8/10/2021 - ITEM 3 - FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2021-2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ACTION PLANAGENDA ITEM NO.3
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager
DATE: August 10, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2021-2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) ACTION PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 CDBG Action Plan; and
2. Adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO.2021-87 — A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 (FY 2021-2022 CDBG
ACTION PLAN)
3. Designate the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, as the official representative of the City to
administer the programs and to execute and submit all required agreements, certifications, and documents
required by HUD, and execute all subrecipient agreements for the use of funds approved in the 2021-2022
Annual Action Plan.
BACKGROUND:
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a flexible program of the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of
unique community development needs. Beginning in 1974, the CDBG program is one of the longest
continuously run programs at HUD. The CDBG program provides annual grants on a formula basis to 1,209
general units of local government and States.
The CDBG program works to ensure decent affordable housing, to provide services to the most vulnerable in
our communities, and to create jobs through the expansion and retention of businesses. CDBG is an important
tool for helping local governments tackle serious challenges facing their communities. The CDBG program
has made a difference in the lives of millions of people and their communities across the nation.
The annual CDBG appropriation is allocated between States and local jurisdictions called "non -entitlement"
and "entitlement" communities respectively. Entitlement communities are comprised of central cities of
Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs); metropolitan cities with populations of at least 50,000; and qualified
urban counties with a population of 200,000 or more (excluding the populations of entitlement cities). States
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distribute CDBG funds to non -entitlement localities not qualified as entitlement communities.
HUD determines the amount of the City's grant by using a formula comprised of several measures of
community need, including the extent of poverty, population, housing overcrowding, age of housing, and
population growth lag in relationship to other metropolitan areas. West Covina is direct entitlement community
and uses these federal funds to create transformative impacts and to improve the lives of residents, especially
those with low and moderate income levels.
According to 24 CFR 570.4, the policies and procedures used to determine CDBG allocations are described in
Sections 106 and 107 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. For the Entitlement Program,
there are two formulas: "A" and "B". HUD calculates the amount of funds that each entitlement grantee would
receive under each of the two formulas. Formula A calculates funds to a jurisdiction based on its metropolitan
area's share of three factors across all US metropolitan areas. The factors are:
1. Population, weighted at 25%;
2. People in poverty, weighted at 50%; and
3. Overcrowded units, weighted at 25%
Formula B also calculates funds to a jurisdiction based on its metropolitan area's share of three factors across
all US metropolitan areas, but the factors are somewhat different. The Formula B factors are:
1. Population growth lag since 1960, weighted at 20%;
2. People in poverty, weighted at 30%; and
3. Pre-1940 housing units, weighted at 50%.
In recent years, West Covina has utilized these funds for Code Enforcement, the Domestic Violence Victim
Advocate (Police Department), Senior Meals Program, the Business Assistance Loan Program, the Housing
Preservation Program, Public Infrastructure Projects, and to fund various public service providers (i.e., food
banks, homeless advocates, meals on wheels, etc.).
As a condition of receiving the funds, HUD requires the City to prepare an annual Action Plan, which details
the activities the City plans to undertake with the funds in the respective year. This Action Plan is to be
consistent with the five-year CDBG Consolidated Plan, which is a strategic and visioning document on the use
of these funds. The City Council adopted its most recent 5-year CDBG Consolidated Plan on April 6, 2021,
which is valid through 2024. The City's proposed FY 2021-2022 CDBG Action Plan is included as Attachment
No. 1 of this report.
As a basis for the Consolidated Plan, an assessment and prioritization of community needs, relative to the use
of CDBG funds, was required. The categories of community need identified in the current Consolidated Plan
are: (1) Economic Development, (2) Homelessness, (3) Infrastructure Improvements, (4) Owner Occupied
Housing, (5) Public Facilities, (6) Non -Homeless Special Needs, (7) Public Services, and (8) Rental Housing.
Attachment No. 2 describes each category.
To facilitate prioritization and to evaluate the categories, HUD utilizes four levels of priority: High, Medium,
Low, and No Such Need. A High Priority means that activities in that category will be funded by CDBG funds.
A Medium Priority means activities in that category may be funded by CDBG funds. A Low Priority means
CDBG funds will not be used to fund activities in a particular category.
The City Council established the FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Priorities through actions at the April 6,
2021 City Council meeting, as outlined in Table 1. These priorities were affirmed by the City Council on May
4, 2021 for the FY 2021-2022 Action Plan.
Table 1
FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Priorities
1 Cate¢ories of Need II Prioritv Level 1
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Economic Development
I High
Homelessness
High
Infrastructure Improvements
High
Owner -Occupied Housing
High
Public Facilities
High
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Medium
Public Services
Medium
Rental Housing
Low
The categories shown as `Medium' and `Low' do not indicate that these are not priorities of the City of West
Covina; however, with limited CDBG funds, the City Council determined the other categories as a priority for
use of CDBG funding during this term.
DISCUSSION:
As directed by the City Council on May 4, 2021, City staff drafted the proposed FY 2021-2022 CDBG Action
Plan (Attachment No. 1) to incorporate the City's approved FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Priorities.
In FY 2021-2022, the City will receive $827,867 in CDBG funds. With additional program income estimated
at $40,000 through repayments of CDBG-funded loans to the City's Housing Preservation Program, staff
estimates a total amount of available resources to be approximately $867,867. Funding beyond the $867,867
consists of previously unobligated funds, as well as the proposed reprogramming of previously approved
fixnds. The proposed budget is shown below in Table 2. Approved funding for FY 2020-2021 is shown for
comparison.
Table 2
Proposed FY 2021-2022 CDBG Action Plan Budget
Project/Activity
FY 2020-2021
Approved
FY 2021-2022
Proposed
1. Neighborhood Improvement Program
$1,200,000
$1,000,000
2. Planning and Administration
$164,000
$173,500
3. Public Services
$133,000
$140,530
Total
$1,497,000
$1,314,0301
1. Neighborhood Improvement Program: Funds eligible capital improvements such as public facilities
improvements, street rehabilitation, replacement of curbs and gutters, removal of barriers to
accessibility, park improvements, etc.
2. Planning and Administration: By statute, capped at 20% of the sum of allocation and current year (FY
2021-2022) program income. FY2021-2022 program income, to be received through repayment to the
Housing Preservation Program, is estimated at $40,000.
3. Public Services: By statute, capped at 15% of the sum of allocation and prior year (FY 2020-2021)
program income. FY2020-2021 program income, received through repayment to the Housing
Preservation Program, is $109, 026 as of the writing of this report.
The proposed amendments described in Table 3 consist of canceling the following activities, which were
approved in prior Action Plans, and reprogramming the previously approved funding. Funding will be
reprogrammed to 22005 - Residential CDBG Street Improvement Project in the FY 2021-2022 Action Plan.
Table 3
Amendments - Activities to be Canceled
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1018 - ADA Access
1001 - ADA Compliance Public Facilities
1029 - Senior Center - Door Renlacement
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$5,000
The Business Assistance Program and Housing Preservation Program will occur in FY 2021-2022 with
previously allocated funds which will be carried forward. Activities funding with carried over budgets are
designated in Table 5 with an asterisk (*). As of the writing of the report, the Business Assistance Program,
originally funded for $325,000, has a balance of $289,585.62 and the Housing Preservation Program,
originally funded for $250,000, has a balance of $100,809.89. Through the proposed amendments described in
Table 4, $250,000 will be reprogrammed from the Business Assistance Program to the Housing Preservation
Program. This proposal is based on past and anticipated program demand.
