HomeMy WebLinkAbout01. Federal CDBG-HOME Investment Partnership Grants FY 2018-2019APPROVED BY
TO MAYOR ASHTON AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY
MANAGER
FROM: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
BY: ALDO E. SCHINDLER, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'
DATE: MAY 22, 2018
That the City Council approve the proposed Annual Action Plan and authorize the City Manager to
1. Modify and transmit the document and the required certification to match the appropriation
from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development; and,
2. Modify and execute each agreement and/or contract related to the implementation and
administration of the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment
Partnership Grant Program, including the Subrecipient Grant Agreements based on the U.S
Department of Housing and Urban Development's appropriation to the City.
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") provides the City of Downey
("City") with its annual entitlement of Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") and Home
Investment Partnership ("HOME") grants. These two federal grants are available to the City for a
variety of community development activities including affordable housing activities, neighborhood
improvement programs, economic development strategies, improvement of public facilities, and
support for needed public services. The CDBG and HOME grants can be used for a wide range of
eligible activities, which primarily benefit low- and moderate -income households.
The City is required to prepare an Annual Action Plan ("Action Plan") every year. The Action Plan
also serves as the City's application for both the CDBG and HOME grants and provides HUD with
specific activities and projects the City will undertake with federal grant funds from July 1, 2018
through June 30, 2019.
The Action Plan must be submitted to HUD and is a prerequisite for receiving the federal CDBG
and HOME grants. In the course of developing this proposed Action Plan, staff scheduled two
public hearings and three community meetings. The first hearing was held on February 13, 2018,
and the community meetings were held on April 19, 26, and May 5, 2018. These meeting were
marketed on the City's website and social media accounts, as well as in the Downey Patriot, and
via flyers distributed through the City's community centers. This year during the community
meetings, there were zero attendees and no public comments received.
The City will receive a total of $1,532,615 in HUD grant funding during fiscal year 2018-19,
$1,070,413 in CDBG and $462,202 in HOME funds. The CDBG grant allocation increased by just
above eight percent or $89,824 and the HOME grant allocation increase by almost 28 percent or
$128,277. Additionally, staff anticipates program income from the repayment of home
improvement loans and funds carrying over from the prior year resulting on a CDBG program year
budget of $1,494,071 and HOME program year budget of $1,009,853.
Overall, the recommended activities in the Action Plan will satisfy HUD's required eligibility criteria
that the activities primarily benefit low- and moderate -income persons. The programs proposed in
the 2018-2019 Action Plan are projected to produce the following objectives:
• 25 Home improvement projects;
10 Single family housing units abated of lead paint hazards;
10 at -risk or homeless families accommodated in a transitional program:
$153,683 allocated for public service programs, such as:
o an after school program through the Parks and Recreation Department;
o an adult literacy program administered by the City's Library;
o a senior meals program at the Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center;
o an at -risk youth programs, one administered by the 10-20 Club;
o a health screen and eye glasses program for grade schoolers without health
insurance operated by True Lasting Connections; and,
o a job training program administered by the Arc of Los Angeles and Orange
Counties.
o 4,000 Persons assisted through public services supported programs;
250 Code Enforcement cases;
• 250 Tenant and Landlord counseling cases; and,
• 17 New Job opportunities for low- and moderate -income households.
Table — 1 on the next page includes the list of the activities recommended by staff and the
allocations proposed in the Action Plan. If approved by the City Council, these activities and
projected funding amounts will be incorporated in the City's budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year.
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FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANTS
MAY 22, 2018
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FISCAL IMPACT
The City of Downey is projected to receive $1,532,615 in new CDBG and HOME funds for fiscal
year 2018-2019. Additionally, staff anticipates receiving approximately $100,000 in HOME
program income and approximately $423,658 in CDBG and $447,651 in HOME funds carrying
over from the prior year. These funds will be incorporated into the 2018-2019 City's budget.
