Citizens Advisory Committee

Agenda

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

8650 CALIFORNIA AVE

SOUTH GATE, CA 90280

Call To Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

City Officials

CHAIRPERSON

VICE CHAIRPERSON

Andres Gonzalez

Anthony Zepeda

COMMITTEE MEMBER

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Marie De Lourdes Castillo

Andrea Martinez

Lorena Morales

Norma Mendoza

Araceli Macias

Susan F. Janer

Ana Zavala

Angelica Martinez

Mayra Castaneda

Richard Gonzales

Rosa Delgado

Daysi Alonzo

Report on Posting

I, Kimberly Hernandez, Housing Assistant, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing meeting agenda was properly posted on February 13, 2025, seventy-two hours prior to the scheduled meeting, as required by law.

Meeting of Compensation Disclosure

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54952.3: Disclosure of compensation for meeting attendance by Citizen Advisory Committee is $25.00 per meeting.

Open Session Items

Item No. 1

Substantial Amendments to Fiscal Year 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, & 2024-2025 Annual Action Plans for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds.

Documents:

Substantial Amendment to FY 2019-2020, 2020-2021,2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 AAP for CDBG Funds

Item No. 2

It is recommended that the Citizen Advisory Committee receive and file information regarding the CDBG program.

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 8650 CALIFORNIA AVE SOUTH GATE, CA 90280 Call To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call City Officials CHAIRPERSON VICE CHAIRPERSON Andres Gonzalez Anthony Zepeda COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMITTEE MEMBER Marie De Lourdes Castillo Andrea Martinez Lorena Morales Norma Mendoza Araceli Macias Susan F. Janer Ana Zavala Angelica Martinez Mayra Castaneda Richard Gonzales Rosa Delgado Daysi Alonzo Report on Posting I, Kimberly Hernandez, Housing Assistant, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing meeting agenda was properly posted on February 13, 2025, seventy-two hours prior to the scheduled meeting, as required by law. 1

Meeting of Compensation Disclosure Pursuant to Government Code Section 54952.3: Disclosure of compensation for meeting attendance by Citizen Advisory Committee is $25.00 per meeting. Open Session Items Item No. 1 Substantial Amendments to Fiscal Year 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, & 2024- 2025 Annual Action Plans for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. Documents: Substantial Amendment to FY 2019-2020, 2020-2021,2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024- 2025 AAP for CDBG Funds Item No. 2 It is recommended that the Citizen Advisory Committee receive and file information regarding the CDBG program. Documents: FY 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Item No. 3 Present 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan process and receive Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) input on community needs and potential goals for consideration as part of the development of the Plan. Documents: 2025-2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan Process Comments At this time, members of the public and staff may address the Citizen Advisory Committee regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Citizen Advisory Committee. No action may be taken on items not listed on the agenda unless authorized by law. Audience Comments City Staff Comments Citizen Advisory Committee Comments 2

Adjournment In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the Citizen Advisory Committee Meetings, please contact Community Development Department. Notification 48 hours prior to the Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility. Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Citizen Advisory Committee after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, 8650 California Avenue, South Gate, California 90280 (323) 563- 9510 * fax (323) 563-5411 * www.cityofsouthgate.org 3

City of South Gate CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA JBliJLJLFor the Regular Meeting of: February 12, 2025 Originating Department: Community Development Director: 'tlY£0£/JoDavid Crabt -ee SUBJECT: SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2022- 2023, 2023-2024, & 2024-2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLANS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS. PURPOSE: To consider the proposed Substantial Amendments to the FY 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, & 2024-2025 Annual Action Plans to reprogram $1,706,245 in CDBG funds. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: It is recommended that the Citizen Advisory Committee consider staff's recommendation to reprogram CDBG funds and recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed Substantial Amendments to the FY 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, & 2024-2025 Annual Action Plans to reprogram $1,706,245 in CDBG funds. ANALYSIS: Per HUD regulations, the City is required to carry out its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program in a timely manner. As required by 24 CFR 570.902 of the CDBG regulations, HUD reviews the City for compliance with these requirements each May 2. As part of a detailed plan to correct course, staff propose reprogramming $1,706,245 of unused CDBG funds from various Annual Action Plans to a construction-ready Street Improvement Project located in eligible CDBG census tracts and consolidate all Commercial Fa9ade and Business Sign Programs funds into one Commercial Fa9ade Program. The Street Improvement Project will encompass street improvements within CDBG eligible census tract areas: • Industrial Avenue from Main Street to Century Boulevard. • Frontage Road from Southern Avenue to Miller Way • Pinehurst Avenue from Tweedy Boulevard to Southern A venue • Hildreth Avenue from Southern Avenue to Tweedy Boulevard Staff recommend allocating the available CDBG funds as follows: 4

