PUBLIC NOTICE | CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
15 DAY PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD AND FINAL PUBLIC HEARING
FOR THE DRAFT HOME-ARP ALLOCATION PLAN
Notice is hereby given by the City of National City that a draft Substantial Amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for HOME-ARP Allocation Plan has been prepared. The draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan outlines how the City plans to spend $1,188,797 in HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program funds on activities that will assist individuals or households who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability. The City of National City has prepared the Draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements to prepare and submit an Allocation Plan as a condition of receiving the allocation of HOME-ARP funds.
In order to obtain the views of residents, public agencies, and other interested parties, the City of National City has the draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan online www.nationalcityca.gov/cdbg-home for a 15-day public review period beginning March 6, 2023. A hardcopy of the draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan is available at the City of National City Housing Authority (140 E. 12th Street, National City) during normal hours of operation.
A Public Hearing will be conducted at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on March 21, 2023, at 6pm, to review public comments received during a 15-day public review period (March 6 through March 21, 2023) on the draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. This public hearing will also provide interested persons and community groups with one last opportunity to share their thoughts regarding the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan being proposed. After all public comments have been considered at the Public Hearing on March 21, 2023, the City Council will adopt the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and proposed funding allocations. The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan will then be submitted to HUD for review and acceptance.
Public participation is encouraged in a number of ways as described below. Members of the public may attend the City Council Meeting in person, watch the City Council Meeting via live web stream at www.nationalcityca.gov/webcast.
Recording of Meetings are archived and available for viewing on the City’s website.
Public comment may be submitted prior to the meeting in writing by email at [email protected]; please provide the agenda item number or title of the item in the subject line of the email. All email comments received at least 2 hours prior to the City Council Meeting will allow time for distribution to the City Council. All public comments or testimony are limited to three (3) minutes and may be reduced to accommodate a large number of speakers.
Persons wishing to address the City Council on matters not on the agenda may do so under Public Comments. Those wishing to speak on items on the agenda may do so when the item is being considered. Please submit a Speaker’s Slip to the City Clerk prior to the meeting or immediately following the announcement of the item.
Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City Clerk’s Office (619) 336-4228 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Hearingimpaired persons, please use the CAL Relay Service Number 711. Spanish Interpretation Services: Spanish Interpretation Services are available, please contact the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting for assistance.
Asistencia en Español: Para que le interpreten la información en español, llame al (619) 336-4391.
Carlos Aguirre, Housing Authority Director
City of National City
March 3, 2023