. Low/moderate incomes consists of households with less than 80% of the area median income.
The table shows that the majority (49%) of households in South Gate are comprised of small family households. Small family households consist of two (2) to four (4) persons. Large family households consist of five (5) or more persons. Large family households comprise 29% of the households in the City of South Gate.
Elderly households (those with at least one person 62 years of age or older) comprised 29% of households in South Gate.
As defined by HUD in the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, housing problems include:
* Units with physical defects (lacking complete kitchen or bathroom) * Overcrowded conditions (housing units with more than one person per room) * Housing cost burden (including utilities) exceeding 30% of gross income * Severe housing cost burden (including utilities) exceeding 50% of gross income There is a need for affordable housing in South Gate. Housing problems in the City impact renter households more significantly than owner households. In general, renter-households experience substandard housing, overcrowding and severe cost burdens to a greater extent than owner-households. (Refer to the total renter/owner columns in Table 7 - Housing Problems Table) To further dissect the housing problems, the following tables provide additional details on housing needs and problems:
* Table7presentsthenumberofhouseholdswithoneormorehousingproblems(inadequatehousing, overcrowding, cost burden of 50%, or cost burden of 30%) by income and tenure. * Table 8 summarizes the number of households with more than one or more severe housing problems by income and tenure. Severe housing problems are inadequate housing, severe overcrowding (1.51 persons or more per room), and housing cost burden of 50%.
Table 9 isolates those households with housing cost burdens of over 30% (inclusive of those with a cost burden of over 50%) by income and tenure.
* Table 10 further isolates those households with a cost burden of over 50%.
Table 11 presents overcrowding by household type.
Table 12 is intended to show overcrowding for households with children. However, the American Community Survey provides no data for the City.
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Small Family Households 2,400 2,770 2,885 1,310 2,190 Large Family Households 1,120 1,535 1,680 1,035 1,320 Household contains at least one
person 62-74 years of age 1,050 875 1,320 620 845
Household contains at least one-
person age 75 or older 655 445 395 220 275
Households with one or more
children 6 years old or younger 1,630 1,830 1,525 735 459 Table 6 - Total Households Table
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Source:
2011-2015 CHAS
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Lacking complete
plumbing or kitchen
facilities
160 45 40 o 245 o 15 25 o 40
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- With >1.51 people
per room (and
complete kitchen and
plumbing)
665 400 170 80 1,315 30 75 165 75 345
Overcrowded - With
1.01-1.5 people per
room (and none ofthe
above problems)
740 825 585 185 2,335 65 245 330 305 945
Housing cost burden
greater than 50% of
income (and none of
the above problems)
2,235 485 60 o 2,780 580 730 350 50 1,710
Housing cost burden
greater than 30% of
income (and none of
the above problems)
340 1,550 635 65 2,590 . 125 210 1,275 370 1,980
Zero/negative Income
(and none of the above
problems)
100 o o o 100 80 o o o 80
Table ; - Housing Problems Table
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS
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560 1,835 1,955 770 5,120 325 640 2,065 1,220 4,250
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Elderly 665 220 54 939 320 185 159 664
Other 540 240 115 895 60 54 55 169
Total need by
income
4,085 2,970 849 7,904 795 1,229 1,979 4,003
Data
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2011-2015 CHAS
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Total need by
income
3,510 635 69 4,214 660 940 395 1,995
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CH AS
Tible 10 - Cost Burden > 50%
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NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
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1,240 960 545 165 2,910 90 145 260 180 675
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unrelated family
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200 275 205 95 775 4 175 230 200 609
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15 10 4 o 29 o o 4 o 4
Total need by
income
1,455 1,245 754 260 3,714 94 320 494 380 1,288
Table 11- Crcwding In'Jormation - 1/2
Data
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2011-2015 CHAS
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Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance.
According to the 2017 American Community Survey (ACS), approximately 12.5% (N =2,991) of the City's households are single person households. The tenure breakdown of single person households was: 38% were homeowners while 62% were renters. Furthermore, almost 1,400 of the 1-person households have one or more persons 65 years of age or older.
An indicator of the households in need of housing assistance is poverty. The 2017 ACS reports that almost 1,000 householders living alone had incomes below the poverty level. This number represents approximately one-third of all one-person households.
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.
Persons with Disabilities: The 2017 ACS estimates that there are 8,832 disabled persons living in South Gate: 4,315 persons have one disability and 4,517 have 2 or more disabilities. The disabled persons can be either a member of a household (say someone less than 18 years of age), or a disabled householder who owns or rents the housing, or a disabled person living in a group home. The ACS (72) and State Department of Finance (88) report a low number of disabled and non-disabled persons living in group Consolidated Plan SOUTH GATE 21
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87 quarters. Thus, almost all disabled persons live in a household and not group housing or in an assisted living facility or other types of housing designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
Approximately 25% (2,162/8,832) of disabled persons had poverty level incomes, according to the 2016 American Community Survey. This percentage is an indicator of the need for housing assistance.
Specific data are unavailable on the housing problems (i.e., cost burden) experienced by disabled householders. Since most disabled persons live in households with one or more disabled person, it is reasonable to assume that such households also experience housing problems to the same or greater extent that households with no disabled members do. That is, problems such as cost burden and severe cost burden are also problems confronting households with a disabled member.
Like most individuals, people with disabilities prefer to live independent and productive lives in their own homes. They have a need and desire for safe and decent housing.
During the Area Plan on Aging public hearings, one participant commented that "Assistance is needed for individuals with disabilities and Alzheimer"s disease." Another participant said that "Housing issues and being homeless can upend your mental health." According to the 2018 Los Angeles County Homeless Count, 26% of the homeless reported a serious mental illness
Victims of Domestic Violence: Data compiled by the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health indicates that in 2014 there were 275 domestic violence calls for assistancein South Gate. The 2016 Report on the Status of Women in Los Angeles County explains that in 2014 in Los Angeles County 34% of the calls for assistance involved a weapon; where a weapon was involved, "personal weapons" as in fists, feet, etc. were most commonly used in the assault. The 2018 GreaterLosAngeles Homeless Countfound that 3,076 homeless persons were homeless due to fleeing domestic/intimate partner violence, a number that represents 6% of all homeless individuals.
Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking: According to the California Women's Health Survey (CWHS), approximately 40% of California women experience physical intimate partner violence in their lifetimes (male lifetime prevalence rates are not available).
Emergency shelter as well as counseling and other services often are needed by the victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
What are the most common housing problems?
As mentioned previously, the most common and severe housing problem in South Gate is housing cost burden. In fact, approximately 11,900 low/mod income households are cost burdened (>30%). Units with physical defects, or substandard units, were the least common housing problem for the City.
City Table 2 describes the number of low- and moderate-income renter and owner households that experience cost burden and severe cost burden. Among low- and moderate-income renters, 73% are cost Consolidated Plan
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burdened and 39% are extremely cost burdened. The data demonstrate that 70% of all low- and moderate- income owners are cost burdened and 35% are severely cost burdened.
City Table 2
City of South Gate
Cost Burden and Severe Cost Burden
by Income and Tenure: 2014
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Owners 5,715 4,000 70% 1,985 35%
Note: Low/moderate income means less than 80% ofthe area median income Cost burden = 30% or more of income spent on housing costs Severe cost burden = 50% or more spent on housing costs Source: Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy ("CHAS") Data, 2011-2015 American Community Survey Low- and moderate-income households are especially adversely impacted by severe housing cost burdens. A recent Harvard study remarked on the consequences of high housing costs:
After paying large shares of their incomes for housing, cost burdened households cut back spending on other vital needs. According to the 2014 Consumer Expenditure Survey, severely burdened households in the bottom expenditure quartile (a proxy for low income) had just 5500 left over to cover all other monthly expenses, while otherwise similar households living in affordable housing had more than twice that amount to spend. As a result, severely cost- burdened households spent 41 percent less on food and 74 percent less on healthcare than their counterparts living in housing they could afford. To avoid cost burdens, low-income households often trade off location for affordability. In consequence, low-income households livingin housing they can afford spend nearly three times more on transportation than households with severe burdens. Low-income households without cost burdens are also more likely to live in inadequate units.
Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems? Overall, renter-households are more impacted by housing cost burden iSSueS than owner households. In fact, renters constitute 64% of all cost-burdened households. Renters also experience crowding and severe overcrowding to a greater extent than owners. Small, related families comprise the largest number of cost burdened householders, exceeding the number of large related and elderly households.
Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children (especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance
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89 The City has 3,300 extremely low-income renter households who are extremely cost burdened.
Within the 3,300 total there are 650 extremely low-income renter large, related families who are severely cost burdened.
These families face difficulties in meeting their monthly housing obligations and could lose their housing because of the lack of financial resources.
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:
Households at risk of becoming homeless include those extremely low-income households with a severe housing cost burden (spending 50% or more of their income on housing).
Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness
Extremely low-income households with a severe housing cost burden are more likely to lose their housing in the event of !oss of employment or other unexpected expenses. Income stagnation combined with rising rents increase the risk of homelessness.
Whereas incomes have not increased over the past few years, rents have continued to rise. The rental housing cost index of the Consumer Price Index increased by 5.4% between November 2018 and November 2019 in the Los Angeles County-Orange County area.
While efforts to produce affordable housing are important to reducing disproportionate housing needs, it also is important to find ways to increase household incomes through jobs having higher wages and other economic development strategies.
Discussion
See discussions above.
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90 NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems - 91.205 (b)(2) ASseSs the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need.
Introduction
A disproportionately greater need exists when the members of a racial or ethnic group at a given income level experience housing problems at a greater rate (10 percentage points or more) than the income level.
For example, assume that 60% of all low-income households within a jurisdiction have a housing problem and 70% of low-income Hispanic households have a housing problem. In this case, low-income Hispanic households have a disproportionately greater need.
This section has four tables that capture the number of housing problems by income, race, and ethnicity.
Each table provides data for a different income level (O-30%, 30-50%, 50-80%, and 80-100% AMI). The four housing problems are: 1) lacks complete kitchen facilities; 2) lacks complete plumbing facilities; 3) more than one person per room; and 4) cost burden greater than 30%. The four tables are:
* Table 13 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0-30% AMI * Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI * Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI * Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI Households having no/negative income (column 4 in the tables) refers to the number of households whose income is zero or negative due to self-employment, dividends, and net rental income. These households are not included in the other two categories. Households with zero or negative income cannot have a cost burden, but still require housing assistance and are, therefore, counted separately. 0%-30% of Area Median Income
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Jurisdiction as a whole 4,940 415 180
White 205 80 o
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Asian 20 4 o
American Indian, Alaska Native o o o
Pacific Islander o o o
Hispanic 4,635 320 180
Table 13 - Disproportionally Greatcir Need 0 - 30% AMI Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS
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1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
30%-50% of Area Median Income
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Jurisdiction as a whole 4,575 715 o
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Asian 4 4 o
American Indian Alaska Native o o o
Pacific Islander o o o
Hispanic 4,365 620 o
Table 14 - Disp:oportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI Data
Source:
2011-2015 CH AS
*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%
50%-80% of Area Median Income
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Table 15 - Disp:oportionally Greater N=ed 50 - 80% AMI Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
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92 80%-100% of Area Median Income
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Hispanic 1,090 1,460 o
Table 16 - Disprzportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI Data
Source:
2011-2015 CH AS
*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%
Discussion
The racial and ethnic groups experiencing disproportionate housing needs include:
* 0%-30 % Area Median Income: Black/African American. 100% of the households have one or more of the four housing problems.
* 30%-50% Area Median Income: Black/African American. 100% of the households have one or more of the four housing problems.
* 50%-80%AreaMedianlncome:Asian.100%ofthehouseholdshaveoneormoreofthefourhousing problems.
* 80%-100% Area Median Income: None
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93 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems - 91.205 (b%2) Introduction
A disproportionately greater need exists when the members of racial or ethnic group at a given income level experience housing problems at a greater rate (10 percentage points or more) than the income level.
The following tables identify the extent of severe housing problems by income and race. Severe housing problems include inadequate housing (lacking complete kitchen or plumbing facilities), severe overcrowding (1.51 persons per room), and housing cost burden of 50% or more.
This section has four tables that capture the number of housing problems by income, race, and ethnicity.
The four tables are:
* Table 17 - Severe Housing Problems 0-30% AMI
* Table 18 - Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI * Table 19 - Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI * Table20-SevereHousingProblems80-100%AMI
0%-30% of Area Median Income
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Asian 20 4 o
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Pacific Islander o o o
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Table 17 - 5 evere Housing Problems O - 30% AMI
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50%
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Table 18 - S =vere Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI
Data
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2011-2015 CHAS
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Table 19 - S=vere Housing Problenis 50 - 80% AMI
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CH AS
*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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Source:
2011-2015 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:
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Discussion
None of the racial and ethnic groups are experiencing disproportionate severe housing needs.
The primary reason for this outcome is that Hispanic householders comprise most of all householders and, therefore, contribute to the "jurisdiction as a whole" percentages. Thus, Hispanics and "jurisdiction as a whole" percentages are almost identical, On the other hand, White householders have incomes generally higher than the other population groups and, consequently, would not experience disproportionate housing needs. The two groups that have disproportionate housing needs are Black/African American and Asian householders.
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96 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens - 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need.
Introduction:
A disproportionate greater need exists when the members of a racial or ethnic group at a given income level experience housing problems at a greater rate (10 percentage points or more) than the income level.
Housing Cost Burden
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Table 21- Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS
Discussion:
The racial and ethnic groups experiencing disproportionate housing needs include:
Almost 56% of all householders spend 30% of more of their income on housing costs, including utilities.
The percentages of households by race and ethnicity that are cost burdened are listed below:
* White: 36.2%
* Black/African American: 65.4%
ii Asian: 33.3%
* American Indian/Alaska Native: 0%
Pacific Islander: 0%
Hispanic: 56.9%
Black/African American greater needs in terms of housing cost burdens.
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97 NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion - 91.205(b)(2) Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately greater need than the needs of that income category as a whole? Please refer to the discussions provided under specific needs by income group presented earlier.
If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs? Housing needs of low- and moderate-income minority households have been previously identified.
Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community?
South Gate does not have a "racially or ethnically concentrated area of poverty" meaning "a geographic area with significant concentrations of poverty and minority concentrations." The term "racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty" refers to a census tract that - * Has a minority population of 50% or more
* Has 40% or more individuals living at or below the poverty line None of South Gate's census tracts meet these two thresholds.
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Introduction
The South Gate Housing Authority (SGHA) provides management and oversight of all units and vouchers in the City.
The SGHA administers the Section 8 Housing Voucher program for the South Gate area. A Section 8 voucher assists eligible families pay the rent for apartments owned by private landlords. Participating families are responsible for finding an apartment and landlord that will accept the voucher. Families must meet income guidelines to qualify for the Section 8 program. Both parties will enter into a lease agreement, with the tenant paying the security deposit. The SGHA inspects Section 8 properties prior to move-in and on a yearly basis to ensure that apartments comply with HUD standards for safety, size, and accessibility. The Housing Authority also offers several affordable senior housing developments, some with units accessible for persons with disabilities.
The City of South Gate does not administer Public Housing units.
The following tables contain additional information:
* Table 22 Vouchers in use
Table 23 Income and other characteristics of tenants * Table 24 Race of residents
* Table 25 Ethnicity of residents
Totals in Use
Tible 22 - Public Housing by F rogram 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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Table 23 - Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
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Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible units:
South Gate does not administer Public Housing and does not currently maintain a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher list.
Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders N/A
How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large? N/A
Discussion
N/A
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NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment - 91.205(c)
Introduction:
According to the 2019 PIT Homeless Count, 53% of people experiencing first-time homelessness cited "economic hardship" as a leading factor causing their homelessness. Approximately one fourth of unsheltered adults lost their housing in 2018 and is experiencing homelessness for the first time. Among other factors cited in the 2019 PIT Homeless Count are wages not keeping pace with rental costs and the lack of affordable housing production.