Table 4
Proposed Amendments - Reprogramming of Funds
Originally
Proposed
Proposed
Activity
Approved
Amendment
Amended
Remaining
Funding
Funding
Business Assistance
$325,000
($250,000)
$75,000
$39,585.62
Program
Housing Preservation
$250,000
$250,000
$500,000
$350,809.89
Program
Regarding Public Services, the City published a Notice of Funding Availability in May 2021, and received 10
funding requests totaling $195,000 from public service providers serving West Covina residents. Descriptions
of services provided are included as Attachment No. 3.
With an interest in mitigating impact to the General Fund, staff earmarked funding for City projects at the
levels of request by the individual departments. This will offset City program expenses that would otherwise
be supported by the City's General Fund. All City projects are designated with a double asterisk (**) in Table
5. A decrease in CDBG funding to these programs would result in an increased burden on the General Fund in
order to maintain current service levels.
Staff has also recommended funding for the Housing Rights Center. As a CDBG recipient, HUD requires
grantees to provide services that promote and support fair housing in the community. Funding the Housing
Rights Center addresses this HUD requirement.
Staff recommends funding the projects (Projects No. 8 through No. 12) as shown below in Table 5.
The CDBG Ad Hoc Committee of the Community and Senior Services Commission (Ad Hoc Committee)
evaluated the remaining applicants (Projects No. 13 through No. 18). Applicants made presentations to the Ad
Hoc Committee on July 30, 2021. The Ad Hoc Committee then developed recommendations to allocate the
balance of $45,530 (shown in Table 5). The recommendations are included in the proposed Action Plan and
presented for the consideration of the City Council.
Several activities (Project Nos. 14, 16, and 17) were not recommended for regular CDBG funding. The City
received $473,803 in CDBG-CV funds as a result of the CARES Act, which was signed by President Trump in
April 2020 in response to COVID-19. Of this amount, the City Council approved $150,000 for food bank
activities. The three providers, denoted by a triple asterisk (***), were awarded a total of $90,000 in CDBG-
CV funds at the recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee in FY 2020-2021. The Ad Hoc Committee
recommended funding the requests from the food banks from the balance of CDBG-CV funds.
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Table 5 details proposed FY 2021-2022 funding by activity, alongside approved funding for FY 2021-2022 for
comparison.
Table 5
Proposed FY 2021-2022 CDBG Action Plan Funding
oject/Activity
F
1
FY Approved
Approved
FY Proposed
Proposed
Account
II
1. 22005 - Residential CDBG Street Improvements
I $0
—Sl,000,0001
131.80.7005.7200
2. 21035 - Friendship Park Improvements J
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
131.80.7004.7700
3. 21018 — ADA Access Ramp Program
$ 100,000
$0
131.80.7005.7200
4. 21001— ADA Compliance Public Facilities 11
$100,000
$0
131.80.7001.7500
5. 21029 — Senior Center — Door Replacement
$1001000
$0
131.80.7004.7700
6. Business Assistance Program (*)
$324,8 11
$39,585
131.22.2232.6120
7. Housing Preservation Program (*)
$105,331
$350,809
131.22.2242.6120
8. Administration
$164,000
$171,000131.61.5120.5111
9. Senior Meals Program (**)
$60,000
$60,000
131.61.5121.6120
10. Domestic Violence Victim Advocate (**)
$20,0001
131.31.3130.5111
11. Careship (**)
$5,0001
131.61.5136.6120
12. Housing Rights Center 11
$10,000
$10,000
131.61.2244.6120
13. Senior Assistance Program (YWCA)
1 $17,000
$25,530
131.61.5121.6444
14. Action Food Pantry (***)
1 $30,000
$2Q000
225.61.5121.6207
15. ESGV Coalition for the Homeless
$10,000
$10,000
131.61.5121.6467
16. Shepherds Pantry (***)
1 $30,000
$8,000
225.61.5121.6120
17. Project 29:11 (Food Pantry) (***)
$30,000
$12,000
225.61.5121.6203
18. Assistance League (Op School Bell)
$1Q000
$10,000
131.61.5121.6462
As required, the draft FY 2021-2022 CDBG Action Plan was available for a 30-day public review period,
which began on July 2, 2021. No written public comments were received as of the time of writing this report.
An approved Action Plan is due to HUD by August 16, 2021.
OPTIONS:
The City Council has the following options:
1. Approve staff's recommendation; or
2. Provide alternative direction.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This project is a General Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Prepared by: Kelly McDonald, Public Services Manager
Fiscal Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed FY 2021-2022 Action Plan budget is $1,314,030. In FY 2021-2022, the City is to receive
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$827,867 in CDBG funds. With additional program income estimated at $40,000, through repayments of
CDBG-funded loans to the City's Housing Preservation Program, staff estimates a total amount of available
resources to be approximately $867,867. Previously unobligated funds, as well as the proposed
reprogramming of funds described in the report will make up the difference of $446,163. Approved funding
amounts will be included in the City's FY 2021-2022 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget through the
attached budget amendment.
Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - Descriptions of Categories of Need in Table 1
Attachment No. 2 - Proposed FY2021-2022 CDBG Action Plan
Attachment No. 3 - FY 2021-22 CDBG PSP Applicants
Attachment No. 4 - Budget Amendment Resolution - FY 21-22 CDBG Action Plan
CITY Achieve Fiscal Sustainability and Financial Stability
COUNCIL Maintain and Enhance City Facilities and Infrastructure
GOALS & Enhance the City Image and Effectiveness
OBJECTIVES: Protect Public Safety
Respond to the Global COVID-19 Pandemic
Engage in Proactive Economic Development
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ATTACHMENT NO. 1
Descriptions of Categories of Need in Table 1,
Consolidated Plan Priorities
This attachment describes the Categories of Need shown in Table 1 of the staff report.
1. Economic Development: Activities to address these needs will be funded by the Community
& Economic Development non -housing funds. Community & Economic Development
activities and the new Business Assistance Program will address this category of need.
2. Homelessness: The allocation of CDBG funds to public services can address a portion of these
needs.
3. Infrastructure Improvements: Improvements such as street rehabilitation and replacement of
curbs and gutters will be funded during the Consolidated Plan cycle. (For example, projects
may include street improvements.)
4. Owner -Occupied Housing: Owner housing needs will be addressed by the Housing
Preservation Program (HPP).
5. Public Facilities: Public facilities maybe funded during the Consolidated Plan cycle — 2020 to
2024. (For example, projects may include: accessibility improvement or parks and recreation
facilities and youth centers.)
6. Non -Homeless Special Needs: The allocation of CDBG funds to public services can address a
portion of the non -homeless needs. (Non -homeless special needs populations include: the
elderly, persons with HIV/AIDS, disabled, homebound, and mentally ill).
Public Services: A high priority was assigned to public services because CDBG funds can help
to address the needs of the elderly, frail elderly, youth and other low/moderate income
populations. These needs can be addressed by the 15% allocation of CDBG funds to public
services. (For example, public services may include: youth services, transportation services,
and crime awareness.)
8. Rental Housing: Rental housing needs are addressed by the Section 8 rental assistance program
and the affordable housing developments funded by the CED Low and Moderate Income
Housing Fund.
