RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA (1) AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A
“HOUSING ACCELERATION PROGRAM” GRANT FROM
THE SAN DIE GO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS; (2)
APPROVING THE SANDAG HAP AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING ANY OTHER REQUIRED AGREEMENTS;
AND (3) APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, in 2021, The San Diego Association of Governments (“SANDAG”) enacted the Housing Acceleration Grant Program (“HAP”) to provide grants and technical assistance to local jurisdictions to accelerate housing production as well as promote equity and sustainability in housing planning and production; and
WHEREAS, HAP funds are providing $1,935,242.79 to seven local governments as part of a new , one year initiative to inc entivize planning activities that will accelerate housing production, facilitate implementation of the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment (“RHNA”), and build local jurisdictions’ capacity to compete for funding statewide through the California Department of Housing and Community Development ( “HCD”) Prohousing Designation Program; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2021, SANDAG released a Call for Proposals to solicit proposals for HAP funds from eligible jurisdictions, with a January 21, 2022, deadline; and
WHEREAS, the City applied for HAP funds to assist in the development of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (“ADU”) program; and
WHEREAS, on March 8, 2022, SANDAG notified the City of its award of $180,719.68 in HAP funds for a one-year grant period to implement the “Chula Vista ADU Assistance” program; and
WHEREAS, Chula Vista ADU Assistance will accommodate and promote the construction of affordable ADUs, particularly for special needs groups, seniors, and persons with disabilities ; and
WHEREAS, the tot al program budget was $380,719.68 including $200,000 in matching funds from the City; and
WHEREAS, the SANDAG HAP grant requires the execution of an Agreement with SANDAG referred to as “SANDAG HAP Agreement,” a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk’s Office and references in the attendant staff report as Attachment 2.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, that it accepts a $180,719.68 HAP grant for a one -year period to implement the Chula Vista ADU Assistance program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council, that it approves the SANDAG HAP Agreement, in substantial form, subject to minor modifications approved or required by the City Attorney’s Office, and further authorizes and directs the City Manager or designee to execute said Agreement and any additional agreements necessary to obtain or implement the grant; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council and the C hula Vista Housing Authority, that they appropriate funds, specifically $180,719.68 for the City of Chula Vista for the SANDAG HAP award over the one-year period for the Chula Vista ADU Assistance program.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Glen R. Googins
Director of Development Services City Attorney