The Los Angeles Continuum of Care 2020 PIY homeless count has been completed, however the data at the City/Community geographic area has not yet been released. The Los Angeles Continuum of Care 2019 Homeless Count estimates that South Gate has 357 unsheltered homeless persons. Unsheltered data combines homeless persons found living in the following arrangements:
* In makeshift shelters 129
* On the street
* In vans
0 In tents
* In cars
In RVs/campers
The count does not include persons in domestic violence shelters, unaccompanied minors, transitional age youth, and persons receiving motel vouchers.
South Gate is located within Service Planning Area 7. The 2019 homeless count estimates that there are 563 homeless youth within Service Planning Area 7.
If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year," and "number of days that persons experience homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth):
The Greater Los Angeles 2019 Homeless Count does not provide estimates on the above characteristics of the homeless population at the city/community geographic level. Therefore, this Information is unavailable for South Gate"s homeless population. The 2019 Homeless Count did find that 8,950 adults experienced homelessness for the first time within the last year Nature and Extent of Homelesiiness: (Optional)
Race: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional)
Ethnicity: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional)
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Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the families of veterans.
Among the 357 unsheltered homeless it is unknown how many are individuals, families, families with children, orveterans. The GreaterLosAngeles20l9Homeless CountybyCity/Communitydoes not provide estimates of these characteristics at the city level. It is assumed that most, if not all, homeless people need housing assistance because they have zero or negative incomes. However, 53% of people experiencing homelessness for the first time cited "economic hardship" as a leading factor causing their homelessness. Additionally, LAHSA has described the lack of affordable housing production as driving the regional increase in homelessness.
Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group.
The Greater Los Angeles 2019 Homeless Count by City/Community does not provide estimates of the race or ethnicity of the City"s 357 unsheltered homeless persons. Both the 2019 and 2020 homeless counts provide data on the race and ethnicity of the homeless population counted for the entire Los Angeles Continuum of Care. The 2020 homeless counts show the following:
* HispanicorLatino: 36%
* Black/African American:
* White:
* American Indian/Alaska Native:
* Multi-Racial/Other:
* Asian:
* Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:
Data on homeless subpopulations are unavailable from the 2019 and 2020 counts for the City of South Gate. However, the 2020 subpopulation data for the entire geographic area encompasses within the Los Angeles Continuum of Care are noted below:
Chronically homeless 24,484
Substance abuse disorder
Serious mental illness
Physically disabled
Developmentally disabled
Domestic Violence
38% of total homeless count
27% of 18+ years homeless count
25% of 18+ years homeless count
19% of 18+ years homeless count
9% of 18+ years homeless count
7% of 18+ years homeless count
6% of total homeless count
2% of 18+ years homeless count
15,203
14,125
10,833
5,292
3,884
3,681
1,165
69 Veterans
HIV/AIDS
unaccompanied youth
Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.
South Gate has an estimated 357 unsheltered homeless persons. Sheltered homeless persons include individuals, families, and unaccompanied minors sleeping in emergency shelters, transitional housing, or Consolidated Plan
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safe havens that are located within the boundaries of the community on the night of the Homeless Count.
However, there are no shelter accommodations located within South Gate.
Discussion:
Despite all the best efforts to end homelessness, individuals and families experience temporary homelessness due to a lack of sufficient and stable income, chronic or sudden health problems, domestic violence, untreated mental illness, chronic substance abuse, and youth who lack parental, foster orinstitutional care among other causes.
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NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b, d) Introduction:
Certain households, because of their age, frailties, disabilities, or substance abuse have unique or special housing needs which differ from those of the general population. Some may require special accommodations while others may have difficulty finding housing due to their special needs. Special needs groups include the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with alcohol or drug addiction, and victims of domestic violence.
Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your communityo In 2018, according to the ACS, the City had 4,131 elderly householders (65+), a number that represents about 17% of all households in the City.
Self-care difficulty refers to survey respondents who said they had "difficulty dressing or bathing." Difficulty with these activities are two of six specific Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) often used by health care providers to assess patients" self-care needs.
Independent living difficulty refers to survey respondents who stated that due to a physical, mental, or emotional condition; they had difficulty "doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor"s office or shopping." Difficulty with this activity is one of several Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) used by health care providers in making care decisions.
South Gate's frail elderly population could be as large as approximately 3,380 persons. This number represents seniors 65 years of age or older with a self-care difficulty (N= 1,326) or an independent living difficulty (N=2,054). It is possible that some elderly have both difficulties.
Many of the frail elderly also live on fixed incomes. And many also need home modifications to help prevent falls.
Persons with Mental, Physical, and/or Developmental Disabilities: As aptly described in the 2014-2022 Housing Element:
Disabled individuals have unique housing needs because they may be limited in mobility or in their ability to care for themselves. In addition, the earning power of disabled persons may be limited.
Their housing need is also often compounded by design and location requirements, which can drive up housing costs. For example, wheelchair-bound or semi-ambulatory individuals may require ramps, holding bars, special bathroom designs, wider doorways, lower cabinets, and other interior Consolidated Plan
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and exterior design features.
Mentally Disabled Population: In addition to collecting data on persons with self-care and independent living difficulties, the ACS gathers information pertaining to persons with a cognitive difficulty, which is an indicator of mental disabilities. According to the ACS cognitive difficulty refers to persons who have serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
Medically speaking, cognitive disorders (CDs), also known as neurocognitive disorders (NCDs), are a category of mental health disorders that primarily affect cognitive abilities including learning, memory, perception, and problem solving. Neurocognitive disorders include delirium and mild and major neurocognitive disorder (previously known as dementia). They are defined by deficits in cognitive ability that are acquired (as opposed to developmental), typically represent decline, and may have underlying brain pathology.
According to MentalHealth.net:
Cognitive disorders can be caused by all sorts of brain problems, including tumors, strokes, closed- head injuries, infections, exposure to neurotoxins (i.e., substances that are toxic to the brain), genetic factors, and disease. The specific type of cognitive disorder someone develops depends on the part of the brain that is affected. For instance, a tumor that grows in the brain's speech centers will result in problems with communication. Similarly, an infection in the brain's motor centers will cause problems with movement.
Approximately 2,640 of South Gate's residents indicated they had a cognitive difficulty, a number that represents 3% ofthe City's population.
Physically Disabled Population: The ACS also gathers data on persons with hearing, vision, and ambulatory difficulties. The ACS estimates that 6,973 residents have one or more of these three disabling difficulties. Sixty-two percent of the 6,973 residents experience an ambulatory difficulty. The ACS defines these disabling conditions as follows:
Hearing difficulty refers to respondents who stated that they were "deaf or. [hadl serious difficulty hearing."
Vision difficulty includes respondents who stated that they were "blind or [had] serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses."
Ambulatory d@culty refers to respondents who stated that they had "serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs."
Developmentally Disabled Population: As defined in Section 4512 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, developmental disability means "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. As defined by the Director of Developmental Services, in consultation with the Superintendent of Public Instruction, this term shall include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism. This term shall also include disabling conditions found to be closely related to mental retardation orto require treatment similar to that required for individuals with mental retardation but shall not include other handicapping conditions that are solely physical in nature." Consolidated Plan
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The City's 2014-2021 Housing Element provides an estimate of the developmentally disabled population.
As noted in the Housing Element, neither the u.s. Census nor American Community Survey asks a specific question on whether the respondent is developmentally disabled. However, according to the u.s.
Administration on Developmental Disabilities, an accepted estimate of the percentage of the population that can be defined as developmentally disabled is 1.5%. This means that an estimated 1,416 South Gate residents have a developmental disability, based on the 2018 ACS population estimate (.015 X 94,374).
According to the State's Department of Developmental Services, as of November 2012, approximately 664 South Gate residents with developmental disabilities were being assisted at the South-Central Los Angeles Regional Center. Most of these individuals were residing in a private home with their parent or guardian and 350 of these persons with developmental disabilities were under the age of 18.
Many developmentally disabled persons can live and work independently within a conventional housing environment. More severely disabled individuals require a group living environment where supervision is provided. The most severely affected individuals may require an institutional environment where medical attention and physical therapy are provided. 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 child to an appropriate level ofindependence as an adult.
Persons with Alcohol or Other Drug Addiction: The u.s. Department of Health and Human Services conducts annual National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Estimates are based on annual averages of data collected in 2016. The Survey found that 6% of the population aged 12 or older were heavy alcohol users. According to American Community Survey, in 2018, approximately 74,127 persons residing in the City were over the age of 12. Therefore, an estimated 4,448 persons over the age of 12 may be considered as having an alcohol addiction.
Estimates of "illicit drug use" reported from NSDUH reflect the data from these 10 drug categories:
marijuana, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, and methamphetamine, as well as the misuse of prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives. In 2016, the Survey found that 1 in 10 Americans aged 12 or older were current (past month) illicit drug users, meaning that they had used an illicit drug during the month prior to the survey interview. The 1 in 10 number translates to 7,934 persons in the City.
Victims of Domestic Violence: The National Domestic Violence Hotline defines domestic violence "as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner."
Domestic violence is defined by the California penal code as abuse against an adult by a present or former spouse, a present or former cohabitant, someone with whom the victim has had a child, or by someone in a current or former dating relationship. This term is often used interchangeably with Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).
According to the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department:
Domestic violence (DV) exacts a tremendous toll on Los Angeles County [and South Gate] residents. However, the precise magnitude of the problem is difficult to measure due to the inability to collect consistent data on the occurrence and circumstances of individual DV events and the need to rely on multiple dissimilar data sources. In general, DV statistics come from three Consolidated Plan
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main sources: the law enforcement and criminal justice systems, the healthcare and public health systems, and self-reported surveys. Any of these data sources can be reported at the national, state or local level, but each source provides only limited information conforming to specific agency missions or survey focus, and none of the sources are linked to each other in a manner that would present a more complete view of the cycle of DV.
Source: County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Data Sources, April 2010, page 1
The 2016 Report on the Status of Women in Los Angeles County states that women are disproportionately affected by domestic violence or IPV. The 2016 Report also states that, according to the 2011 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 85% of domestic violence victims across the country are women. More than one in four women (22%) across the United States have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner, compared with just one in 10 men (14%).
Domestic violence victims may need to leave their homes several times and, therefore, experience multiple periods of homelessness. Emergency shelter resources are needed to accommodate these victims of domestic violence. Women survivors of domestic violence also face numerous barriers to securing safe housing such as limited incomes, lack of a credit history, and landlord discrimination. The Federal Fair Housing act bans landlords and housing providers from discriminating against domestic violence survivors by either denying an applicant or evicting a survivor.
Data compiled by the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health indicates that in 2014 there were 275 domestic violence calls for assistance in South Gate. The 2016 Report on the Status of Women in Los Angeles County explains that in 2014 in Los Angeles County 34% of the calls for assistance involved a weapon; where a weapon was involved, "personal weapons" as in fists, feet, etc. were most commonly used in the assault. The 2018 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count found that 3,076 homeless persons were homeless due to fleeing domestic/intimate partner violence, a number that represents 6% of all homeless individuals.
What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined?
: Among the top elderly needs, as reported in the FY 2016-2020 Area Plan on Aging, were:
transportation and housing. Participants at the Area Plan Update public hearings expressed many affordable housing and transportation related questions, concerns, and issues. Three examples are provided below:
* "Theimportanceofadvocatingforaffordablehousingforolderadults." * "Thescoring/criteriaforaffordablehousingareskewedagainstolderadults." * "Better compensation for In-Home Supportive Service workers." The major needs were identified by respondents to a Needs Assessment Questionnaire.
The top five "areas of concern" discussed during focus groups were:
Safety
Income
* Elder abuse
* Accessing services
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Homelessness
Among the goals adopted as part of the Area Plan were the following:
Goal # 2 Goal: Promote accessible and affordable transportation options for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Rationale: Good transportation options, including a reliable and affordable public transportation system working in conjunction with both private transportation services and non-profit community-based transportation alternatives, is essential to ensuring that many older adults maintain their independence and an adequate quality of life.
Goal # 3 Goal: Addressing the issue of homelessness and promote affordable housing.
Rationale: With an estimated shortage of 500,000 housing units, the City of Los Angeles has one of the most unaffordable housing markets in the nation. The Mayor and City Council are addressing this issue by promoting the creation of new housing units and developing a comprehensive plan to address the increasing homeless population.
Seniors participating in the Area Plan on Aging public hearings frequently stated there is a need"for affordable housing for older adults." Displacement from their existing housing also was a concern of the public hearing participants. One participant stated, "Some landlords are trying to make older adults leave their rent-controlled apartments."
Persons with Mental, Physical, and/or Developmental Disabilities: In general, the special housing needs of the disabled populations include independent living units with affordable housing costs; supportive housing with affordable housing costs; and housing with design features that facilitate mobility and independence. The shortage of available, accessible, and/or affordable housing is an acute problem for most people with disabilities (PWD). Like most individuals, people with disabilities prefer to live independent and productive lives in their own homes. They have a need and desire for safe and decent housing.
During the Area Plan on Aging public hearings, one participant commented that "Assistance is needed for individuals with disabilities and Alzheimer"s disease." Another participant said that "Housing iSSues and being homeless can upend your mental health." The City provides CDBG funds to a number of programs and supportive services for persons with disabilities, such as the Meals on Wheels Program for frail and home-bound seniors and Southern California Rehabilitation Services (which provides home improvements that can range from installing grab bars, constructing wheel chair ramps, and widening doorways to persons with disabilities). The Housing Choice Vouchers Program also provides rental assistance to lower income households, including households with disabled persons.
The City recently completed two HOPE projects, consisting of four units each for a total of eight units, for extremely low-income, developmentally disabled individuals.
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cost transportation services to local destinations within the City limits as well as medical appointments at 16 approved destinations outside ofthe City.
Persons with Alcohol or Other Drug Addiction: In Heneral, the residents of South Gate are more likely to abuse pharmaceuticals than illicit drugs. Health professionals have identified the following needs: raise awareness about prescription drug abuse; make mandatory the usage of Controlled Substance Utilization and Evaluation System/Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (CURES/PDMP), which can be used to identify clinicians with patterns of inappropriately prescribing and dispensing controlled substances; and assistance with the safe disposal.
Some of the key needs of this special needs population include obtaining stable housing and employment; improving their mental health and coping skills, getting needed medical treatment, and maintaining good health.
Victims of Domestic Violence: Women who are victims of domestic violence experience unique housing issues. Women and their children are often forced to move out of their homes away from their abuser to seek other housing where they are safe. Emergency housing is needed to fill a short-term need. Barriers are confronted when seeking permanent housing because of a limited income, lack of credit, and housing discrimination. Transitional housing and transitional housing with supportive services is needed.
Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area:
As of December 31, 2016, there were 50,289 persons living with diagnosed HIV infection (PLWH) in Los Angeles County (LAC), corresponding to a prevalence of 492 PLWH per 100,000 population. From 2006 through 2016, the number of PLWH in LAC steadily increased overall. The slight decrease observed in number of PLWH from 2015 to 2016 may be attributed to the implementation of enhanced electronic lab reporting (ELR) in November 2015. As a result, the availability and reporting of updated residential information has allowed for better documentation of migration in and out of LAC and a more accurate representation of PLWH currently living in LAC.
Los Angeles County's HIV epidemic is predominantly cismale (87.5% of all PLWH and 87.6% of recently diagnosed PLWH). This is dramatically higher than the proportion of cismales in the general population (49.3%). (Cisgender, often abbreviated to simply cis, is a term for people whose gender identity matches the sex that they were assigned at birth.)
The majority of PLWH are from communities of color, especially Latino/Hispanic (41.8% all PLWH and
46.2% of recently diagnosed) and Blacks/African Americans (20.2% all PLWH and 22.8% of recently diagnosed). Latinos/Hispanics comprise 48.2% and Blacks/African Americans 8.6% of the general county population in 2014. In terms of age, PLWH are older with the largest proportion between 40 and 59 years old (60.1%). Recently diagnosed PLWH are younger, with the majority (61.3%) between 20 and 39 years old. Nearly one third (32.6%) of all recently diagnosed persons are young adults 20-29 years old.