ATTACHMENT NO. 2
City of
West Covina
Action Plan for
Housing and Community Development
One Year Use of Funds
FY 2021-2022 (July 1, 2021 — June 30, 2022)
Prepared for:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Lead Agency
City of West Covina
Community Services Department
1444 W. Garvey Avenue
West Covina, California 91790
(626) 939-8430
PROPOSED
Table of Contents
Executive
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)...................
The Process 5
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)...............................................................................
AP-10 Consultation — 24 CFR 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I)------------------------------------ ------ 6
AP-12 Participation.......................................................
Annual Action Plan 13
Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources —91.220(c)(1,2)............
AP-20 Annual Goals and Obiectives
AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d) ....................................................................................................... 19.
AP-38 Project Summary.........................................................................................................................21
AP-50 Geographic Distribution—91.220(f)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
AffordableHousing ...................................................................................................... 28
AP-55 Affordable Housing— 91.220(g)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.9
AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h) ...........................................................................................................30
AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities —91.220(i).............................................................. 31
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j) ............. ________- ________. ......... .._______ ___- 35
AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)
Program Specific Requirements ............................................................................................................. 38
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements —91.220(I)(1,2,4)
List of Tables
Table 1— Responsible Agencies----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Table 2 —Agencies, groups, organizations who participated_____________________________________________________________________
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Table 3 — Other local /regional/federal planning efforts_. _________ _________
......... .._______ _____1.0
Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Table 5 — Expected Resources — Priority Table________________________________________________________________________________________
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Table6 — Goals Summary......................................................................................................................
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Table 7 — Goal Descriptions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Table8 —Project Information.................................................................................................................19
Table 9 — Geographic Distribution ...........................................................................................................
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Table 10— One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement....
Table 11—One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type_________________
List of Attachments
Attachment No. 1— LMI Census Block Group Map_________________________________________________________________________________ 41
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
West Covina was incorporated as an independent city in 1923 to prevent the city of Covina from
building a sewage farm in the area. Walnut groves and orange groves continued to flourish during the
subsequent decades. The population in 1930 was 769 and blossomed to 1,549 in 1940. As a result of
remarkable expansion during the post -World War II building boom, West Covina became one of the
fastest -growing U.S. cities between 1950 and 1960, with the population increasing 1,000 per cent from
less than 5,000 to more than 50,000 residents. The decades between 1960 and 2000 demonstrated
steady growth, which slowed significantly by the time of the 2010 census.
The City of West Covina began the second half of the 20th century with new developments and projects,
mostly brought on by big business. The City Hall and police facility were built in 1969 as the first phase of
an example of a Joint Powers Authority in the County of Los Angeles. The Civic Center Joint Powers
Authority, consisting of the County of Las Angeles and the City of West Covina, also completed a three -
level parking structure in the Civic Center complex. The Civic Center complex includes the Los Angeles
County Regional Library and the Citrus Municipal Court building and the city offices.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
Listed below are City of West Covina's objective and outcome categories for CDBG funded activities in
accordance with the Federal Register Notice dated March 7, 2006. During this Consolidated Plan period,
the City will fund activities in two objective/outcome categories — SL-1 and SL-3.
SL-1 Improve Availability/Accessibility for the Purpose of Creating a Suitable Living Environment
• Fair Housing Services
• Child Care Services
• Senior Services
• Other Public Services
SL-3 Improve Sustainability for the Purpose of Creating a Suitable Living Environment
• Neighborhood Improvement Program
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The Neighborhood Improvement Program supported improvements such as: street and alley
improvements, sidewalks, and street lighting and accessibility improvements.
3. Evaluation of past performance
The 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan established the following high priorities for CDBG funding:
• Support a Neighborhood Improvement Program for infrastructure improvements
• Support public facilities funding
• Support funding for fair housing and tenant/landlord counseling services
• Address the needs of homeless families with children; homeless individuals; and chronically
homeless persons
• Support public services funding
The City allocated CDBG funds to address each of the five high priorities listed above.
The City compared the cumulative proposed and actual accomplishments for Program Years 2015-2016
thru 2019-2020. Actual accomplishments over the four year -period exceeded the proposed
accomplishments by a ratio of 1.33 to 1, when proposed accomplishments were weighted for actual
funding. Three public services had accomplishments slightly less than the 4-year weighted
accomplishments: Senior Meals Program, Careship Program, and Housing Rights Center. The
Neighborhood Improvement Program supported improvements such as: street and alley improvements,
sidewalks, and street lighting and accessibility improvements.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Public Hearings: Citizen participation is one of the most important components of the planning process.
To solicit public input during the development of the Consolidated Plan, the City Council conducted two
public hearings.
The purpose of the first public hearing, which occurred on May 4, 2021, was to obtain the public's input
on West Covina's housing and community development needs. The notice of the public hearing
explained the CDBG Program, available funding and the scope of eligible activities. The City encouraged
the participation of all residents. A summary of the meeting is presented in Table 4—Citizen
Participation Outreach. The purpose of the second public hearing, which will occur on August 3, 2021,
will be to consider approval of the PY 2021-2022 Action Plan. A summary of the meeting is presented in
Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach.
Housing and Community Development Needs Survey: The proposed Action Plan is intended to be
consistent with the recently adopted Consolidated Plan. As part of the development of the PY 2020-
2024 Consolidated Plan, which was approved on April 6, 2021, The City conducted a survey as another
means of obtaining public participation. The Survey was posted on the City's website. The survey results
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are included as an attachment to this Plan. Seventy-nine (79) responses were received. Seventy-six (76)
responses were from West Covina residents, 61 of which indicate they have lived in West Covina for
over 10 years. The survey asked respondents to indicate their priority housing and non -housing
community development needs (High, Medium, Low, No Need, and Don't Know) for activities in the
community under seven categories. CDBG funds are limited. With the limited funding, the City supports
programs that provide resources to address some of the activities mentioned below. However, the City
will seek other funds or partners to address the priority needs during the Consolidated Plan period.
In summary, the seven categories and top three activities receiving the most High Need ratings in the
survey are listed below:
Infrastructure Activities
1. Water quality improvements
2. Tree planting
3. Street and road improvements
Housing Activities
1. First-time home -buyer assistance
2. Energy efficient home improvements
3. Heating/cooling HVAC replacement or repairs
Housing Types for Special Needs Populations
1. Rental assistance for persons at -risk of homelessness
2. Shelters for youth
3. Permanent supportive housing such as subsidized housing that offers services for persons with
mental disabilities
Community and Public Facilities
1. Parks and recreational facilities
2. Homeless shelters
3. Facilities for abused/neglected children
Community and Public Services
1. Neighborhood crime prevention programs
2. Children afterschool/summer camp programs & services
3. Park and recreation programs
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Services and Facilities for Special Needs Groups
1. Veterans
2. Seniors(65+)
3. Victims of domestic violence
Business and Economic Development Activities
1. Retention of existing businesses
2. Attraction of new businesses
3. Expansion of existing businesses
5. Summary of public comments
The draft Action Plan was available for a 30-day public review period beginning July 2, 2021 and ending
on August 2, 2021. The public comment period was extended to August 9, 2021. Any comments
received during this period will be included in the agenda report and final Action Plan.