Attachments: "A" — Proposed 2018-19 Annual Action Plan
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2018-19 ACTION PLAN
ori rxr ni(y, Development Department
1.1111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
2) 904-71
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May 22, 2018
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Executive Summary
This is the City's 4 th Annual Action Plan ("Action Plan") connected to the Consolidated Plan's
5 -Year cycle. The 5 -Year Consolidated Plan ("ConPlan") was approved on May 26, 2015 and
covers five (5) consecutive program years, from 2015 through 2020. This Action Plan serves
as the City of Downey's annual .•• to the U.S. r"•. of Housing and Urban
Development ("HUD") for federal Community Planning and Development ("CPD") funds.
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This Action Plan includes specific activities and projects which the City proposes to fund
with federal resources expected during the next fiscal year. Each activity proposed in this
Action Plan will be funded in whole or in part with funds obtained from HUD.
During the program year, these funds are projected to benefit the City by providing a
variety of activities that will provide the following: specialized public services to 4,400 to
4,800 residents, improve 20-25 housing units, counsel 250 persons on fair housing issues,
funding for code enforcement, and transitional housing for four (4) horneless families. In
addition, Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program funds will be utilized to create FO -Time
Equivalent ("FTE") jobs for atdeast 35 low- and moderate -income persons.
The City of Downey has ambitious objectives for spending its federal entitlement grant
funding. The City allocates these and other state funds to maximize assistance and meet
the priorities established by the ConPlan; these priorities can be achieved through a
combination of the following five (5) main activity groups:
1. Provide •- and affordable •
2. Maintain and promote neighborhood preservatio
3. Support special needs programs and services;
4. Economic development; and,
5. Grant administration. I
By focusing on these overall activity groups, the City seeks to address community concerns
such as:
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• A need for additional affordable housing to address housing problems (i.e.
overcrowding, overpayment, and substandard housing conditions for the City's
low- and moderate -income households);
• A network of support services to prevent homelessness, transition homeless to
permanent housing, and prevent homeless families;
• The production of housing units made available to low- and moderate -income
households;
• Affordable housing through a homebuyer assistance program;
• Supportive services that fill the needs assessed in the community through the
public services program
• Neighborhood preservation through the Code Enforcement program; and,
•' Programs and activities promoting economic development and the creation of
full-time equivalent jobs for low- and moderate -income households.
The objectives and outcomes for the priorities (needs assessment) are further detailed in
the Action Plan. There are a total of 11 programs proposed utilizing the CDBG and HOME
funding. During the next fiscal year, 100 percent of the total revenues will directly benefit
low- and moderate -income households; however, when calculated over a three (3) year
period, the percentage benefits to low- and moderate -income households will not be less
than 70 percent.
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In the past, the City of Downey has provided decent and suitable housing through their
Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Rebate and Grant Program. Due to the high demand and
aging of the City's housing stock, the Rehabilitation Assistance Program has been modified
from either a rebate or grant and has become a grant up to $35,000 for improvements to
their existing home. This program offers grants to qualified owner -occupied low- and
moderate -income households. During FY2018-19, the City is expected to complete
approximately 20 projects.
On July 26, 2016, the City of Downey entered into a HOME Program Participation
Agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services ("NHS") to carry -out the City's First -Time
Homebuyer Program. In a year and a half period, NHS was able to provide two (2)
homebuyer's with a $45,000 downpayment assistance to purchase their home within the
City. In the end, the median sales price in Downey was significantly higher than the HOME
value limit and became unfeasible to fund additional home purchases. As a result, $352,998
were allocated to the City's Rental Assistance Program. $302,998 was allocated to The
Whole Child in order to assist families and individuals who are on the verge of becoming
homeless or are homeless. The remaining $50,000 was allocated to Jovenes, Inc., a
nonprofit that assists individuals who are on the verge of becoming homeless or are
homeless. The Rental Assistance Program will assist people obtain housing as quickly as
possible through preventative subsidies — assisting individuals and families paying the
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previous balance owed for their rent, bringing them current so as to not lose their home
and, shallow subsidies — assisting individuals and families to pay a portion of their rent, in
order to increase the affordability of their home.