South Gate is located within health Service Planning Area 7 which also includes communities such as Bellflower, East Los Angeles, and Whittier. According to the 2016 Annual HIV Surveillance Report, the PLWH rate is 261 per 100,000 people. This equates to approximately 249 persons living with aids who are residents of South Gate.
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The Los Angeles County HIV/AIDS Strategy for 2020 and Beyond establishes the following three goals:
Goal l: Reduce annual HIV infections to 500 by 2022 Goal II: Increase the proportion of persons living with HIV who are diagnosed to at least 90% by 2022
Goal Ill: Increase the proportion of diagnosed PLWH who are virally suppressed to 90% by 2022 According to HUD, the lack of affordable and medically appropriate housing for persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families is an ongoing concern for AIDS housing providers, policy makers, and advocates across the country. Stable housing promotes improved health status, sobriety or decreased use of nonprescription drugs, and a return for some persons with AIDS to productive work and social activities. HUD has pointed out that stable housing is the cornerstone of HIV/AIDS treatment.
Recent studies, according to HUD, confirm that persons living with HIV/AIDS must have stable housing to access comprehensive healthcare and adhere to complex HIV/AIDS drug therapies. Even though stable housing has been shown to be a necessary link to medical and supportive services, accessing housing is difficult as the wait for affordable housing increases in many communities across the country. Compoundingtheproblemofwaitinglistsisaccesstohousingwiththeservicestocareandtreat the increasing number of persons living not only with HIV/AIDS but also with histories of homelessness, mental illness and substance abuse.
Persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families may require housing that provides emergency, transitional, or long-term affordable solutions. A variety of HUD programs and projects provide such housing; however, this housing often is not the typical "house" structure. HIV/AIDS housing includes short and long-term rental assistance, live-in medical facilities, and housing sites developed exclusively for people living with AIDS.
The 2016LosAngeles Coordinated HlVNeedsAssessment (LACHNA 2016) collected interview data from a representative sample of 277 respondents from 35,276 persons living with HIV who were in medical care in 2014. Respondents were asked about their use of, need for, and access to 16 selected HIV-related care and support services in the previous 12 months. Housing Services ranked high in service gaps at #3 with
58.5% (n=62) of respondents reporting that they did not receive this needed service. The top main and the most common barrier to Housing Services was "Didn't know where to go or whom to call" (35.5% and
50.0%, respectively). These findings were like LACHNA-2011, in which rental assistance and short-term rent/mortgage ranked #2 and #3. Previous barriers were similar and included both individual (not aware service was available, not aware of location or did not know whom to ask for help) and organizational (service provider insensitive to concerns, wait time too long, provided wrong referrals) barriers.
Sources:
Division of HIV and STD Programs, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. 2016 Annual HIV Surveillance Report. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/dhsp/Reports.htm. Published June 2018.
Division of HIV and STD Programs, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the Los Angeles County Commission on HN, Los Angeles Coordinated HN Needs Assessment (LACHNA) 2016: Final Report, July 2017:1-77.
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Los Angeles County Commission on HN and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Divisionof HIV and STD Programs. Los Angeles County Comprehensive HIV Plan (201 7- 2021 ), September 2016:1-165 Discussion:
Refer to narratives above.
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NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs - 91.215 (f) Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Facilities:
"Public facilities" includes, but is not limited to, neighborhood/community facilities and facilities for persons with special needs (e.g. homeless shelters, group homes, and halfway houses).
Various needs include, but are not limited to, a new municipal park known as the Urban Orchard Project that will add 7 acres of new park land and public facilities; Renovate Cookhouse at South Gate Park; Replace Floor at the Girls Clubhouse; Replace Roof at South Gate Park Auditorium; Renovate Restrooms and Paint/Refinish Interior Meeting Room at Recreation Hut No. 3 at South Gate Park; Reseal, Reroof and Replaced Doors of Restroom No. 6 at South Gate Park.
How were these needs determined?
Public facility needs were determined through public input via the Community Needs Survey, agency and stakeholder consultation, Capital Improvement Program, and staff recommendations.
Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Improvements:
CDBG funds may be used for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or installation of public improvements or public facilities. "Public improvements" includes, but is not limited to, streets, sidewalks, water and sewer lines, and parks.
The City has over 180-acres of municipal parks. Various needs include, but are not limited to, a new municipal park known as the Urban Orchard Project that will add 7 acres of new park land; South Gate Park Electrical System Upgrades Project; Playground Upgrades at Cesar Chavez; and Replacement of PA System at the Sport Center; Reroof and Paint Park Yard Bays.
The City of South Gate is fully built out. It is supported by a 125-mile roadway network that spans the entire City. City roadways are equipped with sidewalks, curbing, curb ramps and other. Therefore, the City already has roads, sidewalk, and curbing where they are needed most such as in residential, commercial, and industrial areas, and areas with schools, public facilities, municipal parks, and shopping districts (Priority Areas). However, it should be noted that the design and the condition of the roadway network could be enhanced in Priority Areas. For example, according to the ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan, the roadway network needs !>26.9 Million in improvements to comply with ADA.
According to the Pavement Management Plan, road pavement maintenance back-log is S77 Million.
According to the Bike Transportation Plan, the roadway network needs miles of bike lanes. Finally, there are limited segments of road that are without sidewalks, such as Firestone Boulevard over the 1-710 Freeway, Alameda Streets between Sequoia Dr. and Seminole Ave., Howery St, Fleet Dr, Cloverlawn Dr in the Hollydale area and Frontage Road by the Thunderbird Villa Mobile Home Park.
The City has a sanitary sewer system equipped with 120 miles of sewer mains. It was recently assessed through a Sewer Master Plan (SMP). The SMP includes a 5-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP Program) that plans for !>3.5 Million in improvements. This includes annual sewer lining improvements, and sewer main upgrades. The improvements are planned however not currently funded. The City's current CIP Program includes a funded improvement project for the sewer system. The project will Consolidated Plan
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rehabilitate the sewer mainline located on California Ave from Tweedy Blvd to the southern City limits.
The CIP Program also includes a funded improvement to the municipal water system. It entails replacing temporary chlorination systems with permanent systems How were these needs determined?
Public improvement needs were determined through agency and stakeholder consultation, Capital Improvement Program, Sewer Master Plan, ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan, Pavement Management Plan, and staff recommendations.
Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Services:
Public services are also generally eligible under the CDBG Program. These public service activities may include but are not limited to job training and employment services, health care and substance abuse services, childcare, crime prevention, and fair housing counseling.
Public service needs in the City include the following:
* Domestic Violence Prevention/Education: There is a disproportionate number of domestic violence cases in the City
* Substance Abuse Services: For both youth and adults, substance abuse services are a priority in the community
* SeniorServices: TheSeniorCenter'sfacilityandservicesshouldbeexpandedtomeetthegrowing need in the community
Youth Services: Leadership, guidance and direction for youth is a priority in the City GraffitiAbatement: Leftunchecked,graffiticanbeamajorcontributortoincreasedgangactivity Additionally, the need for public and supportive services in the City is extensive, especially for persons with special needs.
How were these needs determined?
Public services needs were determined through public input via the Community Needs Survey, agency, and stakeholder consultation, social services need indicators (e.g., poverty), and staff recommendations. (With regard to social services need indicators refer to the Anti-Poverty Strategy - SP 70).
Additionally, CDBG funds may also be expended on activities related to economic development. The following are examples of eligible activities that can be funded by CDBG: microenterprise assistance, commercial rehabilitation, and special economic development activities.
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Housing Market Analysis
MA-OS Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview:
The housing market analysis includes data on:
* NumberofHousingUnits(MA-10)
Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing (MA-15)
* Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing (MA-20) * Public and Assisted Housing (MA-25)
* Homeless Facilities and Services (MA-30)
* Special Needs Facilities and Services (MA-35)
* Barriers to Affordable Housing (MA-40)
* Non-Housing Community Development Assets (MA-45) * Needs and Market Analysis Discussion (MA-50)
The housing market analysis provides information on the number and type of housing units as well as the cost and condition of housing. The information also discusses the facilities and services that are available to address the needs of homeless persons as well as special needs populations such as the elderly, frail elderly and disabled. Information also is presented on the public sector barriers to the development of affordable housing. Finally, an analysis is presented of community development assets with a focus on employment and local economic conditions.
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MA-10 Number of Housing Units - 91.210(a)&(b)(2)
Introduction
Table 26 shows the number of housing units by structure size based on the 2011-2015 ACS. Single-family homes (l-unit structures) make up most of the housing market within the City. These homes comprise 65% of the housing market, with 57% of the housing market consisting of 1-unit detached structures alone. Multi-family units decrease in number with the increase of unites. The breakdown is as follows 2- 4 units (18%), 5-19 units (12%) and 20+ units (4%).
Table 27 shows the number of housing units by unit size and tenure based on the 2011-2015 ACS. In total, owner-occupied homes represent about 45% of the overall housing stock. In terms of unit size, most owner-occupied homes are 3 or more bedrooms (60%), with a small amount representing two- bedroom homes (37%), and just 4% consisting of one- or zero-bedroom homes. This differs from renter- occupied units, where the largest portion consists of one-bedroom units (41%). These are followed by two-bedroom units (38%), 3+ bedroom units (16%), and no bedroom units (5%). In total, renter- occupied households represent about 55% of the housing stock.
The unit size distribution demonstrates the housing stock can meet the needs of persons living alone, small families as well as large families.
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Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs.
Nine publicly subsidized, multifamily rental developments which have a total of 321 subsidized affordable housing units are in the City. Federal, state, and local funding programs are described below:
The federal Section 8 New Construction Program subsidized the development of Pennsylvania Square.
Federal HOME funds and local Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside funds subsidized the development of Dudlext II Senior Apartments.
Federal HOME funds contributed to the development of Burke Avenue Apartments (8 units); 11343 Pennsylvania Avenue (4 units); and 2418 Glenwood Place (4 units).
Federal/State low-income housing tax credits subsidized the development of Hollydale Plaza Apartments (101 units).
Local Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside funds contributed to the development of Pine Place (18 units); Ardmore Terrace Senior Apartments (22 units) and California Senior Plaza (69 units).
All the affordable housing units are targeted to seniors and people with developmental disabilities.
Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts.
Six of the nine developments have terms of affordability lasting to between 2033 and 2061. The three at- risk housing developments are listed below:
Pennsylvania Square: This 75-unit complex was developed with a HUD Section 221(D)(4) market-rate financing which places no affordability control on the units developed. The affordability of this senior complex is maintained by a Section 8 contract that is due to expire on January 12, 2014; however, this contract is expected to be renewed prior to the expiration date as the property owner has not yet filed the required Notice oflntent to opt out of the Section 8 program.
Dudlext II Senior Apartments (South Gate Park Villas): The 20-unit Dudlext II Senior Apartments were constructed with federal HOME funds and a City of South Gate Redevelopment Agency land write down.
Pine Place: This 22-unit complex is occupied by qualified senior citizens. Pine Place is a locally assisted development with funds provided through the South Gate Redevelopment Agency. Additionally, the project was granted parking concessions that also constituted local assistance. The project was completed in 1986 and has a total of 18 subsidized units with a 30-year deed restriction due to expire in 2016.
Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? The City"s housing stock is comprised of approximately 24,500 to 24,600 housing units. Single-family detached structures comprise almost two of every three housing units. Therefore, there is an abundance of housing available for owner occupancy by the elderly, small families, and large families.
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affordable rental housing as a high percentage of renters are cost burdened. The City continues to work with the CHDO non-profit housing organizations to expand the affordable housing stock. However, the state-mandated dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency hinders these efforts. The Redevelopment Agency was the source for the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Fund.
Describe the need for specific types of housing:
The 2014-2021 Housing Element included goals, objectives, and policies for the types of housing needed in the community.
One goal is to: Provide a range of housing prices, unit types, and sizes to accommodate the varied needs of all socioeconomic segments of South Gate, fostering diverse and balanced community.
One objective is to: Encourage the development of housing that caters to the special needs groups, including the elderly, persons with disabilities, students, large families, and the homeless.
One policy is: The City will promote the development of a continuum of housing options for seniors, ranging from granny flats, small single-family homes, condominiums/townhomes, apartments, assisted living, to residential care facilities.
Discussion
Refer to the discussion in the preceding paragraphs.
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MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) Introduction
One ofthe most important factors in evaluating a community's housing market is the cost of housing and, even more significant, whether the housing is affordable to households who live there or would like to live there. Housing problems directly relate to the cost of housing in a community. If housing costs are relatively high in comparison to household income, a correspondingly high rate of housing cost burden and overcrowding could result.
Cost of Housing
The American Community Survey annually reports rental costs. The median gross rents for these three time periods are as follows:
2005 5788
2010 S948
2017 Sl,011
The median home values for the same three time periods are listed below:
2005 S396,400
2010 5288,700
2017 S420,800
The 2010 median home value reflects the downward pressures caused by the Great Recession. The 2017 figure surpasses the 2005 median home value which happened at the height of the housing bubble.
Additional rental cost of housing is described below:
GrossRent Number %
LeSSthan!>500 279 2.1%
5500tOS999 4,705 35.3%
Sl,000to5liggg 7,910 59.3%
!>2,000ormore 442 3.3%
13,336 100.O%
As noted above, nearly 40% of all renters had monthly rents of Sl,000 or less. To afford a 51,000 monthly rent, an annual income of S40,000 is necessary based on 30% of income being allocated to the cost of housing. Almost 60% of all renters had monthly gross rents in the range of Sl,000 to !>1,999. Although this is a wide range indeed, these rent levels are not affordable to many of the City's renter households.
Additionally, the 2017 American Community Survey reported that 377 renters paid no cash rent.
According to the ACS, "housing units that are renter occupied without payment of rent are shown separately as "No rent paid." The unit may be owned by friends or relatives who live elsewhere and who allow occupancy without charge. Rent-free houses or apartments may be provided to compensate caretakers, ministers, tenant farmers, sharecroppers, or others. " Consolidated Plan
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Cost of Housing
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Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Housing Affordability
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income households. Thus, a significant number of both owner and renter low/moderate income households are cost burdened or crowded or both.
How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents?
The median household increased from S36,695 to S42,776 (+20%) between 2000 and 2013. The American Community Survey estimates that the City's 2017 median household income was !>51,959, a 21% increase from the 2013 figure.
Per the 2011-2015 ACS, South Gate's median home value is !>312,200 and the median monthly contract rent is S954. About 40% of all renter households pay between Sl,000 and 51,999 a month for housing.
Although there is a supply of housing (13,643) affordable to moderate income (50%-80% AMI) owners and renters, housing affordable to extremely low- and very low-income owners and renters is very limited (Table 30).
In general, incomes have not kept pace with the rising cost of both rental and owner housing.
How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing? The Fair Market Rents and HOME rents (Table 30) generally approximate South Gate rents. The City's 2017 median gross rents by number of bedrooms are listed below:
No bedrooms S844
1 bedroom 5940
2 bedrooms Sl,237
3 bedrooms Sl,629
4 bedrooms 51,581
Total 51,111
Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, and water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.) if these are paid by the renter (or paid for the renter by someone else). Gross rent is intended to eliminate differentials that result from varying practices with respect to the inclusion of utilities and fuels as part of the rental payment.
A comparison ofthe City"s median gross rents to the FMRs and HOME rents indicates that more than one- half of the City's supply of rental housing has rents at or below the limits of the Fair Market Rents and HOME rents.
Thus, maximum rent limits probably would not pose a major barrier to the rehabilitation and preservation of housing with HOME funds. The production of new rental housing would likely command rents higher than the FMRs and HOME rents. However, deep subsidies are necessary to produce housing affordable to extremely low- and low-income households. HOME funds often need to be combined with other state and federal resources to facilitate the production of affordable rental housing developments of 20 or more dwellings.