During the pre -development hearing on May 4, 2021, a comment was made regarding the use of CDBG
funds. A Councilmember commented support for the Housing Preservation Program and expressed a
desire for continued funding.
The City of West Covina has undertaken diligent and good faith efforts in outreaching to all segments of
the community that may benefit from the CDBG Programs.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All comments received were accepted.
Summary
The City of West Covina has undertaken diligent and good faith efforts in outreaching to all segments of
the community that may benefit from the CDBG Programs.
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1. Introduction
As part of the Action Plan development, the City undertook an outreach program to consult and
coordinate nonprofit agencies, affordable housing providers, and government agencies regarding the
needs of the low- and moderate -income community. The outreach program has been summarized in the
Executive Summary.
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))
During the development of the Action Plan, the City coordinated with the County of Los Angeles Housing
Authority. The Housing Authority provided information on the number of families receiving Section 8
rental assistance; the number of elderly and disabled assisted families; and the number of families on
the Section 8 Waiting List. The City also coordinated with the Baldwin Park Housing Authority.
The private and governmental health, mental health, and service agencies that were consulted included:
United Way of America; Southern California Association of Governments; Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health, (Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and Division of HIV and
STD Programs); Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health; Los Angeles County Department of
Public Social Services (DPSS); Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development; Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration; Area Agency on Aging, State Independent Living Council
(SILO); and Office of the California Attorney General. With regard to economic development, the City
coordinated with the State Employment Development Department, County of Los Angeles Workforce
Investment Board, West Covina Workforce Services Office, and the Community Development
Commission's economic development efforts.
Specific agencies were also contacted to obtain data in preparation of this Action Plan. For example, the
State Developmental Services Department and State Social Services Department were contacted to
obtain data and housing resources for persons with disabilities.
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 Continuum of Care Strategy was consulted to provide information on homelessness and resources
available. Several agencies that provide housing and supportive services for the homeless and those at
risk of becoming homeless were identified. The City coordinates on an ongoing basis with the following
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homeless providers: the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless Emergency Food and Shelter
Program, YWCA— WINGS Women's Shelter, and San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The City's HUD entitlement allocation does not include ESG funds.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
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Community and Economic Development Department does post on its webpage an Available Property
List (APL) for businesses seeking to locate in West Covina.
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Projects
AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d)
Introduction
The City's planned actions include grant administration; providing fair housing services; providing
services to low income persons including, the homeless and the frail elderly; and improving
neighborhoods. Planned projects are listed in below.
Projects
#
Project Name
1
Neighborhood Improvement Program
2
Fair Housing
3
Grant Administration
4
Senior Meals Program
5
Domestic Violence Victim Advocate
6
SGV YWCA Senior Citizens Assistance
7
ESGV Coalition for the Homeless
8
Assistance League of Covina Valley
Table 8 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The available CDBG funds have been allocated to projects that contribute to achieving the priority needs
and goals established by the 5-Year Strategic Plan. The projects are consistent with the citizen input
received during the development of the recently approved Consolidated Plan. The priorities have been
approved by the City Council.
Further, based on anticipated need, two amendments to open activities are proposed. The amendment
consists of modifying funding for the existing activities as summarized below. The amendments have a
net zero effect on overall funding availability.
Description of Activity Approved Funding Proposed Amendment Amended
Funding
• Business Assistance Program $ 325,000 ($250,000) $ 75,000
• Housing Preservation Program $ 250,000 $250,000 $ 500,000
Applications for Funding: The Public Services Department solicited proposals from community -based
organizations, nonprofits, City departments, and citizens interested in applying for funds and providing
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services to the West Covina community. The application form requests a description of the need and/or
problem to be addressed by the project. This application process provides another means of identifying
priority needs. Applications were reviewed by the CDBG Adhoc Committee of the Community and
Senior Services Commission. The Committee heard presentations from applicants on June 30,
2021. Funding recommendations from the Committee will be considered by the City Council on August
10, 2021 as part of the proposed Action Plan.
One of the greatest challenges in meeting the underserved needs of low- and moderate -income persons
is having limited financial resources. The City will continue to use CDBG funding to support public service
agencies that address the special needs of the underserved, including the elderly and frail elderly and
persons belonging to protected classes that have been the victims of housing discrimination.
The City also proactively seeks additional resources to better meet the underserved needs.
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Neighborhood Improvement Program
Target Area
Area Benefit Neighborhoods
Goals Supported
Improve/upgrade public infrastructure & facilities
Needs Addressed
Improve/upgrade public facilities & infrastructure
Funding
CDBG: $1,000,000
Description
Improvements to eligible neighborhoods and public facilities.
Accessibility improvements.
Target Date
6/30/2022
Estimate the number and
Based on the Pavement Management Plan, the activity is being
type of families that will
scoped for residential streets in need of rehabilitation within
benefit from the proposed
eligible areas. Preliminarily, 10,000 persons are estimated to
activities
benefit from the proposed activity.
Location Description
Based on the Pavement Management Plan, the activity is being
scoped for residential streets in need of rehabilitation within
eligible areas.
Planned Activities
Residential Street Rehabilitation in CDBG-eligible areas
2
Project Name
Fair Housing
Target Area
City -Wide
Goals Supported
Achieve fair housing for all
Needs Addressed
Eliminate housing discrimination
Funding
CDBG: $10,000
Description
The Housing Rights Center will offer West Covina residents
services from our four program areas, (1) Discrimination
Complaint Investigation, (2) Landlord Tenant Counseling, (3)
Education and Outreach, and (4) Legal Services.
Target Date
6/30/2022
Estimate the number and
75 low- and moderate -income households
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
3255 Wilshire Blvd #1150, Los Angeles, CA 90010
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Planned Activities
The Housing Rights Center will offer West Covina residents
services from our four program areas, (1) Discrimination
Complaint Investigation, (2) Landlord Tenant Counseling, (3)
Education and Outreach, and (4) Legal Services
3
Project Name
Grant Administration
Target Area
City -Wide
Goals Supported
Effective grant administration
Needs Addressed
Effective grant administration
Funding
CDBG: $173,500
Description
CDBG Program Administration
Target Date
6/30/2022
Estimate the number and
N/A
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
Admin office: 1444 W. Garvey Ave. So., West Covina, CA
Planned Activities
Funding used for general management, monitoring, and oversight
of CDBG Program, including the preparation of the Action Plan and
CAPER
4
Project Name
Senior Meals Program
Target Area
City -Wide
Goals Supported
Improve the well-being of low income persons
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $60,000
Description
This program serves meals in a congregate setting at the West
Covina Senior Center.
Target Date
6/30/2021
Estimate the number and
750 low- and moderate -income persons
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
2501 E Cortez St, West Covina, CA
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Planned Activities
Meals are served 5 days a week. Senior meals program
participants receive an estimated 40-50% of required nutrients
5
Project Name
Domestic Violence Victim Advocate
Target Area
City -Wide
Goals Supported
Improve the well-being of low income persons
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $20,000
Description
This program follows up with victims of all domestic violence
victim cases in West Covina.
Target Date
6/30/2022
Estimate the number and
2000 low- and moderate -income persons
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
City-wide. Admin office: Police Department, 1444 W Garvey Ave
S, West Covina, CA
Planned Activities
This program follows up with victims of all domestic violence
victim cases in West Covina.