The City also provides financial assistance through a CDBG Subrecipient Program. During
FY2017-18, the City funded three (3) subrecipients and three (3) City administered
programs. The three (3) CDBG Subrecipients were The Whole Child, The Arc of the Los
Angeles and Orange Counties, and the Downey Unified School District.
The Whole Child's ("TWC") mission is to give children of all ages the skills, support and
security they need to build emotionally healthy lives and become caring, responsible adults.
During FY 2017-18, TWC assisted more than four (4) families in Downey by providing
community based housing, re -housing families in Downey, provide stabilization and linking
these families to supportive services to support families through the stabilization process.
The Arc of Los Angeles and Orange Counties provides an employment services program that
supports adults with disabilities to prepare for employment and make informed choices
about their work and careers while providing resources to pursue, obtain, and be successful
in community employment. During FY 2017-18, the Arc is on track to assist over 30 persons.
The Downey Unified School District receives CDBG funding to allocate to two (2) programs:
the 10-20 Club and True Lasting Connections ("TLC") Family Resource Center. The 10-20
Club provides services to Downey youth who are considered to be at -risk of substance
abuse, gangs, and other delinquent behaviors. The 10-20 Club is on track to assist over 80
youths during FY 2017-18. TLC utilizes CDBG funds to help uninsured Downey children
obtain the glasses they need to see and succeed. During FY 2017-18, the TLC program is on -
track to assist approximately 50 low- and moderate -income students.
The ASPIRE program's mission is to provide fun, safe and educational after school program
that encourages the developmental growth of students grades K -8th. During FY 2017-18, the
ASPIRE program is on -track to serve just over 100 students.
The Senior First Monday meal program offers seniors a low cost daily lunch at the Barbara J.
Riley Community and Senior Center. During FY 2017-18, over 10,000 meals have been
served to senior citizens and are on -track to assist over 4,000 low- and moderate income
persons.
Finally, the Adult Literacy Program provides confidential instruction for any adult, 18 years
of age and older, in the Downey area; the program encourages family literacy and lifelong
learning. During FY 2017-18, the Adult Literacy Program is on -track to assist approximately
120 persons.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
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As required by HUD, community members and nonprofit agencies were provided several
opportunities to review and comment on the proposed Action Plan. Citizens were engaged
through community meetings and public hearings.
Public Notice and Availabilit of the Plan
The notification process for the Action Plan included several components: first, the City
published notices of meetings in the Downey Patriot. Second, public noticing provided
program descriptions, estimates of available funding, planned objectives, and a list of
locations where copies of the Plan could be reviewed. Third, the draft Action Plan was
available for public review 30 days prior to final approval. A copy of the Action Plan was
available for public review at the following locations:
• Downey City Clerk, 11111 Brookshire Avenue;
• Downey Housing Division Office, 11111 Brookshire Avenue;
• Downey City Library, 11121 Brookshire Avenue; and,
• Downey City website (www.down e mor ).
Citizens were encouraged to participate in the development of the Action Plan via a series
of public hearings and community meetings. Participants in the process received
information on the Action Plan, the citizen participation process, federal requirements,
funding and revenue projections, and examples of how federal funds can be utilized.
Residents were encouraged to provide City staff with their input on prioritizing the
community needs.
The City held two (2) public hearings and three (3) community meetings: the schedule was
as follows:
• Tuesday, February 13, 2018, Downey City Hall — Public Hearing
• Tuesday, May 22, 2018, Downey City Hall — Public Hearing;
• Thursday, April 19, 2018, Barbara J. Riley =Community Meeting;
• Thursday, April 26, 2018, Barbara J. Riley—Community Meeting; and,
• Saturday, May 5, 2018, Barbara J. Riley — Community Meeting.