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Discussion
Please refer to the text in the preceding paragraphs.
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MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing - 91.210(a) Introduction
Assessing housing conditions in South Gate can provide the basis for developing policies and programs to maintain and preserve the quality of the housing stock. The American Community Survey (ACS) defines a "selected condition" as owner- or renter-occupied housing units having at least one of the following conditions: 1) lacking complete plumbing facilities, 2) lacking complete kitchen facilities, 3) more than one occupant per room, and 4) selected monthly housing costs greater than 30% of household income.
Definitions
The condition of housing narrative must include definitions ofthe following:
* "standard condition"
* "substandard condition but suitable for rehabilitation" The City defines a housing unit in standard condition as a unit that meets all state and local codes.
The City defines a housing unit in substandard condition but suitable for rehabilitation as a unit that does not meet one or more state or local code requirements but it structurally and financially feasible to rehabilitate.
The City provides general code compliance citywide through the Community Development Department's Building Division Code Enforcement Program. This program is both pro-active and re-active. Staff contacts the person against whom a complaint was filed or where a possible violation is observed to request an inspection to assess whether a code violation does exist. City staff works with individuals to correct violations, with corrections including improvement of substandard housing conditions and blight as well as neighborhood safety.
Condition of Units
Housing is considered suitable for rehabilitation when it is economically feasible to renovate the building and bring it up to standard condition meeting all codes, including City codes.
Typically, housing over 30 years of age needs some form of major rehabilitation, such as a new roof, foundation work, and plumbing. With a vast majority (approximately 90 percent) of the City's housing stock built prior to 1980, housing rehabilitation is clearly a priority need for the community. City staff estimates approximately 25 percent of housing units in the City require substantial rehabilitation and no housing units require replacement.
Table 32 shows that most housing units have one selected condition for both owners and renters. This is followed by units with no selected conditions for both owners and renters. Housing units with two conditions are greater in the renter units (20%) versus owner-occupied units (8%).
Table 33 data shows that 61% of the owner-occupied housing units were built before 1950, compared to the 36% for renter occupied units. Units built after 1950 are occupied by renters at a higher rate than homeowners.
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HUD did not provide data for Table 35 - Vacant Units. f.=e'f@_!<=:m"coOA;:01o$no;7€U4!f%&n01t'!;%-*,y-@,yjg , l,.,_ ""'?5WTi'r(jEaa'4'a-"Ta-' 7 -. =- "Ta-::F!!'iffier_;0E6T'pija"""--a-"i ,4,,__gqrg__ber__7-a - "-:'#';'--""--..l :jt'o"+ +-# +-_-" -. .. ((Q__,, ,_,%%r_ ,3 L-.gm.i+oih." With one selected Condition 3,380 37% 7,190 51%
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Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
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Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
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Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
Age is an important determinant in the condition of housing stock. Typically, the older housing is, the more likely it is to need maintenance or rehabilitation. With a vast majority (approximately 86%) of the City's housing stock built prior to 1980, housing rehabilitation is clearly a priority need for the community.
The rehabilitation of the aging existing housing stock is facilitated by the City's Housing Improvement Program. The financial features of the program are described below:
Deferred Payment Loan - offers a zero % interest loan which is deferred until title is transferred or property is sold or refinanced. Eligible repairs include roofing, painting, stucco, garage doors, driveway, window replacement, and correction of code violations, except for garage restoration fees. Work must be completed by a State licensed General Contractor. Maximum loan amount is 565,000. If any rental units are rehabilitated along with the owner-occupied unit on the same lot, a minimum affordability period of 10 -15 years will be required for the rental units. Work must be completed in six (6) months.
Special Grant - must be used in conjunction with a Deferred Payment Loan. Provides grant funds for lead paint testing and abatement, termite inspection and repairs. This Special Grant does not have to be repaid. Work must be completed by a State licensed Contractor. The maximum Special Grant amount is 510,000.
Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low- or Moderate-Income Families with LBP Hazards
Housing age is the key variable used to estimate the number of housing units with lead-based paint (LBP).
Starting in 1978, the federal government prohibited the use of LBP on residential property.
A HUD-EPA study found that "...83 percent of all privately occupied housing units in the United States built before 1980 have lead-based paint on some surface in or around the building." In the West region, the prevalence rate was 73%. The US prevalence rates by age of housing were:
Before 1940 88%
1940-1959 92%
1960-1959 88%
The City's age of housing cohorts (Table 33) is not the same as those listed above. Therefore, the West Region 73% prevalence rate was applied to the 20,648 housing units built before 1980. Thus, it is estimated that approximately 15,100 may contain lead-based paint.
Based on 2011-2015 ACS data, 71% of all households have low-and moderate-incomes - that is, less than 80% of the area median income. Applying this percentage (73%) to the total number of units that may have lead-based paint (15,100) results in an estimated 11,000 housing units that may contain LBP hazards occupied by low/moderate income families.
The City has addressed the issue of LBP hazards by providing notices to Landlords and Tenants that participate in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and Borrowers/Tenants of the City's Rehabilitation Loan Program, warning them of the hazards of LBP. Additionally, all rental units that are Consolidated Plan
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rehabilitated with CDBG and HOME funds are subject to LBP compliance requirements. Through the creation of new affordable housing units, low-income households can reside in new housing units that are free of LBP hazards.
Discussion
The City will continue to encourage the rehabilitation of the existing housing stock through the Housing Improvement Program and other programs that may become available in the future. South Gate will also continue to apply for other funds from the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to provide grants to assist owner households with needed repairs.
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MA-25 Public and ASSisted Housing - 91.210(b)
Introduction
The City does not participate in public housing activities.
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 654 o o o
# of accessible units
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, rVainstream Fioie-year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 36-Total Number of Units by Program Type
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
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Describe the supply of public housing developments:
Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan:
The South Gate Housing Authority (SGHA) does not own or operate any public housing units. The SGHA administers 654 Housing Choice Vouchers which must pass an annual Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection in addition to an HQS inspection prior to move-in to the assisted unit.
Yhe SGHA Administrative Plan addresses strategies to educate low-income voucher holders on HQS information, offers suggestions on how to talk to potential landlords about the voucher program and encourages participants to know their rights as tenants. All these efforts help ensure that voucher holders occupying private rental units are living in safe and decent conditions.
Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score Table 37 - Public Housing Condition
Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction:
Typically, HQS inspection failures in the HCV program are due to minor maintenance issues that are repaired in 30 days or less following the failed inspection. The SGHA takes a proactive approach in working with property owners and managers on safety and habitability issues, such as sharing information on new requirements regarding carbon monoxide detectors.
Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low- and moderate-income families residing in public housing:
In addition to ensuring safety and habitability through HQS compliance and other efforts, such as requirements for carbon monoxide detectors, the HCV program also provides notices to landlords and tenants warning them of the hazards of lead-based paint.
Although the HCV program primarily serves extremely-low and very-low income families, the Housing Authority provides information to the general public about quality affordable housing developments, and referrals to Fair Housing and local building code enforcement departments to assist families in improving their living environments.
Discussion:
Refer to the above narratives.
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MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services - 91.210(c) Introduction
MA-30 requires a brief inventory of facilities, housing, and services that meet the needs of homeless persons within the City, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. The inventory of services must include both services targeted to homeless persons and mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons.
Homeless facilities and services are defined below:
Emergency Shelter: Any facility, the primary purpose of which is to provide a temporary shelter for the homeless in general or for specific populations of the homeless, and which does not require occupants to sign leases or occupancy agreements.
Transitional Housing: Housing, where all program participants have signed a lease or occupancy agreement, the purpose of which is to facilitate the movement of homeless individuals and families into permanent housing within 24 months or such longer period as HUD determines necessary. The program participant must have a lease or occupancy agreement for a term of at least one month that ends in 24 months and cannot be extended.
Permanent Housing: Community-based housing without a designated length of stay and includes both permanent supportive housing and rapid re-housing. To be permanent housing, the program participant must be the tenant on a lease for a term of at least one year, which is renewable for terms that are a minimum of one month long and is terminable only for cause.
Permanent Supportive Housing: Permanent housing in which supportive services are provided to assist homeless persons with a disability to live independentiy.
Table 38 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households - shows that homeless facilities and housing are not located within the City of South Gate.
Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households Emergency Shelter Beds Transitional
Housing Beds
Permanent Supportive
Hous:ing Beds
Year-Round
Beds
(Current &
New)
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Beds
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New
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Development
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Adult(s) and Child(ren)
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Adults
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Households
o o o o o
Veterans o o o o o
Unaccompanied Youth o o o o o
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Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons The City of South Gate participates in the County of Los Angeles" Continuum of Care system that provides services and facilities for the homeless and is comprised of local government jurisdictions, federal agencies, non-profit service and housing providers, technical assistance organizations, and organizations from the faith community.
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) aims to ensure access to high quality, patient-centered, cost-effective health care to Los Angeles County residents through direct services at DHS facilities and through collaboration with community and university partners. The DHS provides a range offamily, emergency, and specialty health services.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is another County resource that offers various programs to promote health among low-income County residents. For example, the homeless programs and services for CalWORKS families are described below:
* Homeless Assistance Program (Temporary, Permanent, and Permanent Arrearages) * Moving Assistance (MA) Program
* Emergency Assistance to Prevent Eviction (EAPE) Program * 4-Month Rental Assistance (RA) Program
* Homeless Case Management Program
District Access Team
* Temporary Homeless Assistance Program (THAP)
These homeless benefits and services are administered together by Eligibility Workers and Homeless Case Managers in CalWORKS district offices and Homeless Supportive GAIN Services Workers in (Greater Avenues for Independence Program (GAIN) regions.
Services offered by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) include assessments, case management, crisis intervention, medication support, peer support, and other rehabilitative services.
Employment plays a key role in ending homelessness. It also supports recovery for those suffering from mental and substance use disorders. Unfortunately, homeless people face many barriers to finding and sustaining employment. People who are chronically homeless often suffer the impacts of mental illness, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Homeless people also confront serious personal challenges, such as a lack of interviewing skills, job credentials, a fixed address and phone number, identification cards, and interview clothes. They may also have issues adapting to a regular work schedule or work environment and problems with their personal appearance or hygiene. Homeless youth face additional obstacles, including a lack of education or vocational preparation. Moreover, many homeless individuals are on the wrong side of the "digital divide," meaning they are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with increasingly prevalent modern technology such as computers. In addition, many mainstream employment programs do not effectively serve this population.
The Hub Cities WorkSource Center is made possible through funding and support from a variety of partners. All services are provided to employers and job seekers at no cost through the Federal Workforce Innovation Opportunity Ave (WIOA). Hub Cities One-Stop Career Center, based in Huntington Park, Consolidated Plan SOUTH GATE 66
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California, was founded in 1988 as the primary public job training and placement center for residents of the cities of Huntington Park, South Gate, Lynwood, Cudahy, Maywood and Bell Gardens.
HUB Cities offers several job seeker services including training assistance, referrals to ESL programs, services for veterans, and assistive devices for individuals with disabilities.
The Veteran Administration's Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) Program is a national vocational program comprised of three unique programs which assist homeless veterans in returning to competitive employment: Sheltered Workshop, Transitional Work, and Supported Employment. Veterans in CWT are paid at least the federal or state minimum wage, whichever is higher.
List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations.
There are a variety of agencies in the region that provide housing options and case management assistance including those returning from mental and physical health institutions. They provide the option of living independently in a group setting. They are:
* RioHondoTemporaryHome,Norwalk-Providesemergencyfoodandtransitionalshelterforfamilies with children in the Cerritos, Downey, La Mirada, Montebello, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, and Whittier areas. There are no geographical restrictions for residents. * Santa Fe Springs Transitional Living Center, Whittier - Provides shelter for homeless families in transition, most of whom are single parents or victims of domestic violence and substance abuse, in Los Angeles County.
* Hospitality Housing, Whittier - Provides homeless support services for single adults 18 years and older and families with children.
* Birch Grove Homes, Norwalk - Provides supportive services to 20 persons in an existing permanent housing program for persons with mental health disabilities.
Community Housing Options, scattered sites - Provides permanent supportive housing to homeless persons and families living with HIV/AIDS or dual diagnoses. * Denker House/Harvest House, scattered sites - Provides supportive services in an existing permanent housing program for persons with disabilities.
* Homes for Life Foundation, Norwalk - Provides permanent housing to eight persons with mental health disabilities in eight one-bedroom apartment style units. * Su Casa Domestic Violence Network, Lakewood - Provides crisis intervention service for domestic violence victims and their children, for a maximum of 30 consecutive days. * SalvationArmy,BellShelter-Providesemergencyshelterservicesandtransitionalcareforupto350 homeless men and women.
* The Southern California Rehabilitation Services - An independent living resource center in Downey which offers programs to eligible South Gate residents that provide people with the tools to learn how to live independently including cooking, budgeting, reading and finding employment. They also offer disability assistance for improvements on homes for people with disabilities.
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The City also assists low income, special needs and homeless with the CDBG Public Service Category offunding to local non-profits. The eligible activities include, but are not limited to, employment services(e.g. job training), crime prevention and public safety, child care, health services, substance abuse services(e.g., counseling and treatment), fair housing counseling, education programs, services for senior citizensand services for homeless persons.
The City staff administers two homeless programs:
Homeless Prevention Program
The City of South Gate plans, coordinates and organizes strategies to assist the City's homeless populationin collaboration with other public and private organizations. The County of Los Angeles through LosAngeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has the primary responsibility for providing regionalhomeless services.
Individuals and families who do not qualify as South Gate residents are referred to People Assisting theHomeless (PATH) for screening.
Homeless Outreach Prozram
The South Gate Police Department, in cooperation with The Salvation Army Bell Shelter, operates ahomeless outreach program which consists of a mobile outreach team. A Police Department Liaison andpersonnel from the Bell Shelter coordinate street outreach efforts by vehicle and by foot.
Street outreach, case management, and referrals are provided to homeless families and individualsthrough this program. Homeless clients are provided guidance in the identification of barriers toovercoming homelessness and the development of a plan to address these challenges. The team thenassists clients at a highly supportive level to address those needs which mayinclude accessing mainstreamservices, increasing income, developing self-determination, and accessing shelter and housing.
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MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services - 91.210(d) Introduction
Special needs groups include the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with alcohol or drug addiction, and victims of domestic violence.
Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs
The Southern California Rehabilitation Center (SCRS) assists people with disabilities to live more independently and to remove architectural and attitudinal barriers in society that limit their independence. Staff provides information and referrals, advocacy, independent living skills, peer support, nursing home transitions, and home modifications. SCRS maintains a waiting list for all cities served by the organization.
In addition, senior and disabled persons live in an Adult Residential Facility (ARF). According to the California Department of Social Services, an ARF is a residential home for adults ages 18 through 59 with mental health care needs or who have physical or developmental disabilities and require or prefer assistance with care and supervision. There are six adult residential care facilities located in South Gate.
Five are in single family homes that have a combined capacity of 19 persons. Eden Manor, which has a capacity of 45 persons, is the other adult residential facility.
Nine publicly subsidized, multifamily rental developments which have a total of 321 subsidized affordable housing units are in the City. All the affordable housing units are targeted to seniors and people with disabilities.
In addition, PATH Villas at South Gate is a proposed 60-unit affordable apartment community for veterans and men and women with fragile health moving out of homelessness. The development, which is scheduled for completion in Spring 2020, will include 31 studio apartments, 28 one-bedroom units, and 1 two-bedroom manager's unit.
Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing The City of South Gate does not receive funding from Federal sources that require the implementation of supportive housing programs for persons returning from mental and physical health institutions.
State law and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) regulations require a discharge planning process for Acute Care Hospitals, State Mental Hospitals, and Institutions for Mental Disease programs. Housing resources on discharge include independent living with rental assistance, family reunification, living with roommates, permanent supportive housing (PSH), and nursing homes.
