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Home My WebLink About _ 4.2(b)--Authorization to apply for REAP 2.0 HIT Grant Funding CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL Recommendation Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) Adopt Resolution to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit grant applications, and if awarded, execute any agreements and subsequent documentation to facilitate acceptance, for the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 (REAP 2.0) Higher Impact Transformative Program, for the following project: $1 million for adjacent parcels located at 815 and 825 Parkview Avenue and 2520 Leland Avenue (Parkview Project); (2) Adopt Resolution to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit grant applications, and if awarded, execute any agreements and subsequent documentation to facilitate acceptance, for the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 (REAP 2.0) Higher Impact Transformative Program, for the following project: $10 million for the Linden Canyon Project; (3) Determine that applying for grant funding is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act; and (4) Determine that applying for grant funding is exempt from review under the National Environmental Policy Act under Title 24 CFR 58.34(a)(3). Fiscal Impact Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Higher Impact Transformative (HIT) funds are grant funds with no match obligation. There is no impact to the General Fund. Alternative Action The City Council could decline to authorize submission of the REAP 2.0 HIT grant applications for the requested projects. MEETING DATE: February 7, 2023 ITEM NO. 4.2(b) FROM: ***APPROVED BY*** sbade@cityofredding.org btippin@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4.2(b)--Authorization to apply for State of California Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Higher Impact Transformative (HIT) Program Funding. Steve Bade, Assistant City Manager Report to Redding City Council February 1, 2023 Re: 4.2(b)--Authorization to apply for REAP 2.0 HIT Grant Funding Page 2 Background/Analysis The State of California is committed to a future where everyone has an option to live closer to their jobs, services, and daily destinations. To foster development that espouses this ideal, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), in collaboration with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, has funded the REAP 2.0 HIT Program. This grant program focuses its resources to integrate housing, meeting equity and climate goals, and allowing for broader planning and infrastructure investments that support future housing development. The REAP 2.0 HIT Program is funded in the amount of $30 million. These funds are competitive in nature and are intended to support novel, unique or innovative approaches with expanded benefits and impact. Staff recommends submission of two REAP 2.0 HIT grant applications for two different projects. The Parkview Project is 12 units of income-eligible housing, which would be situated above retail/commercial space and located on three vacant, adjacent parcels. A portion of the income-eligible housing units will be made available to assist unsheltered households. Staff will publish a competitive request for proposals to obtain a qualifying developer that will complete construction of the project, and partner with a supportive service provider to assist those tenants in need of services. The City is requesting $1 million dollars in REAP 2.0 HIT funds for this development. The second project is for the development of infrastructure that supports construction of housing in Linden Canyon, in the Martin Luther King, Jr., neighborhood. The project requires extensive infrastructure installation including a lengthy box culvert, road improvements, and utilities that support the development of mixed-income housing units on 26 City-owned lots that front the unimproved section of Linden Avenue. The City is requesting $10 million in REAP 2.0 HIT funds for this development. Should the project(s) be chosen by HCD for funding, staff will return to the City Council with updated project details for grant approval. Environmental Review Applying for grant funding is not considered a project under the Cali fornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Any project that is developed will be reviewed for CEQA compliance once the details are known. Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), administrative and management activities such as applying for grant funding are considered exempt activities and no further action is required. Any construction projects will be reviewed for NEPA requirements if awarded funding by the State of California. Council Priority/City Manager Goals • Government of the 21st Century - “Be relevant and proactive to the opportunities and challenges of today’s residents and workforce. Anticipate the future to make better decisions today.” • Economic Development- “Facilitate and become a catalyst for economic development in Redding to create jobs, retain current businesses and attract new ones, and encourage investment in the community.” Report to Redding City Council February 1, 2023 Re: 4.2(b)--Authorization to apply for REAP 2.0 HIT Grant Funding Page 3 Attachments ^REAP 20HITApp Resolution Parkview ^REAP 20HITApp Resolution Linden Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-___ CITY OF REDDING AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION A necessary quorum and majority of the City Council (“Council”) of the City of Redding, a municipal corporation and general law city (“Applicant”), hereby consents to, adopts and ratifies the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Department is authorized to provide up to $30,000,000 to Eligible Entities (“Applicant”) listed in Health and Safety Code Section 50515.08, subdivisions (a)(1)-(6) under the Higher Impact Transformative (HIT) Allocation