FISCAL YEAR PLAN PROPOSED SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT NO. ACTMTY NAME CURRENT ACTMTY ALLOCATION PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT NET CHANGE 2019- 2020 7 Commercial Faqade Program S50,135 SO (550,135) 2020- 2021 2 Commercial Faqade S38,555 50 (S38,555) 2022- 2023 4 Commercial Faqade S143,850 SO (5143,850) 2022- 2023 4 Business Sign Program 5t;so,ooo 50 (S650,000) 2023- 2024 1 Commercial Faqade 5500,000 SO (5soo,ooo) 2024- 2025 1 Business Sign Program 5323,705 §O (S323,705) 2024- 2025 1 Commercial Fagade !>485,549 Sl,439,254 S953,705 2024- 2025 1 Street Improvement Project SO S752,540 S752,540 Through the Substantial Amendment we will consolidate all Commercial Fagade and Business Sign Programs funds into one Commercial Fagade Program. Current Status of Commercial Fayade and Business Sign Program. The Commercial Fagade Improvement Program provides grants for the exterior rehabilitation of street- facing businesses in the public right-of-way. Improvements may include new paint, new windows, and code compliance business signs, etc. BACKGROUND: The City of South Gate has been a recipient of CDBG funds annually since the enactment of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The City is deemed as an "entitlement" jurisdiction because it maintains a population above 50,000 and meets certain other demographic criteria. CDBG funding can be used for a variety of projects and programs primarily benefiting persons of low- and moderate-income. ATTACHMENTS: None 2 5

City of South Gate CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE AeENIDA IIBYLL For the Regular Meeting of: February 12, 2025 Originating Department: Community Development CarolAverell David CrabtrEe Housitxg Manager: SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 COMM{JNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING PURPOSE: To inform the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) of the process to receive the estimated $1.2 Million in Cornrnunity Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for FY 2025-26. The CAC will hear presentations from public and non- public services applicants on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: It is recommended that the Citizen Advisory Committee receive and file information regarding the CDBG program. ANALYSIS: During the month of October, emails were sent to non-profit organizations and city departments and a legal notice of funding availability was published on October 31, 2024, to inform prospective applicants of the availability of CDBG funds for fiscal year 2025-26. Applications were made available online and via email. Completed applications were accepted in the City Clerk's office up until the deadline of November 25, 2024. The City received ten (10) applications as noted below: Public Service Projects - Projecting $180,000 in CDBG Funds Available (15%) Program Name Organization CDBG Amount in FY 24-25 CDBG Amount Requested for FY 25-26 1. College Internsip program California Latino Leadership Institute $21,343 $24,000 2. Compatior Counseling Center Compatior, Inc. $16,238 $50,000 3. Family Violence Prevention Program City of South Gate - Police Department $24,010 $27,000 4. Graffiti Abatement City of South Gate - Public Works $90,922 $140,000 1 6

