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Temple City adopts resolution to use PLHA year‑three funds, continuing partnership with Family Promise
Summary
The council on July 16 adopted Resolution 24‑5756 expressing intent to use year‑three Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds with Family Promise to assist people experiencing or at risk of homelessness; funds must be exhausted by Dec. 31, 2025 and the city manager may reallocate up to 50% of program allocations.
Temple City Council on July 16 adopted a resolution expressing the city’s intent to use year‑three Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds to support programs run by Family Promise, a San Gabriel Valley nonprofit that provides case management and direct services to families and individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
City Manager Brian Cook told the council the resolution “is with the intent of spending money but it does not bind us yet,” explaining that contractual arrangements with Family Promise would follow. He summarized program history, saying state delays and a Los Angeles County determination in late 2023 required staff to redesign an earlier homeowner assistance program and reissue an RFP in early 2024. “Family Promise had the most robust program to deal with both case management and delivery of resources,” Cook said.
The council opened a public hearing, heard no public speakers and then moved and seconded the resolution. Roll call recorded affirmative votes from Council member Chen, Council member Man, Council member Sternquist, Mayor Pro Tem U and Mayor Chavez, and the resolution passed unanimously. The action authorizes the city manager to amend PLHA‑funded program allocations by up to 50% of an approved allocation if needed.
Cook noted the PLHA funding is subject to statutory timing: year‑three funds must be fully expended by Dec. 31, 2025, and staff will return to council if program changes are needed. Adam Glick of staff was present to answer technical questions.
The resolution expresses the city’s programmatic intent and preserves flexibility for staff to adjust allocations; it does not by itself finalize contracts or obligate funds beyond the required public‑hearing step described by Cook. The recommended nonprofit partner, Family Promise, was identified in the staff report and will be the subject of subsequent contracting steps if council and staff proceed.
Next steps: staff will complete any required procurement and contract actions and return to the council with final contractual documents and program implementation details as they become available.