California law requires hospitals/regional hospital associations to have protocols for homeless patients.
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Foundation's Recuperative Care Program must provide post-hospital healthcare services to homeless patients moving from acute care. Services include housing location assistance, residential medical and social support.
Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) regulations require health care facilities to provide appropriate housing location and supportive services to avoid discharge into homelessness.
Programs include: The Recuperative Care Program, nursing facilities, board and care, family reunification, permanent supportive housing (PSH), and affordable housing. DHS also funds 24/7 ES medical services where Case Managers work with patients to obtain housing, services, and benefits.
Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals.
91.315(e)
The City will add transitional housing as a permitted use in the Civic Center and Urban Neighborhood zones. The City will also incorporate into the zoning ordinance the by right use requirements of AB 2162.
Government Code 65651(a) states:
Supportive housing shall be a use by right in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses, if the proposed housing development satisfies... certain requirements,including affordability.
For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. (91.220(2)) The City of South Gate is not an entitlement/consortia grantee.
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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing - 91.210(e)
Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment According to HUD"s guidance (Using IDIS to Prepare the Consolidated Plan, May 2018), MA-40 must describe regulatory barriers to affordable housing and describe public policies that affect the cost of housing and incentives to develop, maintain or improve affordable housing. The descriptions must focus on the negative effects on affordable housing of public policies such as tax policy affecting land and other property, land use controls, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limits, and policies that affect the return on residential investment.
Tax policy affecting land and other property is governed by California state law. Property taxes are based on a property's assessed value. Property tax bills show land and improvement values. Improvements include all assessable buildings and structures on the land. It does not necessarily mean recently "improved" property. State law mandates that all property is subject to taxation unless otherwise exempted. In general, properties that are owned and used by educational, charitable, religious or government organizations may be exempt from certain property taxes.
Housing for low-income households owned and operated by a qualifying nonprofit organization is eligible for exemption from property taxes. The eligibility is based on family household income and the following restrictions:
The property use is restricted to low-income housing by a regulatory agreement, recorded deed restriction, or another legal document.
The funds that would have been necessary to pay property taxes are used to maintain the affordability of the housing or to reduce the rents for the units occupied by lowerincome households; and The property receives either state or federal low-income housing tax credits or government financing, or 90 percent or more of the tenants are qualified low-income tenants within the prescribed rent levels.
Therefore, South Gate's affordable housing developments owned by nonprofit organizations are eligible for exemption from property taxes.
The City's 2014-2021 Housing Element identified land use controls that could create barriers to affordable housing.
The Housing Element includes a program to bring the City's zoning regulations into compliance with State and federal laws. The program called for the Zoning Code update to add provisions for various types of special needs housing and remove all previously identified housing constraints. The removal and/or amelioration of the identified barriers were accomplished by the adoption of a comprehensive Zoning Ordinance update that was approved in March 2015. The Zoning Ordinance include updated policies and standards regarding density bonuses; second dwelling units; reasonable accommodation; and definitions for residential care facility, supportive housing, target population, transitional housing, and senior housing.
The City does not have growth limits, or policies and ordinances that regulate the number of housing units that can be constructed annually.
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The City does not have ordinances such as rent control that directly affect the residential investment rate of return. In affordable for-sale and for-rent projects, however, the City does enact controls to maintain affordability.
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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets - 91.215 (f) Introduction
The discussion of non-housing community development assets involves an analysis of the following tables:
* Table 39 - Business Activity
* Table 40 - Labor Force
* Table 41- Occupations by Sector
* Table42-TravelTime
* Table 43 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status * Table 44 - Education Attainment by Age
* Table 45 - Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Economic Development Market Analysis
Business Activity
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Table 43 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
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Educational Attainment - Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months ((5J_.:::';-. gu€€ Kn-ria-9AfflE:g,-,,"Z. .'J,:I'J.'-'.1'i- _,-7gggigQ'q:s,77......, tess than high school graduate 20,620
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Table 285 - Median Earrings in the Past 12 Months
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction?
South Gate has fewer jobs (approximately 18, 600) located within the City limits than workers (approximately 28,900) (Table 39).
The business sectors offering the most jobs within South Gate include Manufacturing: 5,203, Transportation and Warehousing: 3,180, and Retail Trade: 2,876.
Most residents are employed in the following business sectors Manufacturing: 5,210, Education and Health Care Services: 4,600, Retail Trade: 4,103, and Arts, Entertainment, and Accommodations:3,911.
South Gate is home to several major employers who provide plenty of jobs for the local workforce: Koo's Manufacturing, HUDD Transportation Services, B. Hunt Transport, Inc., Tesoro, AltaMed, Primestor Development Inc, Rock View, World Oil, IRS Demo, and Edison International.
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) also has prepared estimates of the total jobs in the South Gate. According to SCAG, total jobs include wage and salary jobs and jobs held by business owners and self-employed persons. The total job count does not include unpaid volunteers or family workers, and private household workers. In 2017, total jobs in the City of South Gate numbered 22,440, an increase of 9.3% from 2007. A sector-by-sector analysis is provided in the following paragraphs.
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Manufacturing jobs include those employed in various sectors including food, apparel, metal, petroleum and coal, machinery, computer and electronic products, and transportation equipment. In 2017, the total manufacturing jobs numbered 3,373. Between 2007 and 2017, the number of manufacturing jobs in the City decreased by 13.1%.
Construction jobs include those engaged in both residential and non-residential construction. In 2017, the total construction jobs numbered 617. Between 2007 and 2017, construction jobs in the City decreased by 18.3%
Retail trade jobs include those at various retailers including motor vehicle and parts dealers, furniture, electronics and appliances, building materials, food and beverage, clothing, sporting goods, books, and office supplies. In 2017, total retail trade jobs numbered 4,203. Between 2007 and 2017, the number of retail trade jobs in the City increased by 18.6%.
Jobs in the professional and management sector include those employed in professional and technical services, management of companies, and administration and support. In 2017, the total number of professional and management sector jobs numbered 1,201. Between 2007 and 2017, the number of professional and management jobs in the City increased by 5.6%.
Additional information on the workforce concerns their commuting patterns. City Table 3 shows the top 10 places where residents commute to work. Approximately 7% of all workers who live in the City also work in South Gate. One of every four residents" commutes to Los Angeles to work.
City Table 3
City of South Gate
Top 10 Places Where Residents Commute to Work: 2016 ("R'anlJ-'
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2 South Gate 2,067 6.6%
3 Long Beach 1,167 3.7%
4 Vernon 1,126 3.6%
5 Commerce 798 2.6%
6 Santa Fe Springs 794 2.5%
7 Downey 750 2.4%
8 Carson 675 2.2%
9 Torrance 576 1.8%
10 Lynwood 495 1.6%
All 0th ar Destinations 14,700 47.2%
Source: Southern California Association of Governments, Profile of the City of South Gate, May 2019, page 21, and u.s. Census Bureau, 2019, LODES Data; Longitudinal-Employer Household Dynamics Program,
https://Iehd.ces.census.gov/data/lodes/
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Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:
According to the ACS, South Gate's unemployment rate was almost 14% in 2015 (Table 40). Currently, the State Employment Development Department (EDD) reported that 43,600 South Gate residents were in the labor force with 41,500 residents employed. The City's unemployment rate - as of October 2018 - was 4.8%.
Few residents are employed in farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (Table 41). The largest number and percentage of residents have sales and office occupations. Most workers (51%) have jobs located within 30 minutes of their South Gate home. (Table 42). About 34% of the employed labor force have obtained some college, an Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree. The majority (66%) of the employed labor force have a high school education or less (Table 43) Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create.
South Gate is a member jurisdiction of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
According to SCAG:
Overall, member jurisdictions since 2000 have been impacted by a variety of factors at the national, regional, and local levels. For example, most member jurisdictions included in the 2017 Local Profiles reflect national demographic trends toward an older and more diverse population.
Evidence of continued progress toward economic recovery is also apparent through gradual increases in employment, retail sales, building permits, and home prices. Work destinations and commute times correlate with regional development patterns and the geographical location of local jurisdictions, particularly in relation to the regional transportation system.
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) projects that most industries located in Los Angeles County will add jobs over the next five years. According to the LAEDC:
The strongest job growth will be in population serving service-oriented industries that will continue to serve the growing population in Los Angeles County.
The City of South Gate's commitment to economic development includes attracting, retaining, and expanding the City"s business community to support job creation; stimulate an economy that grows the local tax base; and securing a competitive business climate. The City works in partnership with its business organizations such as the South Gate Chamber of Commerce, facilitating access to business incentives and programs.
The major business corridors/areas include:
* HistoricTweedyMileCorridor
Firestone Boulevard Corridor
* Hollydale Corridors
* EI Paseo
The Azalea Shopping Center
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Examples of recent economic development include the Atlantic Avenue Commercial Center; AltaMed, a 2-story medical facility; The Crossroads at Firestone Boulevard Shopping Center; and the Calden Court Apartments, an affordable 216 multi-family housing development.
How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?
Jobs located within South Gate match well with the skills and education of the local workforce. Business sectors offering the jobs that may not require a high school graduation include retail trade, accommodation and food services, other services, manufacturing, and warehousing. Workers with less than a high school education would benefit from training so they could compete for better paying jobs.
The median annual income earnings of workers with less than a high school education is less than 521,000 (Table 45).
HUB Cities One-Stop Career Center (HCCC), based in Huntington Park, was founded in 1988 as the primary public job training and placement center for residents of the cities of Huntington Park, South Gate, Lynwood, Cudahy, Maywood, and Bell Gardens.
While HCCC has many one-stop counterparts in LA County, none have quite the same set of challenges faced by this organization and the cities in the immediate area. The population density of HUB Cities area is 15,512 persons per square mile, which is approximately 637% more dense than the Los Angeles County average and well over 7,000% that of the State of California. HCCC's, population is younger than in LA County or California, with 43% being younger than 20 years of age. In contrast, the population of those less than 24 years of age in LA County and the State of California are just 35% and 35.9% respectively.
According to the HUB Cities, one contributing factor and area of concern is the fact that one in seven young women in the region will give birth before turning 20.
Among the most severe challenges facing HUB Cities" local communities is the overall low level of educational attainment. The attrition rate for high school students in the high school district ranges from Reflecting on population's low educational attainment levels, the per capita income of the area is just S9,140. The income levels are 65% lower than the average in Los Angeles County and 68% lower than the State of California. According to the HUB Cities improvements to the area's per capita income cannot be expected until the level of educational attainment improves significantly Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.
The Hub Cities WorkSource Center is made possible through funding and support from a variety of partners. All services are provided to employers and job seekers at no cost through the Federal Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA). HUB Cities is located approximately 2.6 miles from South Gate's City Hall. HUB Cities offers several job seeker services including training assistance, referrals to ESL programs, services for veterans, and assistive devices for individuals with disabilities.
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Funds for economic development are limited and with so many reductions, the City will be hard pressed to fund economic development activities in the future. However, City officials and staff will continue to work with private and other public partners to assist in the retention and expansion of local businesses with the objective of increasing average incomes with particular emphasis on expansion of a sustainable local economy.
Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)? No
If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth.
Not applicable to the City of South Gate.
A Planning Organization seeking to formulate and implement a regional economic development program will benefit from developing a CEDS. Successful economic development efforts are based on CEDS that provide an economic roadmap to diversify and strengthen regional economies. The Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended (PWEDA), requires a CEDS to apply for investment assistance under EDA's Public Works or Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs. At EDA's discretion, EDA may accept CEDS that it has funded or CEDS prepared independently of EDA investment assistance or oversight.
The City of South Gate has not independently prepared a CEDS and does not participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
During this Consolidated Plan period, South Gate will continue to assess and coordinate economic development initiatives in partnership with local workforce boards to implement local or regional economic initiatives.
Discussion
Referto the analysis in the preceding paragraphs.
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Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")
The geographic distribution of housing problems mirrors that of the low-and moderate-income population. Housing problems impacting lower income households such as cost burden and crowding are not geographically concentrated.
Housing quality problems are correlated with the age of housing. As noted above, the City has an older housing stock. There are no census tract areas where the "youthful" housing stock predominates.
Therefore, housing quality problems are not concentrated in certain areas or neighborhoods.
Housing cost-burden is the most common housing problem adversely impacting owners and renters alike.
This type of housing problem is prevalent throughout the City and is not necessarily concentrated in a few neighborhoods.
Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") A concentration is defined by HUD when a minority percentage exceeds the citywide percentage by 10%.
Because, in South Gate, minority residents comprise 97% of the City's population there is no area or neighborhood concentration. City Table 4 shows the number of persons residing in each census tract byrace and ethnicity.
Almost 68% of South Gate's population have low/moderate incomes (<80% AMI). Nine of the City's 57block groups have a low/mod income population that comprises less than 50% of the population.
Therefore, most South Gate's residents live in 48 block groups that have most of the low/mod incomepopulation. For details, refer to City Table 5.
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5361.02 730 2,641 17 o 14 9 o 8 3,419 78.6%
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Total 3,033 90,884 575 36 555 129 25 183 95,420 96.8%
Percent 3.2% 95.2% 0.6% O.O% 0.6% O.I% O.O% 0.2% IOO.O% City of South Gate
Minority population by Census Tract
Source: American FactFinder 2013-2017 American Community Survey, Table DPO5 ACS Demographic and Housing Estimates Consolidated Plan SOUTH GATE 81
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5355.01 2 1,175 1,545 76.1%
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5355.02 2 2,320 3,050 76.1%
5355.03 1 1,730 2,230 77.6%
5356.03 1 1,370 1,805 75.9%
5356.03 2 1,465 2,010 72.9%
5356.04 1 1,645 1,815 90.6%
5356.04 2 1,380 2,255 61.2%
5356.05 1 1,875 2,480 75.6%
5356.05 2 1,325 1,730 76.6%
5356.06 1 1,455 2,065 70.5%
5356.07 1 1,165 1,545 75.4%
5356.07 2 870 1,075 80.9%
5356.07 3 510 825 61.8%
5356.07 4 625 715 87.4%
5357.01 1 1,275 1,940 65.7%
5357.01 2 1,300 2,050 63.4%
5357.01 3 1,585 2,355 67.3%
5357.02 1 1,205 1,340 89.9%
5357.02 2 1,125 1,445 77.9%
5357.02 3 630 1,020 61.8%
5357.02 4 1,275 1,490 85.6%
5358.02 1 1,505 1,870 80.5%
5358.02 2 615 1,360 45.2%
5358.02 3 1,115 1,420 78.5%
5358.02 4 1,695 2,215 76.5%
5358.03 1 1,335 1,620 82.4%
5358.03 2 1,415 1,725 82.0%
5358.03 3 875 975 89.7%
5358.04 1 1,555 2,625 59.2%
5358.04 2 2,055 2,650 77.5%
5359.01 1 635 1,275 49.8%
5359.01 2 845 1,640 51.5%
5359.01 3 935 1,410 66.3%
5359.01 4 1,265 1,765 71.7%
5359.02 1 1,200 1,530 78.4%
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5361.04 3 970 1300 74.62%
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5362 2 895 1,790 50.00%
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5362 4 1075 1550 69.35%
5362 5 1040 1,345 77.32%
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What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? There are no concentrations areas or neighborhoods. Therefore, indicators of the characteristics (e.g., prices, rents, foreclosures) can be based on conditions in the City as a whole.
According to SCAG, between 2000 and 2018, the median home sales price of existing homes increased 190% from 5150,000 to S435,000. The median home sales price increased by 81.3% between 2010 and 2018. In 2018, the median home sales price in the City was S435,000, S162,000 lower than that in the county overall. Median home sales price reflects resale of existing homes, which varies due to type of units sold. Between 2000 and 2018, the largest single year increase was 32%.
SCAG data indicates that housing costs accounted for an average of 35.1% of total household income for renters. Housing costs accounted for an average of 28.1% of total household income for homeowners.
