RESOLUTION R2023-__
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES (AHSC) IMPLEMENTATION, INDEMNITY and COOPERATIVE AGREEment with napa valley community housing and execute all documents necessary to secure ahsc funds for the construction of certain sustainable transportation infrastructure related to the proposed monarch landing project, a 77-unit affordable rental project located at 1000 shetler avenue AND DETERMINING THAT THE ACTIONS AUTHORIZED BY THIS RESOLUTION ARE EXEMPT FROM CEQA WHEREAS, the State of California, the Strategic Growth Council (SGC), and the Department of Housing and Community Development (Department) has issued a Notice of Funding Availability dated January 30, 2023, under the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program established under Division 44, Part 1 of the Public Resources Code commending with Section 75200; and WHEREAS, Napa Valley Community Housing (Developer) is applying for AHSC funds for the construction of Monarch Landing, a 77-unit affordable housing project located at 1000 Shelter Avenue in Napa, California, the construction of certain sustainable transportation infrastructure (STI Improvements); and the construction of certain transit related amenities (TRA Improvements); and WHEREAS, the AHSC Application seeks up to $30 million for the construction of the housing project, up to $7 million for STI Improvements of which up to $5 million would be available to the City of Napa, up to $3 million for STI improvements for Napa Valley Transportation Authority, up to $1.5 million for TRA Improvements for Napa Valley Transportation Authority, and up to $700,000 for the purpose of reimbursing the Developer for certain programs; and WHEREAS, the City of Napa intends to utilize its STI funds for the design and construction of bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Shelter Avenue (from Soscol Avenue to Sommer Street) and pedestrian improvements along Shurtluff Avenue (from Terrace Drive to Seville Drive) (collectively, “Transportation Obligations”); and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all information related to this matter, as presented at the public meetings of the City Council identified herein, including any supporting reports by City Staff, and any information provided during public meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Napa, as follows:
The City Council hereby finds that the facts set forth in the recitals to this Resolution are true and correct, and establish the factual basis for the City Council’s adoption of this Resolution.
2. The City Council hereby determines that the actions authorized by this Resolution are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (minor alterations to existing facilities) and Section 15303 (construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures).
3. The City Council hereby authorizes the Public Works Director to execute an Implementation, Indemnity, and Cooperative Agreement with Developer for completion of the Transportation Obligations in accordance with the terms of the AHSC Documents and approved design and construction documents.
4. If the application is approved, the City Council hereby authorizes the Public Works Director or City Manager, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, to negotiate and execute any and all agreements and documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the AHSC Program funds from the Department, and all amendments thereto.
5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Napa at a public meeting of said City Council held on the 21st day of March, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: ________________________
Tiffany Carranza
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
_________________________
Michael W. Barrett
City Attorney
R2023-__ Page 1 of 3 March 21, 2023
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