REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
September 19, 2019
FROM: JENNIFER K. CLARK, Director
Planning & Development Department
SUBJECT
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RESOLUTION - Authorizing application for, and receipt of, the SB2 Planning Grants Program Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development in the amount of $625,000 and Authorizing the Execution of the SB2 Planning Grants Program Application, the PGP Grant Documents, and any amendments thereto by the Planning & Development Director or designee (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the application for, and receipt of, a grant application to the SB2 Planning Grants Program and authorize the execution of the grant application, grant documents and any amendments for the project by the Planning & Development Director or designee.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The California Department of Housing and Community Development issued a Notice of Funding Availability for the Planning Grants Program (PGP). The PGP is intended for the preparation, adoption, and implementation of plans that streamline housing approvals and accelerate housing production. In particular, the program prioritizes applications in certain priority areas including those which update or develop specific plans with CEQA streamlining.
The SB2 grant will be utilized to complete the Southeast Development Area (SEDA) Specific Plan, conduct necessary technical studies for CEQA, prepare a Program EIR to streamline housing development, assess the infrastructure needs, and complete a nexus fee study.
BACKGROUND
In 2017, Governor Brown signed a 15-bill housing packageOpens a New Window. aimed at addressing the state's housing shortage and high housing costs; included in the package was Senate Bill 2 (SB2) aimed at addressing the state's housing shortage and high housing costs. This bill included the Planning Grants Program (PGP) which is intended for the prepar...
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