5. Summary of public comments
No comments or views were provided to the City during both Public Hearings and three (3)
Community Meetings.
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No comments or views were provided to the City during both Public Hearings and three (3)
Community Meetings.
The City mf Downey will receive $1,O7[l413inCO8Gentitlement
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HOME funds; that iajust above eight (8Y6)percent increase from the previous fiscal year in
[DBGand almost l4percent increase inHOME. The City isalso proposing touse excess
program income and prior year resources carrying forward toFYZOl8-I9.
The City of Downey's City Council approved the 2018-19 Annual Action Plan on May 22,
2018. At the Public Hearing, City Council was supportive of staff's recommendations for
allocation of CDBGand HOME funding presented. Asummary Dfthose recommendations
are as follows:
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* The continued funding towards the Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Grant
program 10assist 25owner-occupied households;
m" The continued funding of the Economic Development Program to create Full -
Time Equivalent jobs for low- and moderate -income persons;
m" The Continued funding of the Arc of Los Angeles and Orange Counties to assist
people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with job training and
assisting them achieve their goals;
* Continue funding ofThe Whole Child toassist with placing homeless families and
families onthe verge ofbecoming homeless inpermanent housing;
* Continue funding the ID-3OClub program through the Downey Unified School
District to assist at -risk youth with counseling services;
nm Continue funding the True and Lasting Connections program through the
Downey Unified School District to assist low- and moderate -income children with
health screenings and reading glasses;
* Continue funding the ASPIRE program to assist low- and moderate -income
children after school with homework; and, .
�*' Continue funding the Senior Meals Program to assist our senior population attain
affordable and healthy meals every day.
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1. Introduction
In the preparation of the Action Plan, the City consulted with public and private agencies
and nonprofit organizations to understand the community's needs and available resources.
The City met with several department representatives to provide information about the
Action Plan and its process. Department staff provided input on how CDBG resources could
be used and leveraged to provide services.
Provide a'concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination
between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health,
mental health and service agencies (91.215(1))
The Housing Authority of Los Angeles County administers the Section 8 Voucher Program.
Activities to be undertaken by the Housing Authority are identified in the Public Housing
Agency ("PHA") 5 -Year and One Year Action Plans. The City works closely with the Housing
Authority of Los Angeles County to qualify community residents for Section 8 Housing
Vouchers. The City provides information on the availability of Section 8 assistance to qualify
residents. In addition, the City partners with nonprofit housing providers such as Jovenes
and The Whole Child to provide affordable housing vouchers to people who are
experiencing or on the verge of experiencing homelessness. Other key health, mental
health, and service agencies that the City works closely with are listed in the next section.
Each was consulted during the City's Action Plan process.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The City of Downey is a part of the countywide Los Angeles Continuum of Care ("CoC")
coordinated by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority("LAHSA"), a joint powers
authority. LAHSA partners with cities to provide homeless services throughout the county;
The City periodically reviews the CoC homeless system and provides HOME funding to
nonprofit agencies to assist in eradicating homelessness within the City.
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outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policie
and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
In the preparation of the Action Plan, the City consulted with public and private agencies, as
well as nonprofit organizations to understand the community's needs and available
resources. City staff also met internally with several department representatives to provide
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information about the Action Plan and its process. Department staff provided input
regarding how CDBG resources could be used and leveraged to provide services.
The Housing Authority of Los Angeles County administers the Section 8 Voucher Program.
Activities to be undertaken by the Housing Authority are identified in the Public Housing
Agency ("PHA") 5 -Year and One Year Action Plans. The City works closely with the Housing
Authority of Los Angeles County to qualify community residents for Section 8 Housing
Vouchers. The City provides information on the availability of Section 8 assistance to qualify
residents. In addition, the City partners with nonprofit housing providers such as Jovenes
and The Whole Child to provide affordable housing vouchers to people who are
experiencing or on the verge of experiencing homelessness.