There were 12 foreclosures in 2018. Many more neighborhoods of the City were adversely impacted by foreclosures in the past. SCAG data indicates that between 2007 and 2018 there were 1,262 foreclosures.
Source: Southern California Association of Governments, Profile of the City ofSouth Gate, May 2019, pages 15-17
Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? There are several community assets in these areas/neighborhoods, including two Libraries, Senior Center, Farmers Market, and City Hall. Additionally, South Gate Park, a regional park centrally located within the City, is perhaps the single most important asset serving over 5,000 visitors daily. South Gate Park covers a total of 96.8 acres and includes six different facilities (e.g., golf course, Sports Center, etc.) Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? During the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan period, the City will continue to encourage funding alternatives to increase strategic opportunities in low-and moderate-income areas including the development of a new 7-acre park.
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Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods.
Pursuant to the Consolidated Plan regulations, during the process of developing the Consolidated Plan the City's consultation process included gathering information on broadband internet service providers, organizations engaged in narrowing the digital divide, agencies whose primary responsibilities include the management offlood prone areas, public land orwater resources, and emergency management agencies.
Broadband Internet Service Providers/Organization Engaged in Narrowing the Digital Divide Dozens ofinternet service providers make coverage available in South Gate.
High-speed fiber internet is available in some South Gate neighborhoods through Frontier Fios. This ISP's service map runs from the City center to Garfield Avenue in the east.
AT&T is available primarily in the far western and eastern parts of South Gate. Covered neighborhoods include Nebraska Avenue, Tweedy Boulevard, and Hollydale.
Cable service is provided by Time Warner Spectrum in many parts of South Gate. The central part of the City falls outside the service area.
Cable service is also available through Charter in a handful of neighborhoods. Through Charter, service is available in San Vincent, Firestone, and Adella.
Those living in the western half of South Gate enjoy consistent internet service through Sonic.net.
Another popular option in South Gate is New Edge Networks, which covers much of the City within its service area.
A summary is provided below:
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Spectrum Cable 100 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 25 Mbps
New Edge Networks Other Copper Wireline 2 Mbps
Sonic.net DSL 25 Mbps
According to Stanford University, the "digital divide" refers to the growing gap between the underprivileged members of society, especially the poor, rural, elderly, and handicapped portion of the population who do not have access to computers or the internet; and the wealthy, middle-class, and young Americans living in urban and suburban areas who do have access.
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Stanford U niversity has described the following governmental initiatives:
* The Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Enables schools, libraries, and rural health care providers - that could normally not afford them - with network wiring and access to both telecommunications and Internet services. Otherwise known as the "E-rate" program, requires telecommunications companies to provide services to those eligible at rates discounted from 20% to 90%. The highest priority and discounts are given to the most economically or geographically disadvantaged schools and libraries, based on the household incomes of student's families. Congress and the FCC approved S2.25 billion in annual funding. In the first year of funding, the program helped connect 80,000 schools and 38 million children.
* The Community Technology Center's Program sponsored by the u.s. Department of Education Promotes the development of programs aimed at increasing and demonstrating the value of technology in "urban and rural areas and economically distressed communities." The program awards three-year grants on a competitive basis to fund Community Technology Centers. The Neighborhood Networks Program sponsored by the u.s. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
As a community-based initiative, encourages the development of resource and computer learning centers in privately owned HUD-assisted and HUD-insured housing to make technology more accessible. Each community independently plans, manages, and funds their Neighborhood Networks center, but HUD often provides grants, loans, and volunteer service. The centers mainly offer computer access, computer assistance and training, GED certification, health, and social services. The program currently contains 608 active centers and plans on establishing 705 more with the help of business and community partners.
South Gate's libraries offer a Digital Library that provides online learning, e-books, video classes, etc.
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MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3) Describe the jurisdiction's increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.
Management of Flood Prone Areas
The flood prone areas within the City have been mapped by the County of Los Angeles and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Flood events occur whenever water covers what is normally considered dry land. They often occur during heavy precipitation events, when the amount of rainwater exceeds storm drains or flood control channel capacity. The force of a flood is sufficient to carry away large objects and smash them into structures, causing considerable damage to buildings and infrastructure. In severe instances, floodwaters themselves can destroystructures or movethem offtheirfoundation. Floods can saturate and weaken soil, potentially making structures built on them more susceptible to damage or collapse. FEMA has identified elevated risk of flooding in the eastern portion of the community near the Los Angeles River and the Rio Hondo drainage channel.
Areas of the City east of Jackson Avenue and Burke Avenue are within the 500-year floodplain, meaning that there is a O.2% chance (one in 500) that the area will be subjected to flooding in any given year.
Overall, nearly half of the community is located within the 500-year flood zone. The only parts of South Gate within the 100-year floodplain are the Los Angeles River and the Rio Hondo drainage channel itself, although there is land in northeastern Lynwood (immediately south of South Gate) in the 100-year floodplain. Areas within the 100-year floodplain have a 1% chance (one in 100) of flood occurring in any given Vea7
The Los Angeles River and Rio Hondo Channel represent the primary flood risk for the City of South Gate.
During a flood in 1980, the lower Los Angeles River reached its flood control capacity and the u.s. Army Corps of Engineers determined that portions of the system provided less than a 40-year level of flood protection, far below the minimum federal standard for flood control channels of 100 years. The Los Angeles County Drainage Area (LACDA) Project, completed in 2001 and administered by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, was a response to this flooding danger. The project raised the height of 21 miles of levee along the Los Angeles River from the Southern Pacific Railroad to the confluence with the Rio Hondo, and along the Rio Hondo Channel from the confluence with the Los Angeles River to just downstream of the Whittier Narrows Dam.
The LACDA provided 133-year storm flood protection in the areas in which it was installed, including through the City of South Gate. As a result, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) river and flood hazard insurance is no longer required anywhere within South Gate City limits. This is demonstrated in the LACDA Overflow Map, which identifies areas in Los Angeles County where flood insurance is mandatory and shows South Gate outside of these areas. The recreational benefits from the LACDA included improvements to equestrian and bicycle trails, installation of rest stops, and landscaping. Because the City's elevation is around 115 feet there is little to no risk of tsunamis, which rarely rise more than 40 feet above sea level before hitting land.
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Emergency Manazement %encies
Regional agencies and partnerships play an important role in emergency response in South Gate. Los Angeles County facilitates and manages key emergency response efforts in the community.
The Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management is responsible for maintenance of the County Emergency Operations Center. The center serves as a first responder for disaster events in the county, including incorporated cities. The County is also responsible for activating other emergency operation centers throughout the county, as needed, depending on the type or location of disastrous event.
The City of South Gate does have a designated emergency operations center, which is located within the South Gate Police Department. In the event of an emergency, Los Angeles County implements Alert LA County, an emergency mass notification system to contact County residents and businesses. The system sends text messages, voice mail messages, and e-mail messages to alert the community of emergency events. The responsibility for emergency notification services throughout the county is held by the County Office of the Sheriff. This Office also has responsibility to issue calls for evacuation. If emergency shelters are necessary, the County Department of Public Social Services is responsible for the activation and coordination of shelters with jurisdictions throughout the county.
Emergency response services are available to all neighborhoods, including the City"s low- and moderate- income neighborhoods.
Land or Water Resources
South Gate is an entirely urbanized area. Plants and trees are limited to parks, streetscaping, some riparian zones around the Los Angeles River and Rio Hondo Channel, and private yards and gardens. There are no known threatened or endangered species and very sparse wildlife, though migratory or native birds may be found in natural areas such as South Gate Park or areas around the Los Angeles River.
Many of the City's best opportunities for greening the City involve preserving and enhancing existing spaces, and in some cases rehabilitating or converting them back to biologically active areas. Improving parks and open space, enhancing the Rio Hondo Channel and Los Angeles River, and streetscape improvements are the major policy goals that can achieve this. Improving the "urban forest" - the network oftrees throughout the City - is another important opportunity to enhance the City's biological resources.
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Strategic Plan
SP-05 0verview
Strategic Plan Overview
The Strategic Plan describes how the City will continue to maintain compliance in managing its federal grant funds received by addressing market conditions, geographic distribution of needs and priorities, the resources expected to be available to meet community needs, the structure in place for delivering services, goals, barriers to meeting the goals, and how those barriers may be overcome. The Strategic Plan also includes a discussion of public housing, homelessness and lead-based paint and describes the City's anti-poverty initiatives and its plans to monitor performance and compliance.
For 2020-2025, the City and the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) developed major goals, objectives, and implementation strategies. The City's 5-year Strategic Plan is focused on goals to provide public services for low- to moderate-income youth, seniors, those with special needs and the low-income population in general. Typically supported services include educational programs, food and nutrition programs, health care, enrichment programs, and activities for youth and seniors, and similar services.
Another high priority of the Strategic Plan is improving South Gate's infrastructure in neighborhoods where the highest percentage of low- to moderate-income people reside. Expected projects during the five-year period includes improvements to sidewalks and crosswalks, improvements to parks and open space projects, and other similar public improvements.
The City and the CAC will continue to identify and discuss emerging needs in the City of South Gate. New and alternative approaches to meeting these needs within the established goals and objectives will be considered.
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SP-10 Geographic Priorities - 91.215 (a)(l)
Geographic Area
Table 29 - Geographic Priority Areas
I Area Name: Citywide
Area Type: Other
Other Target Area Description: Other
HUD Approval Date:
% of Low/ Mod:
Revitalization Type:
Other Revitalization Description:
Identify the neighborhood boundaries for this target area.
Include specific housing and commercial characteristics of this target area.
How did your consultation and citizen participation process help you to identify this neighborhood as a target area?
Identify the needs in this target area.
What are the opportunities for improvement in this target area? Are there barriers to improvement in this target area? General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA)
HUD encourages grantees, here appropriate, to identify locally designated areas where geographically targeted revitalization efforts are carried out through multiple activities in a concentrated and coordinated manner. For the Consolidated Plan, local target areas are loosely defined and do not need to conform to a set of specific standards.
The City will seek to disburse federal entitlement dollars strategically within low-and moderate-income (LMI) census tracts; however, no specific neighborhoods are targeted for expenditure of funds.
Investments in public facilities and services serving special needs populations and primarily low- and moderate-income persons will be made throughout the City. The City will evaluate each eligible project and program based on urgency of needs, availability of other funding sources and financial feasibility.
Residential rehabilitation assistance will be available to income-qualified households citywide.
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SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)
Priority Needs
The Consolidated Plan indicates the general priorities for allocating investment of available resources among different needs. Priority needs are those that will be addressed by the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan. HUD has not issued guidance on how to structure the priority need information. Grantees may choose to organize their priority needs according to the structure presented in the regulations at 24 CFR 91.215:
Affordable Housinz
I Rental assistani
I Production of n
I Rehabilitation <
I Arriiii<itinn nfp
Rental assistance
Production of new units
Rehabilitation of existing units
Acquisition of existing units
Homelessness
I Outreach
I Emergenc
I Rapid Re-l
I 2npvpmiri
Emergency shelter and transitional housing
Rapid Re-housing
Prevention
Non-housinz Community Development
I Public Facilities
I Public Improvements and Infrastructure
I Public Services
o lncludingmentalhealthsupport,domesticviolenceprevention,substanceabuse SerVICeS
I Economic Development
o Including small business support and retention
Although there is no prescribed format for organizing the priority needs, for each priority need, the City must assign a priority level of "low" or "high." The priority level simply indicates relative preference among the needs listed. HUD has stated that jurisdictions have the option of using the narrative sections to elaborate on the meaning of "low" and "high." For example, a jurisdiction may state that it plans on using available resources described in the plan to address "high" priorities and expects other funding sources or community stakeholders to address "low" priorities. For the City of South Gate Consolidated Plan, a High Priority means one that will be fund by CDBG or HOME funds. All Priority Needs described in the Priority Needs Summary have been assigned a High Priority.
The City also can indicate one or more populations to be served according to income, family type, homeless population, and special need.
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Table 47 - Priority Needs Summary
I Priority Need
Name
Preserve the supply of affordable housing
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Other
Associated
Goals
Housing
Description The age and condition of South Gate's housing stock is an important indicator of potential rehabilitation needs. The 2014-2021 Housing Element states that "housing rehabilitation is a priority need forthe community." Furthermore, the Housing Element estimates that 6,000 housing units need substantial rehabilitation.
Commonly, housing over 30 years of age needs some form of major rehabilitation, such as roof replacement, foundation work and plumbing systems.
Housing over 15 years of age will generally exhibit deficiencies in terms of paint, weatherization, heating / air conditioning systems, hot water heaters and finish plumbing fixtures.
Low income homeowners generally are not in a financial position to properly maintain and rehabilitation their homes.
Basis for
' Relative
I Priority
I
I
I
Preservation of the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low income households is a cost-effective way to invest limited resources to retain existing housing units that are already affordable to low-and moderate-income households in the community. Addressing substandard housing conditions through housing preservation activities provide that all economic segments of the community have the means to ensure that their property meets local standards and that all South Gate residents have the opportunity to live in decent housing. Housing preservation is rated as a high priority need based on the demand for service reported by the City's Residential Rehabilitation Program staff.
2 Priority Need
Name
Ensure equal access to housing opportunities
Priority Level High
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Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Middle
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Other
Associated
Goals
Fair Housing
Description HUD mandates that all recipients of federal housing and community development assistance such as CDBG and HOME take actions to affirmatively further fair housing choice within their communities. The City of South Gate will certify its compliance with HUD"s requirement to affirmatively further fair housing choice in each Annual Action Plan requesting an annual allocation of CDBG and HOME funds.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
The City's 2020-2025 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice indicates that from August 2010, through August 2019, the Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) received 12 complaints from within the City of South Gate. Seven of the twelve complaints claimed to be based on their familial status. Four other complaints were based on national origin. Affirmatively furthering fair housing choice by ensuring equal access to housing opportunities is a high priority for HUD and the City of South Gate. In accordance with HUD requirements, this priority will be addressed using CDBG funds.
3 Priority Need
Name
Provide public services for low income residents
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Other
Associated
Goals
Public Services
Description The City will provide funding to improve access to public services for low- and moderate-income persons.
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Basis for
Relative
Priority
Indicators of the need for public services funding are: 67% of the population have low/moderate incomes, 19.6% have incomes below the poverty level, 19.4% are without health insurance, 14.8% have used food stamps/SNAP benefits in the past year, and 5.7% rely on cash public assistance.
Consistent with the results of the Community Needs Survey, the provision of a wide range of public services for low-jnd moderate-income residents is a high priority.
4 Priority Need
Name
Infrastructure and Public Facilities
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Other
Associated
Goals
Infrastructure and Public Facility
Code Enforcement
Description In consultation with the City of South Gate Public Works Department, Parks and Recreation, and Community Development Department, a high level of need exists within the CDBG areas for activities such as graffiti removal, code compliance, public facilities improvements (including ADA improvements) and infrastructure improvements.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Based on need and available resources and results of the Community Needs Survey, the improvement of neighborhoods, public facilities and infrastructure is rated as a high priority need for CDBG funds.
5 Priority Need
Name
Planning and Administration
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Other
Associated
Goals
Administration
Description The City will reserve no more than 20% of its annual CDBG allocation to Planning, Administration, and Fair Housing. The City will provide funding to the Fair Housing Foundation to administer a fair housing complaint intake, enforcement, education, and outreach program annually. The City will reserve no more than 20% of its annual HOME allocation to Planning and Administration.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
The assignment of priority levels is primarily a result ofinput from public and private agencies responding to the City's Community Needs Survey, consultation interviews, and statistical data compiled from the Needs Assessment.
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6 Priority Need
Name
Commercial Rehabilitation
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Other
Associated
Goals
Commercial Rehabilitation
Description The City will provide financial assistance for the rehabilitation of commercial facade improvements.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
The South Gate General Plan 2035 determined that "major corridors in the City- including Long Beach, Firestone Boulevard, California,Imperial, and Atlantic - are visually unattractive and do not contribute to the overall appearance and identity of the City." Additionally, the General Plan stated: "Some of the buildings suffer from lack of upkeep or are in disrepair."