5. South Gate Police Explorers South Gate Police Explorers $20,898 $23,500 6. South Gate Home Modification Program Southern California Rehabilitation Services N/A $15,000 7. Residential disorder treatment Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse $13,339 $15,000 TOT AL PUBLIC SERVICES REQUESTS FY 2025-2026 $294,500 Non Public Service Proiects - Program Name Organization CDBG Amount in !\_24-25 CDBG Amount for FY 25-26 1. BOOST ( Business Operation & Optimization Support Tools) Upwards N/A $104,000 2. South Gate Women's Business Center South Gate Chamber of Commerce N/A $12,000 TOT AL NON - PUBLIC SERVICES REQUESTS FY 2025-2026 $116,000 On February 26, 2025, the CAC will hear presentations from the public and non-public services applicants. Following the presentations, the CAC will discuss and recommend projects for funding. BACKGROUND: The City of South Gate (City), as an entitlement city, receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program funds on an annual basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to carry out a wide range of community development activities to benefit low-income residents. On an annual basis the City receives an estimated $1.2 million in CDBG funds. ATTACHMENT: None 2 7

City of South Gate CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA Ba'LL For the Regular Meeting o'f: February 12, 2025 Originating Department: Community Development Housing Manager: olAvftelli S nirector:'6 SUBJECT: 2025-2029 COMMNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONSOLIDATED PLAN PROCESS PURPOSE: To infornn the CAC of the 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan development process. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Present 2025-2029 Five-Year ConsolidatedPlanprocess andreceive Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) input on community needs and potential goals for consideration as part of the development of the Plan. FISCAL IMPACT: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") has not yet announced allocations for local jurisdictions. It is anticipated that the City of South Gate ("City") will receive approximately $6.2 million in CDBG entitlement 'funds, and approximately $2.8 million in HOME entitlement funds, from HUD for FY 2025-2029. The CDBG and HOME activities and some administrative costs will be funded solely by grant funds and will not impact the General Fund. ANALYSIS: The Five-year Consolidated Plan (CONPLAN) is a HUD required plan assessing affordable housing and community development needs for the next five-year 2025-2029 period. The CONPLAN determines how funds received from HUD will be used. The following tables show the current 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan goals: Fair Housing Housing Commercial Rehabilitation Administration Affordable Housing Non-Housing Community l Development Citywide Citywide - Cit-ywid-e Planning and ,d;i:stration :-Ensure equal access to hous4ngopportunities Preserve the supply of 4ffordable housing Commercial Rehabilitation 1 1 8

BACKGROUND: The City of South Gate is considered an entitlement jurisdiction and receives an annual allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the operations of its CDBG and HOME programs. The funding is determined by a formula calculated by HUD based on population, age of the city, poverty levels, etc. The City's allocation can fluctuate year- to-year causing funding to increase or decrease in various programs. As a recipient of the federal funds, the City is required to submit a five-year Consolidated Plan, an Annual Action Plan, and monitor its progress, outcomes, and expenditures through the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report ("CAPER"). The purpose of the CONPLAN is to identify the City's housing and community development needs, priorities, goals, and strategies and to stipulate how funds will be allocated to housing and community development activities over the next five (5) years. The CDBG Program provides Federal funds for local improvement projects and programs. Activities assisted with CDBG funds must meet one of the three (3) national objectives: Benefit low and moderate-income persons; or Aid in the elimination of slum and blight; or Meet a particular urgent community need because existing conditions pose a serious threat, and no other source of funds is available. This national objective is rare and is designated only for activities that alleviate emergency conditions, e.g., fire, flood, earthquake. The HOME program provides formula grants, often in partnership with local nonprofit groups, to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing or providing direct rental assistance to low-income persons. HOME is the largest Federal Block Grant to State and Local Governrnents designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households. NEXT STEPS IN THE PROCESS: HUD requires two public hearings during the development of the Consolidated Plan. The first public hearing was conducted during the City Council's regular meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The purpose of this hearing was to gather input from the community regarding their needs and to discuss potential goals for consideration in the development of the five-year Consolidated Plan. Following the public input, we will prepare drafts of the Consolidated Plans and Annual Action Plan. Once these drafts are completed, they will be finalized for review. The City is required to conduct a 30-day comment period and hold a second public hearing to adopt the five-year Consolidated Plan and additional reports. FY 2025/2026 Annual Action Plan 2 9

will be considered as part of the CONPLAN. Following City Council adoption, the five-year Consolidated Plan, 2025/2026 Annual Action Plan will be submitted to HUD. ATTACHMENTS: None 3 10