2. Describe Agencies,groups., organizations , others who participate in t e process
jurisdiction'sand describe the consultations .using, social service, r
other entities
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following goals: Provide decent affordable housing, maintain and promote neighborhood
preservation, support special needs programs and services, economic development and grant
administration.
Projects
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Project Name
1
HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
2
HOUSINGREHABILITATION ADMINISTRATION
3
PUBLIC SERVICES
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FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM
5
CODE ENFORCEMENT
6
SECTION 108 LOAN PAYMENT
7
HOME - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
8
CDBG - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
9
HOUSING PRODUCTION
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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' RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Table 3 — Project Information
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needs
The City of Downey's allocation priorities are informed by the priorities of its local key
stakeholders as a result of the City's community planning process. The City's citizen
participation plan engages key stakeholders that include: residents and leaders of low-income
neighborhoods, community-based organizations (including community building associations,
nonprofit social service providers, supportive housing providers, and affordable housing
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tenant/landlord services, and services for seniors/persons with disabilities. Additionally, key
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stock of affordable housing to both families and senior citizens.
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minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
Th;e City of Downey is located in the heart of Southern California; situated 12 miles southeast of
the Los Angeles Civic Center, 5 miles from Orange County, and about 10 miles from the
beautiful Pacific coastline. The map shows the concentrated areas of low-income households,
where median household incomes are below 80 percent of the area's median income; these
areas are classified as CDBG census tracts and will be the focus of assistance during the
program year.
in funding of all projects, and in providing assistance to specific beneficiaries, the City will
ensure:
r Documentation of the low- and moderate -income status of
households/individuals;
The area where a project benefit will be realized has a population where at least
51 percent of the residents are low- and moderate -income; and/or,
A slum and blight development meets the criteria as described in HUD
regulations.
Target Area Percentage of Funds
City Wide 75
CDBG Eligible Areas 25
Table 4 — Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Downey will use a place -based strategy during the planning period. The geographic distribution
of funding is predicated somewhat on the nature of the activity to be funded. It is the City's
intent to fund activities in the areas most directly affected by the needs of low-income
residents and those with other special needs. The Annual Action Plan directs investment
geographically to an area benefit neighborhood. The area benefit category is the most
commonly used national objective for activities that benefit a residential neighborhood. An
area benefit activity is one that benefits all residents in a particular area, where at least 51% of
the residents are Iow- and moderate -income persons. Public infrastructure improvements are
an area benefit activity when they are located in a predominately low- and moderate -income
neighborhood.
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Most of the CDBG and/or HOME -funded programs and services are provided on a citywide basis
to income -eligible and/or special needs households. Certain capital projects are assisted at a
specific site, based on the location of the project, but projects may be proposed in any area of
the City.
Human services are supported in a number of facilities and locations throughout the City, and
in some cases just outside the City, as long as Downey residents are being served by the
program. In order to avoid concentration of poverty, affordable housing assistance is provided
anywhere in the City; this ensures fair access to affordable rental housing, rehabilitation
assistance anywhere in the City; this ensures fair access to affordable rental housing,
rehabilitation assistance, and homeownership opportunities in all neighborhoods. The City is
always looking to improve blighted areas requiring major redevelopment, and private
development throughout the City. Community resources such as parks, schools, and
community/neighborhood centers are also dispersed throughout the City.
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The section specify goals for the number of homeless, non -homeless, and special needs
housholds to be provided affordable housing within the program year. The plan also indicates
the number of affordable housing units that will be provided by program type, including rental
assistance, production of new units, rehabilitation of existing units, or acquisition of existing
units. For the purpose of this section, the term "affordable housing" is defined in the HOME
regulations at 25 CFR 92.252 for rental housing and 24 CFR 92.254 for homeownership.
Supported
Homeless
16
Non -Homeless
4
Special -Needs
0
Total
20
Table 6 — One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported
Through
Rental Assistance
20
The Production of New Units
0
Rehab of Existing Units
20
Acquisition of Existing Units
0
Total
40
Table 7 — One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
The City of Downey is expected to assist approximately 16 homeless households and four (4)
non -homeless households with rental assistance. In addition, through the City's homeowner
Rehabilitation Assistance Grant Program, it is expected to rehabilitate 20 units.