The City will provide financial assistance for the rehabilitation of commercial facade improvements.
7 Priority Need
Name
Business Assistance Program
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Citywide
Associated
Goals
Job Creation and Retention
Business Assistance
Description The City will provide funds to assist businesses servicing LMA areas and for the creation and retention of jobs employing eligible LMI persons.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
This program allows businesses to continue to provide services to LMA areas and to retain and create jobs to impact the local economy positively. 8 Priority Need
Name
Neighborhood Preservation
Priority Level High
Population Citywide
Geographic
AreaS
Affected
Citywide
Associated
Goals
Neighborhood preservation
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Description The City will provide code enforcement in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods and slum/blight areas to preserve the existing housin@ stock.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Code enforcement is necessary to ensure that housing is kept up to code and to preserve existing affordable housing.
Narrative (Optional)
The Needs Assessment describes four categories of need: housing, homelessness, supportive housing, and non-housing community development (public facilities, public improvements, and public services).
Priority needs refer to those that will be addressed by the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan. * High Priority means that CDBG and HOME funds will be allocated to address that need. * Low%orjtymeansthatfundingmaybeallocatediffundsfromothersourcesbecomeavailable Consolidated Plan SOUTH GATE 96
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SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions - 91.215 (b) Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable
HousingType
Market Characteristics that will influence
the use of funds available for housing type
Tenant Based
Rental Assistance
(TBRA)
Median monthly rents are generally about the same as the Fair Market Rents (FMRS). However, rental assistance through monthly subsidies is expensive.
TBRA is not a program that will be funded by HOME due to its expense and the fact that it would seriously reduce funds for other activities that could be funded by the HOME program. Instead, the City will rely on the rental assistance provided by the South Gate Housing Authority.
TBRA for Non-
Homeless Special
Needs
TBRA for non-homeless special populations also will not be funded forthe reasons mentioned above. The gap between 30% of income and market rents is too large and, if the City chose to provide TBRA with HOME funds, other pressing needs such as improving the quality of existing housing would become neglected.
New Unit
Production
The production of new affordable housing is constrained by limited land availability, the high cost of residential land, high development costs, fees, and construction standards and requirements. Consequently, funds in addition to HOME are needed to facilitate new unit production. The City will continue to explore funding opportunities with non-profit and private developers of affordable housing.
Rehabilitation South Gate's housing stock is older, and many homes need minor, modest, and major repairs. Because of this market condition and homeowner acceptance, the City plans to continue to use HOME and CDBG funds on improving the quality ofthe existing housing stock.
Acquisition,
including
preservation
CDBG and HOME funds can be used as gap financing based on costs and resources, targeting different income levels within the community. The City may consider using CDBG and HOME for Acquisition, including preservation.
This latter strategy is especially important because South Gate has a very limited supply of vacant land.
Table 48 - Influence of Market Conditions
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SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c) (1,2) Introduction
The following table outlines the anticipated resources to include CDBG and HOME that the City anticipates having available during the 2020-2025 period covered by this Consolidated Plan. It is followed by narratives about other resources these funds will leverage.
The City anticipates that over the course of the Strategic Plan it will have CDBG and HOME funds available for use. Along with these federal entitlements, the City may elect to utilize Section 108, Low-Income HousingTax Credits, and the State of California's housing programs to support housing development, such as CalHome. Other resources that may be used include City General Fund as well as program income. One of the main obstacles to meeting community needs is inadequate resources for programs that could address these needs. Funding within California and federal and private funding sources for housing and community development programs is and will remain limited forthe foreseeable future due to the current economic situation.
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state, and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied Leverazing
The City and HUD share an interest in leveraging HLID resources to the maximum extent feasible to address priority needs and associated goals.
During the 5-year period of the Consolidated Plan the City will seek funds to leverage the Federal CDBG and HOME funds.
In the past, South Gate has actively leveraged its affordable housing projects, mostly with Redevelopment Set-aside funds. As the Redevelopment Agency was dissolved in 2012, the City will continue its efforts to leverage projects with other available resources. Some potential leveraging resources are listed below:
Low-income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) - The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) facilitates the investment of private capital into the development of affordable rental housing for low-income Californians. TCAC allocates federal and state tax credits to the developers of these projects. Corporations provide equity to build the projects in return for the tax credits. TCAC verifies that the developers have met all the requirements of the program and ensures the continued affordability and habitability of the developments for the succeeding 55 years.
Affordable Housin@ Sustainable Communities Housin@ Program: AHSC directs investments to historically under-invested communities, giving more Californians access to opportunity. At least 50% of AHSC funding is required by state law to be allocated to affordable housing and projects in, or that provide a benefit to, disadvantaged communities. These communities are defined by the California Environmental Consolidated Plan SOUTH GATE 99
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Protection Agency's CalEnviroScreen tool, which combines environmental, health and socioeconomic data by census tract to indicate the level to which communities are impacted by pollution. New legislation will also require AHSC to invest in low-income census tracts throughout the state.
Additional housing resources are listed below:
Housing Choice Vouchers: The South Gate Housing Authority's Section 8 rental voucher program provides rental assistance to help very low-income families afford decent, safe, and sanitary rental housing. The Housing Authority accepts the application for rental assistance, selects the applicant for admission, and issues the selected family a rental voucher confirming the family"s eligibility for assistance. The family must then find and lease a dwelling unit suitable to the family's needs and desires in the private rental market. The Housing Authority pays the owner a portion of the rent (a housing assistance payment (HAP)) on behalf of the family.
654 City households currently receive Section 8 housing vouchers.
Mortzage Credit Certificate Program - Income tax credits are available to first-time homebuyers to buy new or existing single-family housing. The County of Los Angeles administers this program on behalf of jurisdictions in the County.
A Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) entitles qualified home buyers to reduce the amount of their federal income tax liability by an amount equal to a portion of the interest paid during the year on a home mortgage. This tax credit allows the buyer to qualify more easily for a loan by increasing the effective income of the buyer. The LA County MCC Program provides for a 20% rate which can be applied to the interest paid on the mortgage loan. The borrower can claim a tax credit equal to 20% of the interest paid during the year. Since the borrower"s taxes are being reduced by the amount of the credit, this increases the take-home pay by the amount of the credit. The buyer takes the remaining 80% interest as a deduction. When underwriting the loan, a lender takes this into consideration and the borrower can qualify for a larger loan than would otherwise be possible.
Matchin@ Requirements
A participating jurisdiction (PJ) receiving HOME funds is required to contribute a 25% match of non-HOME funds for every dollar of HOME funds spent. In general, as cities draw their HOME funds, they will incur a match liability, which must be satisfied by the end of each fiscal year. The HOME statute also provides a reduction of the matching contribution under three conditions: 1) Fiscal distress, 2) severe fiscal distress, and 3) presidential disaster declarations.
A PJ may be entitled to a greater reduction if an increase in its poverty rate or a decrease in its per capita income causes it to be eligible for a 100% match reduction. If a PJ satisfies both distress criteria, it is determined to be in severe fiscal distress and receives a 100% reduction of match.
The City of South Gate will still be eligible for the (100%) match reduction during PY 2020-2021 due to the percentage of poverty level families (19.6%) and the low per capita income (!>17,017, ACS, 2017 1-year estimates, Table B19301).
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There is no publicly owned land that is available at this time to address the needs described in the Consolidated Plan. However, the City does explore opportunities to partner with non-profits to address unmet housing needs. In some cases, the partnership involves land and/or existing property.
Discussion
Please refer to preceding paragraphs.
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Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System The City of South Gate's Community Development Department Housing Division will take the lead role in implementing the housing and community development strategies, as defined throughout the Strategic Plan, over the next five years. The City is responsible for implementing the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME). CDBG grants will be awarded to subrecipients using the application process outlined in the Citizen Participation Plan.
The strength of the delivery system is that the work of the City, the South Gate Housing Authority, Citizen Advisory Committee, and other non-profits and for-profit entities is closely coordinated. Gaps in the delivery system are minimal and relate only to the lack of resources to implement needed activities or to expand programs rather than inadequate institutional capacity.
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Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) The City staff administers two homeless programs:
Homeless Prevention Program
The City of South Gate plans, coordinates and organizes strategies to assist the City's homeless population in collaboration with other public and private organizations. The County of Los Angeles through Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has the primary responsibility for providing regional homeless services.
Individuals and families who do not qualify as South Gate residents are referred to People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) for screening.
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Homeless Outreach Prozram
The South Gate Police Department, in cooperation with The Salvation Army Bell Shelter, operates a homeless outreach program which consists of a mobile outreach team. Police Department Liaison and personnel from the Bell Shelter coordinate street outreach efforts by vehicle and by foot.
Street outreach, case management, and referrals are provided to homeless families and individuals through this program. Homeless clients are provided guidance in the identification of barriers to overcoming homelessness and the development of a plan to address these challenges. The team then aSSiStS clients at a highly supportive level to address those needs which may include accessing mainstream services, increasing income, developing self-determination, and accessing shelter and housing.
Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above
The City has cooperative relationships with surrounding jurisdictions, diverse types of agencies, and nonprofits to meet the Consolidated Plan goals. This coordination has led to solid working relationships that enable all service providers to better assist those in need.
Non-Profit Organizations: The City utilizes a variety of nonprofit organizations to address community needs, such as homelessness, special needs, fair housing, and food distribution services.
Public Housin@ Authority: The South Gate Housing Authority continues to administer the Housing ChoiceVoucher Program (Section 8) for City residents. The City will work with the Housing Authority to improve the living environment of residents.
Coordination with those described above has led to solid working relationships that assisted to enable all service providers to better assist those in need and created a strong network of individual agencies working toward a common goal.
Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs With resources becoming more and more limited, the City proposes to overcome gaps in institutional structure by:
1) Maintaining open communication with subgrantees and other consolidated planning partners. 2) Utilizing technology to share, distribute information, foster, and maintain constant contact with community planning partners; and
3) Recommending and assisting to coordinate the use of volunteers (volunteer-based organizations) in which to fill gaps where it logically makes sense Consolidated Plan
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Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b%2) The City will assist in providing affordable housing in the next five years to the following number of families by income group:
1. Extremely low-income families:3
2. Low-income families:3
3. Moderate-income families:3
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SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement - 91.215(c) Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement)
There are no public housing units in the City of South Gate; therefore, this section does not apply.
Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
There are no public housing units in the City of South Gate; therefore, this section does not apply.
Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? N/A
Plan to remove the 'troubled' designation
There are no public housing units in the City of South Gate; therefore, this section does not apply.
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Barriers to Affordable Housing
Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing According to HUD guidance, the Strategic Plan must identify strategies for removing or ameliorating the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing which were described in MA-40. The 2014-2021 Housing Element includes a program to "Provide Assistance forAffordable Housing Development," which is described as follows:
Provide technical assistance, financial support, and expedited review for affordable housing development. Given the City's current financial situation, providing direct subsidies to gap- finance affordable housing development may not be an immediately feasible option. However, as funding permits, the City may consider offering financial assistance to support affordable housing development:
Land Assemblaze and Write-Down: The City may utilize CDBG and HOME funds to write-down the cost of land for the development of low-and moderate-income housing and housing for special needs, including for persons with disabilities. As part of the land write-down, the City may also assist in acquiring and assembling property, subsidizing on-site and off-site improvements, and assisting in relocation activities as well as clearing a n d d e m oli ti o n. The City has previously worked with HOPE to pursue affordable housing development, including eight units for persons with developmental disabilities. HOME funds were allocated to assist these projects.
Direct Financial Assistance: The City may utilize HOME funds to provide direct financial assistance in support of affordable housing development.
In addition, the City may provide other forms of support for affordable housing development:
Application for State and Federal Housing Funds: The City will apply for funding directly or support the application for affordable housing funds by developers if the proposed projects are determined to be consistent with the goals of this Housing Element.
Expedited Review and Priority Processing: The City will expedite and prioritize the review of housing or mixed-use developments that incorporate an affordable housing component to reduce the holding costs associated with delays (such as increased construction financing costs).
Fee Deferrals: The City will consider fee deferrals for housing or mixed-usedevelopments that incorporate an affordable housing component.
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Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
Homelessness affects many people from all social, economic, and racial backgrounds. The causes ofhomelessness are varied and include loss of employment, mental illness, substance abuse, a health crisis,domestic violence, foreclosure, limited income (such as 551 for elderly and people with disabilities whichprevent them from aging in place due to high cost of living) and loss of familial support. Individuals orfamilies that are homeless have a variety of special needs, including emergency shelter, counseling, jobtraining, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. The long-term housing needs are fortransitional housing and permanent supportive housing.
The South Gate Police Department, in cooperation with The Salvation Army Bell Shelter, operates ahomeless outreach program which consists of a mobile outreach team. Police Department Liaison andpersonnel from the Bell Shelter coordinate street outreach efforts by vehicle and by foot.
Street outreach, case management, and referrals are provided to homeless families and individualsthrough this program. Homeless clients are provided guidance in the identification of barriers toovercoming homelessness and the development of a plan to address these challenges. The team thenassists clients at a highly supportive level to address those needs which may include accessing mainstreamservices, increasing income, developing self-determination, and accessing shelter and housing.
Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons Locally, the Salvation Army Bell Shelter operates a comprehensive program that offers transitional carefor up to 350 homeless men and women. The goal of the Bell Shelter is to meet the needs of the homelesspopulation by addressing the myriad of reasons why people become homeless and assisting them indeveloping a higher quality of life through independence. Services offered include emergency shelter,transitional housing, substance abuse rehabilitation, case management, counseling, on-site health care and medical referrals, HIV/AIDS education, ESL classes, computer training, vocational assistance, jobreferrals and life skills classes. In 2018, the City is awarding the Salvation Army !>20,000 in CDBG funds.
The South Gate Domestic Violence Education and Prevention program administered by the South GatePolice Department provides shelter, court advocacy, counseling, 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention,support groups and case management to domestic and sexual abuse victims.
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.
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The City of South Gate collaborates with different organizations to prevent the recurrence of homelessness. The City partners with local organizations and non-profits to offer various programs and resources for residents experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. The partnership with the Salvation Army Bell Shelter addresses gaps in the City and the need for services to residents experiencing homelessness, unemployment, substance abuse, and other social and health resources.
The program is granted CDBG funds to offer temporary shelter and support services for eligible participants for up to 90 days. Services vary from case management, transportation and employment services, health and mental health referrals, life skills, individual and group therapy, social and recreational activities, needs assessment, benefits advocacy, and permanent housing assistance. The Salvation Army Bell Shelter works directly with the South Gate Police Department, Community Development, Parks and Recreation, the Housing Authority, and other local organizations to promote services and reach target populations.
To help prevent the recurrence of homelessness the program helps participants search for permanent housing and seek employment to maintain their home. Their case management team conducts workshops to assist residents with building resumes and career prep. Participants are referred to job openings and job fairs and are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities such as attending monthly meetings, events, and volunteering at the community garden. During the COVID-19 pandemic, staff continued to conduct case management through telephone calls, and provided washable facemasks, and safety education to residents. Medical and behavioral health services continued during the pandemic.
To combat homelessness, the City funds for a comprehensive Fair Housing Program that offers education and outreach activities for tenants, landlords, and owners. Education consists of workshops, presentations, community meetings, and trainings. The purpose of this program is to guide all parties on their rights, laws, and responsibilities. The Fair Housing Program conducts rental counseling workshops to those who are concerned with evictions, rent increases and notices.
The City of South Gate also partners with Helpline Youth Counseling (HYC) to provide emergency income payments for three consecutive months to eligible households who are experiencing financial challenges and unable to pay for rental fees, security deposits, utility payments, and other payments that are in arrears. CDBG funds are allocated to HYC to provide services to South Gate residents. A Case Manager works one-on-one with individuals to provide health and mental health services, identify eligibility for obtaining benefits, legal services, and other support services such as clothing and blankets. Services are offered in different languages for those with English deficiency.
Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low- income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs
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The City of South Gate Police Department has different practice methods for individuals being discharged and who are seeking support services. The Police Department links individuals to available resources and agencies in the City including People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), which is an organization that helps individuals experiencing homelessness in their community. PATH distributes food, and clothing to residents, connects residents to permanent housing, and provides ongoing supportive services for residents in need. PATH has an outreach and prevention team that works in areas where homelessness is more prevalent and connects individuals with employment. The City of South Gate Police Department refers individuals who are being discharged from jail to PATH for interim housing, rapid rehousing, employment, and other permanent supportive services.
There are no hospitals in the City of South Gate, therefore the City does not often have individuals who are being discharged from hospitals. However, if individuals are seeking information the Police Department reaches out to PATH staff for resources, and supportive services. Additionally, if an individual is in custody and needs medical assistance, the City works with the Department of Mental Health and are returned safely to custody after treatment. The Department currently includes these practices as part of duty for patrol officers but will be establishing a team that will be dedicated to helping discharged individuals seeking programs and 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 The City"s strategy in addressing lead-based paint hazards involves an educational component for the public, printed outreach information to those households in the "lead hot zones" as identified by the County, and printed information are given to participants in the City's rehabilitation loan programs.
The reduction of Lead Based Paint (LBP) hazards in the City's housing stock is an annual objective in South Gate. As a part of its HOME funded Housing Rehabilitation Program, the City of South Gate helps homeowners to make repairs and address code violations and safety issues. One of the first procedures of this rehabilitation program is to have certified Lead Based Paint (LBP) inspectors and risk assessors peform inspections and assessments on all properties built prior to January 1st, 1978 to test for lead.
When any units test positive for lead, certified contractors are hired for remediation and abatement of the lead. Occupants are not allowed back into the unit until the unit has been completely remediated.
How the actions are listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? Most of the homes in South Gate were built prior to 1978 and have lead-based paint somewhere on the structure. Lead based paint is found on windowsills, doorways, or under the eaves. The hazards of lead- based paint are primarily to young children up to age 6, as they are more likely to eat peeling paint. Lead adversely affects the development of a child's brain and other organs. As noted above, the City focuses its efforts on "lead hot zones" as identified by the County of Los Angeles.
How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? Lead-based paint hazards are found in homes built prior to 1978. All Grantees and Participating Jurisdictions must assess homes built prior to 1978 for lead hazards and conduct interim or abatement controls as warranted.
All units in a project assisted with CDBG and HOME funds must comply with the regulations found at 24 CFR Part 35. The purpose of the regulation is to identify and address lead-based paint hazards before children are exposed to lead. This requirement has been in effect since September 15, 2000.
The Residential Rehabilitation Program focuses on rehabilitating existing housing stock throughout the City coveringinterior and exterior home improvement and/or repairs. In combination with the Residential Rehabilitation Program, the City offers 510,000 grants to be used for termite and lead abatement. Lead assessments are conducted on all housing projects, both single family and multi-family units. All HCV participant rental units are inspected annually.
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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy - 91.215g)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families The Consolidated Plan must include the following information:
* A concise summary of the City's goals, programs, and policies for reducing the number of poverty level families.
Description of the coordination of housing programs funded through the Consolidated Plan with the City's other programs and services to reduce the number of poverty-level families.
Description of the job training, job placement, life skills training, and welfare to work programs designed to reduce the number of poverty-level families Description ofthe policies for providing employment and training opportunities to Section 3 residents pursuant to 24 CFR 135
The strategy, according to HUD, should focus on activities designed to reduce the number of persons in poverty rather than on services provided to persons in poverty. In addition, the plan should focus on factors over which the jurisdiction has control.
South's Gate's Poverty Levels
South Gate's poverty rate is 19.6%. In contrast, the poverty rate for the entire Los Angeles County area is
14.9%. The number of poor persons is estimated to be 18,690. Of this number 7,614 or 41% of all poor persons are 17 years of age or younger.
The 2017 American Community Survey estimates that 4,954 households (21% of all households) have incomes below the poverty level. An estimated 3,842 of the 4,954 households are family households.
HUD has declared that neighborhoods of extreme poverty are those having a poverty rate that exceeds 40% or is three times the poverty rate for the metropolitan area, whichever is lower.
Source: u.s. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Data Documentation, July 7, 2015, page 9
In connection with the Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) certification, 24 CFR 985.3(h) defines "low poverty":
A low poverty census tract is defined as a census tract where the poverty rate of the tract is at or below 10 percent, or at or below the overall poverty rate for the principal operating area of the PHA, whichever is greater. The PHA [public housing authority] determines the overall poverty rate for its principal operating area using the most recent available decennial Census data.
The poverty rate for Los Angeles County is 14.9% and, thus, that percentage is the upper limit of a "low poverty" census tract. Based on the above analysis, four categories are appropriate for a proper analysis:
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City Table 6 shows the poverty rate for each census tract. The poverty rates range from a low of 5.6% to a high of 29.1%. The number of census tracts in each category is listed below:
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* Normal Poverty 14
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5359.02 7,012 393 5.6%
5360.00 3,797 635 16.7%
5361.02 3,386 266 7.9%
5362.00 7,159 1,373 19.2%
American Factfinder, 2017 American Community Survey I-Year Estimates, Table 51701, Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months
Note: these are entire CTs. Also, the I/m data had a CT 5361.01 but AFF did not show that that CT existed.
Safety net programs such as CalWORKs, General Relief, Cal Fresh, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and Social Security help to reduce poverty levels throughout the state. According to the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), the California Poverty Measure (CPM) for the state as a whole would increase from
22.0% to 29.8% if all safety net programs except Social Security were not counted, and it would soar to ConsolidatedPlan SOUTHGATE l15
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34.4% percent if all programs, including Social Security, were not counted. In the absence of cash-based, in-kind, and tax-based safety net programs, the PPIC estimate of child poverty would be 39.0%, 13.9% higher than the actual estimate of 25.1 %.
Sources: Public Policy Institute of California, The California Poverty Measure: A New Look at the Social Safety Net, October 2013, page 1
As noted, Federal and state safety net programs contribute to reducing poverty. According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), the number of South Gate residents who as of December 2015 participated in three safety net programs is as follows:
CalWORKs 4,102
* General Relief 190
Cal Fresh 12,367
Source: County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Social Services, Caseload Characteristics Report, December 2015, South Gate City Report
Absent these and other safety net programs, the poverty rate in South Gate would increase significantly.
Goals
The City's major goal is to reduce the poverty mtes of the City's population and neighborhoods.
A related goal is to reduce the poverty rates in the three census tracts/neighborhoods having the highest poverty rates, all exceeding 25%.
Prozrams
In the short-term (the 5 years between 2020 and 2025), the most direct path to reducing the poverty rates is to concentrate efforts on the working poor and jobless adults in the labor force. As previously noted, almost 41% of the poor persons are too young to attend school or are attending school (K-12). When the parents of these children have incomes above the poverty level, the children also will be lifted out of poverty.
Specific actions to reduce poverty are described below:
Provide job Skills Traininz to the Workinz Poor and Jobless Adults: The City will work to provide jobs skills training to unemployed persons living in the poorest neighborhoods. A key poverty reducing strategy is to provide appropriate technical education and training to low wage workers and unemployed workers in the labor force.
Increase Participation in Poverty Reducinz Programs: The City will work to inform poor families of poverty reducing programs such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Research has demonstrated that increasing participation in safety net programs helps to reduce poverty rates.
Source: Public Policy Institute of California, Sarah Bohn and Caroline Danielson, Improving California Children's Participation in Nutrition Programs, the Safety Net in California, December 2016, 14 pages Consolidated Plan SOUTH GATE 116
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Although the EITC is one of the most efficient anti-poverty programs, undaimed EITC dollars are never spent on local business, fewer jobs are created or supported, fewer wages are paid, and eventually less tax revenue goes to state and local governments. In 2012, the amount of Los Angeles County unclaimed EITC payments was S566,019,750 which resulted in 4,314 lost jobs and foregone labor income of S236,862,336.
Source: Antonio Avalos, Ph.D., University Business Center, California University, Fresno, The Costs of Unclaimed Earned Income Tax Credits to California's Economy: Update of the "Left on the Table" Report, March 2015, 28 pages
Research indicates that families mostly use the EITC to pay for necessities, repair homes, maintain vehicles that are needed to commute to work, and in some cases, obtain additional education or training to boost their employability and earning power.
Source: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Policy Basics: The Earned Income Tax Credit, October 21, 2016, 4 pages
Increase the Educational Attainment of Workers Livinz in Neighborhoods with the Hizhest Poverty Rates:
The City will work with other agencies to improve the educational attainment of low wage or unemployed workers who live in the neighborhoods with the highest poverty rates.
Provide Job search and Placement Services to Low Wage and Unemployed Workers Living in the Neighborhoods with the Hizhest Poverty Rates: The Hub Cities WorkSource Center is made possible through funding and support from a variety of partners. All services are provided to employers and job seekers at no cost through the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). HUB Cities is located approximately 2.6 miles from South Gate"s City Hall. HUB Cities offers several job seeker services including training assistance, referrals to ESL programs, services for veterans, and assistive devices for individuals with disabilities.
Policies
Anti-Poverty Policy #1: To continue to support and coordinate with public and private efforts aimed at preventing and reducing poverty level incomes.
Anti-Poverty Policy #2: To conduct outreach with public and private agencies whose mission is to reduce poverty level incomes such as United Way of Greater Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), Los Angeles County Community Action Board, and non-profit organizations. (DPSS administers the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program which is designed to provide a range of services to assist low-income individuals and families attain the skills, knowledge, and motivation necessary to achieve self-sufficiency. The purpose of the CSBG Program is aligned with the Los Angeles County Community Action Board's (CAB) three-part mission: 1) Empower the poor to become self- sufficient, 2) Alleviate the immediate challenges of poverty, and 3) Address the underlying causes of poverty through community action and advocacy.)
Anti-Poverty Policy #3: Allocate CDBG public service funds to projects and activities that will help persons and families who have incomes fall below the poverty level.
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How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan?
The Anti-Poverty Strategy is directly coordinated with the City's Affordable Housing Plan/ Strategy. A fundamental purpose of the housing programs is to reduce the cost burdens experienced by low-and moderate-income families. Many of these families have extremely low incomes and, therefore, likely to have poverty level incomes.
With respect to Section 8 rental assistance, the City will carry out the following anti-poverty actions in coordination with its Affordable Housing Plan:
* The City will continue to support the South Gate Housing Authority"s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
* The South Gate Housing Authority will continue to encourage families receiving Section 8 rental assistance to participate and graduate from the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSSP). The City will periodically request information from the Housing Authority on FSS participation and graduation levels.
* The City will provide and/or seek funding for childcare services. Access to childcare is a policy that contributes to helping the working poor to make ends meet and avoid poverty.
According to the California Budget Project, access to childcare is a policy that contributes to helping the working poor to make ends meet. The California Budget Project states:
Quality childcare can be prohibitively expensive to low-income working families. Some families can obtain assistance through California's childcare programs, which provide low-cost childcare for eligible families. However, state, and federal funding for childcare programs has failed to keep pace with the need.
The National Center for Children in Poverty suggests a strategy to reduce low-income families work related expenses through childcare and after school care programs. The Center also recommends making housing available to the many low-income children in both working and jobless families who are without this basic resource.
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Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
Overview
The City of South Gate's Community Development staff is responsible for ensuring that the CDBG and HOME funds it manages and allocates toward subrecipient projects follow federal regulations and guidelines. As a part of these compliance measures, South Gate staff performs monitoring activities that include contractual agreements, technical assistance, desk reviews, annual risk assessments, on-site monitoring of recipient agencies, and complying with federal and City contracting regulations.
Contractual Agreements
An initial step the City of South Gate takes to ensure long-term compliance with program requirements and comprehensive planning requirements is entering into a contractual agreement with each of its subrecipients, contractors, grantees, etc. These agreements include a detailed scope of services with measurable objectives. The federal general provisions, along with reference to the appropriate u.s. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars, are included in contractual agreements to ensure compliance. The budget line items must be reflective of the goals and objectives. In situations where the terms and conditions of the subrecipient"s written agreement require compliance beyond the end term of the agreement, the project must continue to meet CDBG and HOME national objectives.
Desk Reviews
City staff also uses desk reviews to monitor active projects for compliance with federal regulations. In addition to City staff offering technical assistance and guidance with questions, this monitoring procedure takes place on a daily basis as staff check eligibility of reimbursement requests and performance reports to make sure these are consistent with the terms of the subrecipient agreements. The desk monitoring process also helps City staff conduct annual risk assessments, which are used to determine which subrecipients will receive an on-site monitoring visit.
Annual Risk Assessments
In addition to serving as an indicator for on-site monitoring, the City"s annual risk assessment also serves as the primary measuring tool in evaluating a subrecipient"s performance. At the end of the second quarter each program year, the Community Development team will meet to evaluate high risk activities based on indicators of need and the capacity of subrecipients with open activities. If a subrecipient falls below a designated point level, an on-site monitoring is triggered. As a part of an on-site monitoring, South Gate staff will evaluate agencies" programmatic and fiscal management policies, open project or activity files, and recent financial audits. City staff will utilize their combined HOM E and CDBG Monitoring Tools from the City's CDBG Procedural Manual, as well as the HUD Monitoring Desk Guide to determine CDBG and HOME program compliance. In addition to staff monitoring, Community Development programs may also be selected for review by the City's internal and external auditors.
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Compliance with Federal and City Contracting Regulations The City also ensures compliance with all Federal and City contracting regulations,including procurement, Federal Labor Standards, Davis-Bacon, equal opportunity (Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise), Section 3, as well. While construction projects are underway, on-site compliance interviews with the workers are conducted. In addition, staff ensures compliance with the OMB requirements for conducting single audits, as well as complies with the HUD reporting requirements for accomplishment in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).
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Exhibit "A"
RESOLUTION NO.
CITY OF SOUTH GATE,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
GATE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBST ANTIAL AMENDMENT NO. I TO THE CDBG FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN WHEREAS, the City participates in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's ("HUD") Consolidated Plan Process and receives both Commiu'iity Development Block Grant ("CDBG") and Home Investment Partnership ("HOME") funds. Agencies that receive funds from H'[JD are required to prepare and submit an Annual Action Plan that identifies the projects to be funded; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Gate (the "City") prepared and adopted a Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the City covering the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025 the City Council meeting of September 22, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan is to identify housing and community development needs and to develop specific goals and objectives to address those needs over a five-year period as required by the u.s. Department of Housing and Urban Development, a requirement the City must meet in order to continue receiving federal housing and community development funds; and
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2022, the City Council approved the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for expenditure of the entitlement grants from HUD, including the CDBG program; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan needs to be amended in accordance with HUD regulations through a Substantial Amendment to reflect the changing needs of the community; and
WHEREAS, City staff published a public notice announcing the proposed substantial amendment to the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan in the South Gate Press on September 8, 2022 and the thirty (30) day public review and cornrnent period ended on October 10, 2022; and WHEREAS, the adopted budget and proposed changes to the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG Program proposes to reprogram $43,850 of CDBG funds to the Commercial Fagade Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby declare that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
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SECTION 2. The City Council does hereby adopt Substantial AmendmentNo. 1 to the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
SECTION 3. The City Council duly authorizes the City Manager or his/her designee to make all conforming modifications and edits and to execute all implementing documents required by HLTD to implement the Substantial Amendment.
SECTION 4. The City Council does hereby direct the City Manager or his/her designee to file a copy of said Substantial Amendment to HUD.
SECTION 5. The City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager or his/her designee to enter into agreements with eligible sub-recipients.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution which shall be effective upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on this 25'h day of October 2022.
CITY OF SOUTH GATE:
BY:
Al Rios, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Raul F. Salinas, City Attorney