6
Project Name
SGV YWCA Senior Citizens Assistance
Target Area
City -Wide
Goals Supported
Improve the well-being of low income persons
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $25,530
Description
This program connects seniors with a broad array of services that
enable them to stay at their homes for as long as passible.
Target Date
6/30/2022
Estimate the number and
447 low- and moderate -income persons
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
2501 E Cortez, West Covina, CA. Admin office: 943 N Grand Ave,
Covina, CA
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Planned Activities
This program connects seniors with a broad array of services that
enable them to stay at their homes for as long as possible
7
Project Name
ESGV Coalition for the Homeless
Target Area
City -Wide
Goals Supported
Improve the well-being of low income persons
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $10,000
Description
Emergency assistance provided to homeless persons.
Target Date
6/30/2022
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
300 low- and moderate -income persons
Location Description
1345 Turnbull Canyon Rd, Hacienda Heights, CA
Planned Activities
ESGVCH operates the Emergency Assistance Center which
provides walk-in emergency services to homeless and at -risk
homeless individuals and families
8
Project Name
Assistance League of Covina Valley
Target Area
City -Wide
Goals Supported
Improve the well-being of low income persons
Needs Addressed
Public Service Programs
Funding
CDBG: $10,000
Description
The program will provide school clothing, shoes and supplies to
children and young people from low income families so they can
attend school regularly
Target Date
6/30/2022
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
780 low- and moderate -income families
Location Description
636 E San Bernardino Rd, Covina, CA 91723
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Planned Activities The program will provide school clothing, shoes and supplies to
children and young people from low income families so they can
attend school regularly
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
West Covina has two distinct geographic areas: City-wide and Area Benefit Neighborhoods.
CDBG investment for Fair Housing and Public Service Programs is made on a city-wide basis.
In prior years, CDBG investment for the Neighborhood Improvement Program has mostly been made in
Area Benefit Neighborhoods; that is, in block groups where 51% or more of the population have low -
and moderate -incomes. Based on the most recent data, the City has 22 block groups with 51% or more
the population having low/moderate incomes. Please see the Appendices for a map that highlights
these areas.
In PY 2021-2022, there is one activity under the Neighborhood Improvement Program: Residential
Street Rehabilitation - CDBG Streets with proposed funding in the amount of $1 million.
The percentages below are based on estimated costs of proposed activities in Year 2. Of the entire
budget of $1,314,030, Area Benefit Neighborhoods represent $1 million estimated for Street
Rehabilitation. The balance of the budget is City-wide, through Fair Housing and Public
Services. Administration, proposed at $173,500, is not considered in this calculation.
Amendments may occur during the program year that will redistribute funds to activities on an area
benefit basis.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area
Percentage of Funds
City -Wide
14
Area Benefit Neighborhoods
86
Table 5 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
CDBG-eligible area benefit neighborhoods, within which area benefit basis projects are eligible are
highlighted on the map, included in the appendices. Public services and Fair Housing are available on a
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city-wide basis to low- and moderate -income persons. Eligible block groups are listed below.
Tract Block Group(s)
• CT 4053.01
BG 1, 2
• CT 4053.02
BG 2
• CT 4055.00
BG 2,3
• CT 4062.00
BG 1, 2,3
• CT 4065.00
BG 5
• CT 4066.02
BG 2,4
• CT 4067.01
BG 1, 3
• CT 4067.02
BG 1, 2, 3
• CT 4068.00
BG 1, 3
• CT 4080.04
BG 1
• CT 4081.33
BG 2
• CT 4081.37
BG 2
• CT 4081.41
BG 1
Discussion
See discussion above.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g)
Introduction
Section 8 provides rental assistance to 579 families through programs administered by the Housing
Authority of the County of Los Angeles (474) and Baldwin Park Housing Authority (105).
Of the 579 families, 503 are disabled or elderly. There are 411 families on the Section 8 Waiting List of
the two housing authorities.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless
0
Non -Homeless
0
Special -Needs
0
Total
0
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance 579
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 579
Table 11- One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
Refer to discussion above.
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AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h)
Introduction
The City does not have public housing; however, the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles and
the Baldwin Park Housing Authority administer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program within
West Covina. There are currently 579 West Covina families receiving Section 8 rental assistance and
approximately 411 more residents on the waiting list. The amount of time spent on the waiting list
often varies and can be as long as several years
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
Not applicable to the City of West Covina.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
Not applicable to the City of West Covina. The Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles
encourages the participation of public housing residents through Resident Councils. The role of a
Resident Council (RC) is to improve the quality of life and resident satisfaction in self-help initiatives to
enable residents to create a positive living environment for individuals and families living in public
housing. The Baldwin Park Housing Authority (BPHA) owns and administers Mc Neil Manor, a "project -
based public housing unit. Mc Neil Manor is a 12-unit low-income senior (62 years or older) housing
development.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
The Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles is not a troubled PHA. HACoLA has officially
achieved "High Performer" status under HUD's Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP);
therefore, is not designated as a "troubled" agency. Units are inspected, repaired, and maintained on a
regular basis.
Discussion
The Housing Authorities have prepared five-year Strategic Plans and an Annual Plans. The Plans guide
the actions of the Housing Authority in addressing the needs of extremely low and very low income
families and include goals to increase the supply of affordable housing, promote self-sufficiency and
asset development, ensure equal opportunity and affirmatively further fair housing, and in achieving
consistency with each jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan. The City will continue to monitor the Housing
Authority's Plans and provide input as it pertains to West Covina residents in an effort to increase the
supply of affordable housing.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)
Introduction
The City plans to allocate CDBG public service funds to agencies that address the needs of the homeless
such as emergency/transitional shelter, food insecurity and other basic needs. For the past several
years, the City of West Covina has partnered with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
to host and participate in the County -wide Homeless Count to better understand the number of
homeless in our community as well as the region. In 2018, 277 unsheltered homeless persons were
counted, up from the 158 counted in 2017 and the 48 counted in 2016. The results of the 2019 was 147
and the 2020 count results were 124.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
In October 2017, the City was awarded $50,000, through the County of Los Angeles, to produce a
Homeless Plan. This Plan is a comprehensive assessment of homelessness in the local jurisdiction,
assessing the resources currently available to address the challenge, and identifying opportunities for
the City, neighboring Cities, and the County to collaborate in the implementation of identified strategies
to combat homelessness. The Plan was submitted to the County in July 2018.
In late 2018, the County of Los Angeles put out a Request for Proposals for Homelessness Plan
Implementation Grants. The City submitted a collaborative proposal with the Cities of Covina, Duarte,
Azusa, and Glendora, through grants writers funded by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments,
that was awarded. The grant funds a full-time supervisor and 4 full-time housing navigators that are co -
located in the different Cities. They partner with law enforcement and other outreach efforts and work
with landlords and people experiencing homelessness to find housing options based on client needs.
They coordinate regional outreach, work as a group on outreach efforts in individual cities, and provide
staffing to other special projects. The award totals $343,250 with Cities matching a total of
$291,280. The grant performance period is through December 2021. The Cities have contracted Union
Station Homeless Services of Pasadena to provide housing navigation services under the grant.
Relative to outreach, the City is currently a member of the Police Department Program's Mental
Evaluation Team (MET) which is comprised of four (4) cities: Azusa, Covina, Glendora, and West Covina,
which provide mental health services to homeless in each of our communities. One day per week, a
mental health professional is dedicated to the City of West Covina to assist individuals throughout
the community that have been displaced temporarily or are permanently homeless.