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introduction
This section describes what actions the City will take in the given program year to carry out the
public housing portion of the Strategic Plan. The City must identify the manner in which its plan
will address the needs of public housing during the program year. If the public housing agency
is designated as "troubled by HUD or otherwise is performing poorly, the jurisdiction must
describe the manner in which it will provide financial or other assistance to improve the
operations of the public housing agency to remove such a designation. IN this case, the City of
Downey does not own or manage public housing.
Not applicable.
participate in homeownership
Not applicable.
if the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
Not applicable
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Not applicable.
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Homelessness is acritical issue for all jurisdictions throughout the San Gabriel Valley and Los
Angeles Metropolitan regions. Every community has a homeless population and providing
adequate housing and services is a significant challenge. The individuals who are homeless are
typically affected by a complex set of unmet social, economic and housing needs. These needs
may include affordable housing, stable employment, treatment of medical conditions, childcare
assistance, credit history, adequate rental assistance, and treatment of substance abuse and/or
mental illness.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
including
Reaching out to homelesspersons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
The City will coordinate as needed with LAHSA, Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles
("HACOLA") and financially support local nonprofits through CDBG and/or HOME funds to
eradicate homelessness in Downey.
As par} of the Greater Los Angeles Homeless County Report authored by LAHSA, cities can
participate in the Opt -in Program. The Opt -In Program provides local jurisdictions with
homeless count numbers specific to their area or city allowing them to obtain local homeless
count information to more effectively address local homelessness and to report progress to
federal, state, and county agencies to meet funding requirements. Prior to the 2009 homeless
count, the methodology did not support this need. Beginning in 2009, the study methodology
was enhanced to enable opt -in cities/communities to coordinate a homeless count within their
borders using locally recruited volunteers from public and private agencies. IN total 35 areas
consisting of 28 cities and seven (7) communities enumerated all of their census tracts —
including the City of Downey. Using the results from the LAHSA shelter and youth counts, cities
are able to estimate a point -in -time number of the homeless families and individuals who are
sheltered and unsheltered in their jurisdictions.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
As of 2017, HACOLA counted 124 individuals experiencing homelessness; of those, 38 were
living on the street, 30 were in cars, 21 were in makeshift shelters, 10 were in RVs/campers, 20
were in tents, and four (4) were in vans. The state legislature thus enacted Senate Bill 2 to
address this need, which allows for a continuum of housing opportunities for homeless people,
including emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing.
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• Emergency Shelters. Emergency shelters are the first step in a homeless
continuum of care program and are designed to allow homeless people a
temporary place of stay. As of 2014, the Development Code was amended to
define this use and permit an emergency shelter in the community;
• Transitional Housing. Transitional facilities typically accommodate homeless
people for up to two (2) years as they stabilize their lives The City allows
transitional facilities serving six (6) or fewer residents in any residential zone, and
has clarified the definition of facility in the Development Code; and,
• Supportive Housing. Supportive housing is affordable housing with on-site or
off-site services that help a person or family with multiple barriers to
employment and housing stability. _As of 2014, the Development Code was
amended to define supportive housing and permit such facilities in the -
community.
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 to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families
who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City will review and provide comments as needed to continue to fund a wide variety of
nonprofit organizations providing services for homeless people through the Annual Action Plan
process. IN addition, the City will continue to coordinate with LAHSA, County of Los Angeles
Housing Authority and financially support local nonprofits through CDBG and/or HOME funds to
eradicate homelessness in Downey.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly
funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,
foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving
assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services,
employment, education, or youth needs.