of the Regional Early Action Planning grants program (REAP 2.0), as detailed in Health and Safety Code section 50515.08-10; and WHEREAS, the State of California (the “State”), Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”), issued a Notice of Funding Availability on November 9, 2022, for REAP 2.0 HIT Allocation funds available to Eligible Entities; and WHEREAS, Applicant is an Eligible Entity eligible to submit a Request for Funds pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 50515.08(c) to develop and accelerate the implementation of the requirements described in Health and Safety Code section 50515.08(c)(1); and WHEREAS, the Department shall approve the Request for Funds, subject to the terms and conditions of Eligibility, Guidelines, NOFAs, Program requirements, and the Standard Agreement by and between the Department and REAP 2.0 Grant Recipients; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The City of Redding is hereby authorized and directed to request an allocation of funds not to exceed $1,000,000 (the amount allocated pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 50515.07(a) consistent with the methodology described in Section 50515.09(a)) for the Parkview Project in Redding. 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute the Request for Funds, on behalf of the City of Redding as required by the Department for receipt of REAP 2.0 funds. 3. When City of Redding receives an allocation of REAP 2.0 funds in the authorized amount of $1,000,000 from the Department pursuant to the above referenced Request for Funds, it represents and certifies that it will use all such funds only for eligible activities as set forth in Health and Safety Code section 50515.08(c)(1), as approved by the Department and in accordance with all REAP 2.0 requirements, guidelines, all applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and the Standard Agreement executed by and between the Applicant [City of Redding] and the Department. 4. The City Manager is authorized to enter into, execute, and deliver a State of California Standard Agreement for the amount of $1,000,000 and any and all other documents Page 2 of 2 required or deemed necessary or appropriate to evidence and secure the REAP 2.0 Allocation, the City of Redding obligations related thereto and all amendments the Department deems necessary and in accordance with REAP 2.0. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 7th day of February, 2023, and was duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MICHAEL DACQUISTO, Mayor ATTEST: FORM APPROVED: _________________ ____________________________________ PAMELA MIZE, City Clerk BARRY E. DeWALT, City Attorney Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-___ CITY OF REDDING AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION A necessary quorum and majority of the City Council (“Council”) of the City of Redding, a municipal corporation and general law city (“Applicant”), hereby consents to, adopts and ratifies the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Department is authorized to provide up to $30,000,000 to Eligible Entities (“Applicant”) listed in Health and Safety Code Section 50515.08, subdivisions (a)(1)-(6) under the Higher Impact Transformative (HIT) Allocation of the Regional Early Action Planning grants program (REAP 2.0), as detailed in Health and Safety Code Section 50515.08-10; and WHEREAS, the State of California (the “State”), Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”), issued a Notice of Funding Availability on November 9, 2022, for REAP 2.0 HIT Allocation funds available to Eligible Entities; and WHEREAS, Applicant is an Eligible Entity eligible to submit a Request for Funds pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 50515.08(c) to develop and accelerate the implementation of the requirements described in Health and Safety Code section 50515.08(c)(1); and WHEREAS, the Department shall approve the Request for Funds, subject to the terms and conditions of Eligibility, Guidelines, NOFAs, Program requirements, and the Standard Agreement by and between the Department and REAP 2.0 Grant Recipients; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The City of Redding is hereby authorized and directed to request an allocation of funds not to exceed $10,000,000 (the amount allocated pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 50515.07(a) consistent with the methodology described in 50515.09(a)) for the Linden Canyon Project in Redding. 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute the Request for Funds, on behalf of the City of Redding as required by the Department for receipt of REAP 2.0 funds. 3. When City of Redding receives an allocation of REAP 2.0 funds in the authorized amount of $10,000,000 from the Department pursuant to the above referenced Request for Funds, it represents and certifies that it will use all such funds only for eligible activities as set forth in Health and Safety Code section 50515.08(c)(1), as approved by the Department and in accordance with all REAP 2.0 requirements, guidelines, all applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and the Standard Agreement executed by and between the Applicant [City of Redding] and the Department. 4. The City Manager is authorized to enter into, execute, and deliver a State of California Standard Agreement for the amount of $10,000,000 and any and all other documents Page 2 of 2 required or deemed necessary or appropriate to evidence and secure the REAP 2.0 Allocation, the City of Redding obligations related thereto and all amendments the Department deems necessary and in accordance with REAP 2.0. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 7th day of February, 2023, and was duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MICHAEL DACQUISTO, Mayor ATTEST: FORM APPROVED: _________________ ____________________________________ PAMELA MIZE, City Clerk BARRY E. DeWALT, City Attorney