The City funds a two police officers for homeless outreach. In addition to the parks -related duties, this
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team are the first responders to homeless calls, and proactively seek contacts with the homeless
(building trust relationships, which can help deescalate crisis situations and help individuals to accept
social services). The team received specialized training in crisis communication, social services, etc., and
is connected to the local and regional social service network, expanding upon longstanding partnerships
that the City of West Covina has with other agencies, hospitals, churches, etc. The target population will
be primarily street level and sheltered homeless, as well as those in need of mental health services. The
team is supplemented by an existing partnership with Los Angeles County, who assigns a County Mental
Health Clinician to our area, rotating among cities regionally. Police Officers focus a portion of their time
at City parks and in the community to provide outreach to those homeless individuals in need of
supportive services. In addition, they enforce park operating hours, and be able to mitigate illegal
activity in the parks. In 2020, the City received $50,000 in Measure H funds through the SGV COG to
support law enforcement outreach to homeless.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The City provides CDBG funds to the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless. This agency
provides advocacy, motel vouchers, gas vouchers, hot meals, showers, lunches, clothing, travel needs,
rehabilitation and mental health placements, Winter Shelter, mail and message service and refers clients
to partner agencies for further assistance. Up until recently, the Coalition has administered a
transitional housing program. The program was discontinued due to lack of funding.
The City applied for and received Measure H funding in the amount of $100,000 from Los Angeles
County. The grant is for the purchase of motel vouchers in order to increase the availability of
temporary beds in the area. Vouchers will be used by the housing navigator, on a case by case basis, for
those working through a housing plan.
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
The YWCA — WINGS Women's Shelter is located in West Covina. It is a 32-bed shelter for battered
women and their children.
The City of West Covina is not a direct provider of homeless services. It does refer homeless persons to
emergency shelters, transitional housing and supportive housing operated by public and private
agencies located near the city. The City also amended the Zoning Code to indicate the where emergency
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shelters may be located by right.
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 City of West Covina does not receive funding from the Federal sources that require the
implementation of supportive housing programs for persons returning from mental and physical health
institutions. The City does not receive funds from sources that require the development and
implementation of a Discharge Coordination Policy. However, the City has knowledge of the County's
discharge coordination policies.
The West Covina jail houses suspects awaiting court appearances or as long as it takes to book them and
release on a citation. Currently, any suspect in custody displaying medical and/or mental illness is taken
for appropriate care either to a hospital or County jail facility where services can be provided. Suspects
are also allowed to utilize a phone to make arrangements to be picked up.
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) regulations require the discharge planning
process for Acute Care Hospitals, State Mental Hospitals, and Institutions for Mental Disease programs
must address all the individual needs of homeless clients at treatment initiation. Housing resources on
discharge include: independent living with rental assistance, family reunification, living with roommates,
PSH, and nursing homes.
California law requires hospitals/regional hospital associations to have protocols for homeless patients.
The Hospital Association of Southern California, National Health Foundation, and Illumination
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
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medical services where Case Managers work with patients to obtain housing, services, and benefits.
Discussion
See discussions above.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j)
Introduction:
The City's adopted 2014-2021 Housing Element describes constraints and barriers to maintenance,
development and preservation of affordable 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
The 2014-2021 Housing Element recommended the following actions to mitigate the barriers to
affordable housing:
• Annually review development standards to ensure that the development of lower income
housing can occur. Revise the development code to address all constraints identified in Section
6 of the Housing Element.
In addition, the City has adopted the following on -going policy:
• Continue to use flexible development standards to facilitate the development of affordable
housing through promotion of maximum development densities in the multi -family zone and
the mixed use overlay.
If an affordable housing development is proposed during the Program Year, the City will implement, if
appropriate, the following policies:
• Reduced parking for senior and affordable housing development and by permitting modified
housing unit sizes
• Fee exemptions and reductions for second dwelling units, affordable housing and senior
housing.
Discussion:
In April of each year, the City transmits an Annual Housing Element Progress Report to the State
Department of Housing and Community Development. The Report describes all the actions taken to
implement the programs included in the adopted Housing Element.
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AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)
Introduction:
The following narratives describe the actions the City will undertake in PY 2021-2022 to address
underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead -based paint, reduce the
number of poverty -level families, develop the institutional structure, and enhance coordination
between public and private housing and social service agencies.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The City will continue to use CDBG funding to support public service agencies that address the special
needs of the underserved, including the elderly and frail elderly and persons belonging to protected
classes that have been the victims of housing discrimination.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City's housing stock contains six affordable multifamily projects and six affordable senior projects.
These units should be monitored and discussions with the property managers and/or owners should
occur to address the development's long-term affordability status. The following actions will be taken:
• Monitor the affordable housing projects to ensure compliance with rent restrictions
• Maintain a list of the affordable housing inventory
Actions planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards
To increase an awareness of lead -based paint hazards, the City will notify applicants to the Housing
Preservation Program to the dangers of lead based paint hazards posts information through distribution
of an informational pamphlet and required testing on rehabilitation projects where paint may be
disturbed. The City will also post links on its website alerting homebuyers and renters to the dangers of
lead based paint hazards.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families
The City will carry out the following anti -poverty actions in coordination with its affordable housing plan:
• The City will continue to support the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and public
housing units located within the community.
• The City will coordinate with the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles and Baldwin
Park Housing Authority to increase the number of families that receive rental assistance.
• The City will work with the Housing Authorities to encourage families receiving Section 8 rental
assistance to participate and graduate from the Family Self -Sufficiency Program (FSS). The City
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will periodically request information from the Housing Authority on FSS participation and
graduation levels.
The City will provide funding for child care services. Access to child care is a policy that contributes to
helping the working poor to make ends meet and avoid poverty.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The Public Services Department, Community Development Department, and Police Department are the
key departments involved in the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan process. The Public Services and
Community Development Departments are responsible for capital improvements to facilities (i.e., senior
center, parks, streets). The Police Department carries out a public service.
To strengthen internal coordination and timeliness of expenditures, the Public Services Department
meets monthly with the Community Development Department and Finance Department. The purpose of
the meetings is to strengthen the delivery of projects in neighborhoods so that there are tangible
physical and quality of life benefits resulting from the expenditure of CDBG and other funds.
The City also coordinates on a regular basis with the following housing providers:
• County of Los Angeles Housing Authority (Section 8)
• City of Baldwin Park Housing Authority (Section 8)
• Community and Economic Development Department (Housing Rehabilitation/Preservation)
• Housing Rights Center (Fair Housing)
City activities include: collection of information regarding clients served, geographic distribution of
clients served, and review and comment on Public Housing Agency Plans.
Coordination with health providers involves the periodic collection of lead -based incident statistics from
the County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Program. In addition, the City will continue to obtain information from the Los Angeles County
Department of Health Services, Office of AIDS Programs and Policy.
Coordination with social service agencies is accomplished through the CDBG public service
programs. This involves a notice of funding availability, evaluation of applications submitted including
needs to be addressed, and monitoring and performance evaluation of funded social service agencies.