The Homeless Prevention and rapid Re -housing Program ("HPRP") service to individuals and
families with children are administered through Los Angeles County. HPRP is a once in a
lifetime program that provides temporary assistance and stabilization services to either help
those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re -housed and stabilized (rapid
rehousing) or prevent eligible very -low income individuals and families from becoming
homeless (prevention).
If eligible for L.A. County's HPRP, monetary assistance is paid directly to the landlord and/or
utility company for expenses such as security deposits, utility turn -on fees and back -due rent
and/or utilities (gas/electric only). To be eligible for the L.A. County program, callers must be
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either homeless or at -risk of becoming homeless, and be at or below 50% of the Area Median
Income ("AMI") and not eligible for CalWORKs or General Relief. The household must also have
the ability to maintain their housing after HPRP assistance is provided.
In addition, the City of Downey created a Rental Assistance Program that will assist families and
individuals who are experiencing homelessness or on the verge of becoming homelessness with
financial assistance. The Rental Assistance Program will assist such families and individuals
through: rapid rehousing — assists in obtaining housing as quickly as possible; preventative
subsidies — assists individuals and families in paying the previous balance owed for their rent,
bringing them current so as to not lose their home; and, shallow subsidies — assists individuals
and families to pay a portion of their rent, in order to increase the affordability of their home.
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One year goals for the number of households to be provided housing through the use of
HOPWA for:
Short-term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to prevent homelessness of
the individual or family
Tenant -based rental assistance
Units provided in housing facilities (transitional or permanent) that are being
developed, leased, or operated
Units provided in transitional short-term housing facilities developed, leased, or
operated with HOPWA funds
Total
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111INTITTUMM
The Consolidated Plan identified a`variety of barriers to the provision of affordable housing and
also provided a strategy to address barriers. Outline below are steps the City has identified it
will undertake during the 2015-2020 planning period in an effort to overcome barriers:
The City will utilize a number of policies intended to provide additional flexibility in housing site
planning and promote more intense development where appropriate. The City's Housing Sites
inventory Program helps ensure that the City continuously monitors available sites in the area
that may be appropriate for residential uses. A density floor is another tool that can be used to
promote the maximum use of residential land. The density floor would establish a minimum
density requirement within a given residential land -use designation. The availability of
developable acreage in upper density ranges allows for the development of certain types of
housing.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
Density Bonus Program
In 2008, the City adopted a comprehensive update to the Zoning Code, which included an
updated density bonus program that is consistent with State low. During the planning period,
no new development is expected to take advantage of the density bonus program for
affordable housing. Although it isnot expected for the program to be utilized during the
reporting period, the program is essential to the development of affordable units, as it allows
developers the flexibility to construct at densities above what is allowed by the Municipal Code.
Continue to encourage Planned Unit Development ("PUD") as a means to provide affordable
housing throughout creative land use techniques. Inform developers of the density incentives
under the program. Throughout the planning period, the City continued to encourage projects
pursuant to its PUD process.
Streamline Processing
The Community Development Department will continue to monitor permit processing times
and investigate ways to streamline. The Department will continue to review information
including building permits and the Zoning Code. The City will continue to offer streamlined
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development processing throughout the planning period and continuously facilitate inter-
departmental collaboration to ensure that the application process is as efficient as possible. IN
2010 the City also implemented a new permitting software, Accela, which allows quicker review
times and centralized document access.
Funding for Affordable Housing
IN absence of the Downey Redevelopment Agency Low and Moderate Housing Set -Aside funds,
the City is actively seeking replacement funding sources to recover lost funding in efforts to
continue facilitating affordable housing. Through the passing of Measure H, the City is
seeking new projects and ways how to leverage its CDBG and HOME funding to develop and/or
acquire new units for affordable housing.
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The City of Downey uses a range of strategies to address the housing, homeless, and
community development goals identified in the Consolidated Plan. This section discusses
actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing to reduce lead-based paint hazards,
reduce the number of poverty level families in Downey, create low- and moderate -income jobs,
and coordinate activities in these areas with other entities.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
Given the diversity of needs in the community, one of Downey's major obstacles to meeting
underserved needs is the limited amount of federal, state, and local resources available. The
City of Downey will continue to pursue new State and Federal resources as available to meet
underserved needs. The City has also taken actions to address obstacles to meeting
underserved needs, such as embarking on new programs to generate local funds for low- and
moderate -income households through new development or creation of full-time equivalent
jobs.