To strengthen the institutional structure for carrying out its Consolidated Plan and Action Plan, the City
will strengthen the working relationship by providing input to and coordinating with the County of Los
Angeles Housing Authority and Baldwin Park Housing Authority. Efforts to strengthen the institutional
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structure involve review of the five-year and annual plans of each authority.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
During Program Year 2, the City will continue its coordination efforts with:
• Los Angeles County Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
• Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
• San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG)
• Baldwin Park Housing Authority
• County of Los Angeles Housing Authority
In January 2018, LAHSA conducted a homeless count. 264 unsheltered homeless persons were counted
in West Covina, up from the 165 counted in 2017. There were 147 persons counted in the 2019 Count
and 124 in 2020.
The City will continue to participate in the meetings and task forces of the SCAG and the SGVCOG.
The City will review the Annual Plans of the two Housing Authorities and provide input as appropriate.
Discussion:
Refer to the above narratives.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Overall Benefit - PY 2021-2022 will be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG
funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(I)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the
next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
40,000
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the
year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic
plan.
0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements
0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use
has not been included in a prior statement or plan
0
5. The amount of income from float -funded activities
0
Total Program Income:
40,000
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit -A consecutive
period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum
overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and
moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 70.00%
PY 2021-2022 will be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to
benefit persons of low and moderate income.
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ATTACHMENT NO.3
FY 2021-2022 CDBG PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT APPLICANT
DESCRIPTIONS
Note: Descriptions shown in italics were taken from the applications of the
respective service providers in which they respond to the question, "Describe your
program (purpose, goal, etc.)."
1. Senior Meals Program - City of West Covina: The senior meals program
serves meals in a congregate setting at the West Covina Senior Center 5 days a
week. Meals served under the program must provide at least 113 of the
recommended dietary allowances. Staff meets on a monthly basis with a County
dietician to ensure this objective is met for participants. The seniors are
receiving an estimated 40-50% of required nutrients from the meals provided by
the program. Annually, the program serves over 35,000 meals to the seniors in
the community. The program provides these meals to seniors at a suggested
donation of $2.00. Participants are encouraged to donate what they can
regardless of the amount. In previous years, the program has been recognized by
the Los Angeles County Local Area on Aging as a distinguished site recipient.
2. Domestic Violence Victim Advocate — West Covina Police Department: The
City's Victim Advocate is partially funded from CDBG, and is responsible for
following up with victims of all domestic violence cases that occur in West
Covina, as well as some other crimes involving children and domestic situations.
The Victim Advocate guides domestic violence victims through the criminal
justice and social service networks. An independent evaluation conducted by Cal
State Los Angeles validated the work, citing this as the most useful service offered
to domestic violence victims at the Police Department. The Victim Advocate
serves as the liaison to County Adult Protective Services, the Domestic Violence
Council, and other agencies and service networks. This project is a public service
eligible for CDBG funding under 24 CFR §570.201(e). Service amounts vary
somewhat from year to year due to crime trends (beyond the Police Department's
control).
3. Careship - City of West Covina: The Careship program's primary purpose is to
assist moderate to low-income West Covina residents who are working or
attending school with the cost of childcare. Only children of West Covina
residents enrolled full-time in a licensed childcare facility will be considered for
the program. The number of participants is limited to two per family for a
maximum of two years. A new and separate Application is required prior to each
session plus the backup documentation.
4. Housing Rights Center: Since the establishment of the Federal Fair Housing
Act in 1968, promoting equal access to housing has been a priority for the
federal, state, and local governments. The Housing Rights Center ("HRC')
proposes to further these interests by providing the City of West Covina with fair
housing and landlord/tenant services. Through the Fair Housing Program, the
HRC will actively support and promote freedom of residence to the end that all
West Covina residents have the opportunity to secure the housing they desire and
can afford, without discrimination based on their race, color, religion, gender,
sexual orientation, national origin, familial status, marital status, disability,
ancestry, age, source of income or other characteristics protected by law. A
component of this program includes addressing problems that arise between
landlords and tenants, (e.g., payment of rent, lease agreements, and habitability),
which are often intertwined with issues of discrimination. HRC will offer West
Covina residents services from our four program areas, (1) Discrimination
Complaint Investigation, (2) Landlord/Tenant Counseling, (3) Education and
Outreach, and (4) Legal Services.
5. Action Food Pantry: ACTION Food Pantry's purpose is hunger relief. Our goal
is to provide food for the increasing number of needy in our community.
Volunteers pick up, unload, and sort the food into nutritionally balanced
packages and distribute them. Over 120 families are served each week. Clients
are registered and their visits are recorded. ACTION actively seeks monetary
and food donations to supplement grant funds. Unlike some organizations who
have time limits, we allow our clients to participate in the program as long as
food is needed. ACTION Food Pantry primarily concentrates on food distribution
from our facility and also through other small food banks and homeless
organizations. We have an exclusive agreement with Porto's Bakery, West
Covina to distribute their day -old pastries. We distribute the bread and pastries
to homeless organizations, churches, senior citizens clubs, police departments,
fire departments, city halls, and hospitals.
6. ESGV Coalition for the Homeless - Emergency Food and Shelter: The East
San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless (ESGVCH) is a non-profit 501(c)3
charitable organization, incorporated since 1994, which operates under a
voluntary Board of Directors to directly aid people experiencing homelessness.
ESGVCH believes that all are called to turn attention beyond themselves to assist
those who suffer especially the poor, the hungry, and the homeless. It is, our
mission to bring hope and restore dignity to those in need by providing shelter,
alleviating hunger, assisting with basic daily needs assisting to regain housing,
raising community awareness, and by working collaboratively with others to end
hunger and homelessness. ESGVCH operates the Emergency Assistance Center
(EAC) in providing walk-in emergency services to families and/or vulnerable
individuals without home or homeless. The Center is located in Hacienda Heights
and is open daily, Monday through Friday, during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. Each day EA staff provides hot meals, sack lunches, clothing, hygiene kits,
TAP cards w/a 20 ride a month subsidy, emergency shelter (in the form of motel
vouchers for families with children), and referral services for those in need. The
EAC also operates the Bridge Program, which provides longer -term emergency
shelter in the form of motel vouchers to homeless families. While in the Bridge
Program, clients are provided with the guidance they need to obtain their own
permanent housing. A case manager works with the families in address areas
that require immediate change. For example, if an adult in the family does not
have a job, the Bridge Program case manager helps him/her with job hunting,
assists the parents with obtaining childcare, etc. The case manager also assists
the families with money management by looking at the family's monthly expenses
and designing a plan to decrease debt. The goal of the program is for the families
to save as much money as possible so that at the end of the program they can
have money for a deposit towards their own permanent housing.
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7. Project 29:11: Food Bank - Opened Tuesdays and Fridays. Clients may receive
food once a month. The food that is distributed many include, but not limited to
fresh produce and/or vegetables, a variety of dairy products, pastries and breads
and assorted meats. Since March of 2020, our average per month offamilies that
we were able to help with food has been around 975. This represents an average
per month of 3,650 adults and children. Our current numbers are staying around
the same. Clothing Rack- On March 20, 2020, because of COVID-19, we had o
temporarily close our Clothing Rack. Because of the layout of the interior rooms,
we around not have clients coming into the building as we have in the past. We
hope to reopen it again. Turkey Giveaway- On the Monday and the Tuesday of
the Thanksgiving week, we were able to help 375 families have a complete
Thanksgiving dinner, along with a roasting pan. Community Christmas Party -
This past Christmas, we were not able to have our Community Christmas Party
because of COVID-19 because everything is done inside the church building. We
hope the resources we provided will give our clients the opportunity to use their
money for rent and/or utilities to help them stay in a home.
8. Assistance League of Covina Valley: Assistance League® of Covina Valley
(ALCV) is a nonprofit national philanthropic organization dedicated to
improving literacy and helping to break the cycle of poverty in local communities
by providing basic needs to economically disadvantaged students. ALCV became
a chartered member of National Assistance League® in 1970. Operation School
Bell® (OSB) has been a continuous program of ALCV since 1984. Through this
program, underserved students in preschool through twelfth grade receive new
school clothing, supplies for school and personal hygiene items. Studies show that
the root cause of poverty is the lack of educational opportunities. In 2021, we are
seeing an increase in poverty across America and an increase in
unemployment rates due to the Pandemic. The average unemployment rate in
America is 6.1 %. According to the city website, West Covina's unemployment rate
is 11.3%, almost double the national average. The increase in unemployment
equals an increase in poverty. Studies show that inadequate clothing can be one
part of a sad equation that leads students to skip school and have academic and
behavioral issues. The purpose of Operation School Bell is to provide students
with proper attire so that they are able to attend school regularly. Elementary
school children, dressed at the chapter's facilities in Covina, are fitted with new
pants/shorts, shirts, shoes, underwear, sweatshirt, a filled backpack, family
hygiene kit and vouchers to the Assistance League Thrift Shop which is next to
OSB. Middle and high school students are treated to a shopping trip at local
department stores. The students are allowed to select their own clothing, shoes,
and accessories with help from their parent/guardian. ALCV volunteers also give
these students hygiene kits and vouchers to the Thrift Shop. The goal is to keep
students in school and to keep up with the needs of our community by increasing
the number of students we dress. Because of the -pandemic and the increase in
poverty, ALCV hopes to budget to dress 1,300 students in the next year. The cost
to dress an elementary student is $150. The cost to dress a middle and high school
student is $175. The number of students we are able to service each year is
limited to our fundraising efforts and by the schools' commitment to identify and
refer all students and families who are in need of assistance. ALCV's goal is to
dress at least 780 West Covina students.
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9. Shepherd's Pantry: Founded in 2004 as a free emergency food delivery service
operated out of a rental storage unit, by 2005 Shepherd's Pantry needed a walk-
in food facility and leadership to help develop their pantry operations. The team
looked to Cory's Kitchen which was established in 2001 in Irwindale. Cory's
Kitchen's culture encompassed emotional and spiritual support in addition to
providing food; this approach was incorporated into Shepherd's Pantry
operations. In 2019 the two food pantries merged into the company now known as
Shepherd's Pantry with three locations in Glendora, Irwindale, and Baldwin
Park. Our mission is: To provide food, resources, and services from a faith -based
perspective to those in need. We value the dignity of all individuals and strive to
promote their independence. Our vision is: To alleviate hunger and to improve
the well-being of those living in the San Gabriel Valley. We meet our mission by
incorporating other services such as personalized case management, haircuts,
homeless food support, home food delivery and a clothing pantry.
10. YWCA of San Gabriel Valley - Senior Citizens Assistance Program (SCAP):
The goal of the YWCA SCAP (Case Management and Information &
Referral/Assistance Services) is to connect seniors with a broad array of services
that enable them to remain in their homes for as long as possible. These services
include but are not limited to: Access to services such as transportation, case
management, information and assistance; and in -home services such as personal
care, chore, and homemaker assistance; Community services such as legal
services, mental health services, and adult day care; and Community education
and related programming that help to coordinate and integrate services for
seniors such as health screening, exerciselhealth programs, etc. Due to Covid-
19. our regular on -site service at the West Covina Senior Center is on hold. BSW
Case Managers will provide service to seniors living in West Covina via
telephone, telehealth and in person as needed. The YWCA San Gabriel Valley
Senior Services' model of providing effective Case Management and Information
and Referral/Assistance (I & RIA) Services is based on the concept of linking
clients to a culturally competent, locally accessible, and cost-effective integrated
continuum of supportive services. In addition, our agency has proven its ability to
respond in a timely manner to client's requests for service, and within several
hours if the request is urgent.
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ATTACHMENT NO.4
RESOLUTION NO.2021-87
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET
AMENDMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING DUNE 30, 2022 (FY 2021-2022
CDBG ACTION PLAN)
WHEREAS, the City Manager, on or about June 15, 2021, submitted to the City Council
a proposed budget for the appropriation and expenditure of funds for the City for West Covina for
Fiscal Year 2021-22; and
WHEREAS, following duly given notice and prior to budget adoption, the City Council
held public meetings, considered and evaluated all comments, and adopted a budget for the fiscal
year commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS, amendments must periodically be made to the budget to conform to changed
circumstances following adoption of the budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves Budget Amendment No. 007, attached
hereto as Exhibit A, related to the FY 2021-2022 CDBG Action Plan.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall enter
the same in the book of original resolutions and it shall become effective immediately.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this IOth day of August, 2021.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Thomas P. Duarte
City Attorney
Letty Lopez-Viado
Mayor
ATTEST
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk
I, LISA SHERRICK, Assistant City Clerk of the City of West Covina, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2021-87 was duly adopted by the City Council of
the City of West Covina, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1 Oth day of August,
2021, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
BUDGET AMENDMENT
CITY OF WEST COVINA
BUDGET AMENDMENT
BA # 007
Posted By:
Date Posted:
Date: 8/10/21 Fiscal Year: 2021/2022
Requested by: Kelly McDonald Amount:
Dept/Div: Public Services Description: FY 2021-2022 CDBG Action Plan
EXPENDITURES
Account Number
Dept/Account Description
Current Budget
Proposed
Amendment
Amended Budget
22005.131.7500
Res CDBG Street Im rvmnts
500,000
500,000
1,000,000
131.80.7005.7200
21029.131.7700
Sliding Doors at Sr Center
100,000
(100,000)
131.80.7004.7700
21001.131.7500
ADA Access - Public Facilities
100,000
100
000
-
131.80.7001.7500
21018.131.7200
ADA Curb Access Ramp Prom
100,000
(100,000)
-
131.80.7005.7200
131.22.2232.6120
Business Assistance Program
324,800
285 214.38
39 585.62
131.22.2242.6120
Home Improvement Program
105,300
245 509.89
350 809.89
131.31.3130.5111
PD Domestic Violence Vict Adv
12,400
3,700
16,100
131.61.5120.5111
Administration
76,700
35,300
112,000
131.61.5121.6120
Contract Services
93,000
(33,000)
60,000
131.61.5121.6444
Senior Assistance Prom YWCA
25,530
25,530
131.61.5121.6467
Coalition for the Homeless
-
10,000
10,000
131.61.5121.6462
JESGV
Assist. League (Op. School Bell
-
10,000
10,000
REVENUES
Account Number
Account Description
Current Budget
Proposed
Amendment
Amended Budget
131.61.4551
lFederal Grants
1 2,392,600
211,826
1 2,604,426
APPROVALS
City Council Approval Date (if required, attach minutes):
Dept Head Approval:
Date:
Finance Director: Date:
Funds Available? ❑ Yes ❑No
❑ Approval Not Required
City Manager: Date:
Comment: ❑ Approved ❑ Denied