To encourage developers to pursue projects providing low- and moderate -income housing,
California has provided regulations to govern the approval process, permitting greater density
for affordable housing projects that include additional incentives to the developer. The City
utilizes the Density Bonus Ordinance to encourage developers interested in additional density
or incentives to develop a portion of their market rate project as affordable to low- and
moderate -income households to meet the state housing requirements. In addition, during the
reporting period, the City will complete its Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance to allow second
units within single family residential zones as mandated by the State. The ordinance will create
an opportunity for developers to create affordable housing for rental and homeownership.
Lead poisoning reduction and abatement efforts in Downey are provided` through the
cooperative efforts of the County Public Health Department. The abatement of lead-based
hazards is vital component of the City's Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Grant Program. All
housing rehabilitation projects are assessed for lead based paint and lead based paint
abatements are performed by licensed contractors.
IN accordance with federal regulations and the City of Downey's policy regarding the
identification of lead-based paint hazards, all housing built prior to 1978 must undergo lead
based paint testing prior to receiving funding for rehabilitation. If deteriorated lead-based
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paint surfaces are found, it must be stabilized during the rehabilitation of the property.
Abatement must be performed by a certified lead-based paint professional and a Clearance
Inspection must be issued by the certified lead-based paint assessor prior to the issuance of the
Notice of Completion.
Goal: To reduce poverty level incomes below current levels by 2020.
Downey's antipoverty strategy is closely aligned with the goals and objectives of the overall
affordable housing plan. These goals include: reducing poverty, creating new and affordable
housing, developing and promoting services for at -risk populations, expanding job training and
opportunities, and providing public and social services. The City will also continue partnering
with organizations to provide a continuum of services addressing the full range of needs of low -
and moderate -income families.
All communities share a goal to eradicate poverty. The City recognizes that a goal to reduce
poverty will contribute to the economic wellbeing of individuals and families. The families
whose income increases above the poverty level will be able to live independent of public and
private assistance.
Downey will also work to identify those individuals of below moderate income to refer to any
new economic development project sponsored by the City. As a result, in fiscal year 2015-16
the City entered into an Operating Covenant Agreement to assist Downey Nissan with
$2,250,000 for the relocation and expansion of their facility; of which, $1,000,000 would come
from HUD'S Section 108 Loan Program. The assistance would create minimum of 35 Full -
Time Equivalent jobs for low- and moderate -income persons. Downey Nissan reopened its
doors to the public in May 2017 and is in the process to provide their first report on the amount
of new low- and moderate -income persons hired.
The City of Downey's Housing Division will administer all of the activities specifically identified
in the investment plan. The City works closely with other housing -related organizations and
service providers in the County to ensure that the housing needs of City residents are
addressed to the best ability of the network of such providers given available resources.
The City's Community Development Department works in conjunction with the Housing
Authority to ensure quality housing for all low-income City residents. The working relationships
between these organizations are strong and facilitative. Due to the City's relatively small size,
communication is typically direct and immediate. As a result, gaps in program or service
delivery are typically not the result of poor institutional structure or lack of intergovernmental
cooperation, but rather due to shortcomings in available resources.
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service agencies
The City's Community Development Department maintains primary management of as well as
the coordination of the various organizations involved in these processes. The staff within the
Department works closely with other City departments and the community to develop
programs and activities that improve low- and moderate -income neighborhoods throughout
Downey. The administration of program activities includes housing, public facility and
infrastructure improvements; in addition, public and social service activities, and economic
development activities. The City collaborates with public agencies, for-profit and nonprofit
organizations, in order to provide the aforementioned programming and services.
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