RESOLUTION NO. _________ (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE SALINAS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE SELECTION OF EDEN HOUSING INC. AS THE DEVELOPER FOR THE 855 E. LAUREL DRIVE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A 100% AFFORDABLE MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT WHEREAS, in 2017, the City of Salinas (City) and the County of Monterey (County) began discussions on planning for the future construction and operation of a year-round Homeless Shelter and permanent supportive/transitional housing at 1220 Natividad Road; and WHEREAS, on March 20, 2018, the City Council and Board of Supervisors (BOS) directed staff to proceed with an agreement to establishing responsibilities between the two jurisdictions on the development of the permanent supportive/transitional housing project at 1220 Natividad Road and permanent Homeless Shelter at 845 East Laurel Drive; and WHEREAS, on September 25, 2018, the County and City entered into a MOU for the coordination of responsibilities related to the development of a Shelter; and WHEREAS, on May 29, 2019, the County was awarded $6,018,100 in funding through the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (“HEAP”) by CA-506 Salinas/Monterey, San Benito Counties Continuum of Care for the construction of a year-round Shelter at 845 E. Laurel Drive; and WHEREAS, on May 26, 2021, the permanent SHARE Center shelter was placed into operations; and WHEREAS, on June 22, 2021, the City and County amended the prior MOU and agreed that the vacant County-owned site at 845 E. Laurel Drive is a preferred location for a future affordable housing project due to the prior completion of site preparation and utility work that would help facilitate future development; and WHEREAS, on May 6, 2022, the City and County jointly released a Request for Qualifications seeking a highly qualified developer for the design and development of a 100% Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Project for 855 E. Laurel Drive; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2022, the City and County received eight proposals; seven of which were accepted and one that was disqualified due to late submission; and WHEREAS, on July 27, 2022, the City, County, development consultants and community partners convened to interview the four top-rated development teams; and WHEREAS, City and County staff have evaluated all submitted proposals, rating and ranking scores and comments, and interview scores, and unanimously agreed that Eden Housing Inc. emerged as the most qualified and experienced developer to pursue further additional discussions on the development of a 100% Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council hereby approves the selection of Eden Housing Inc. as the selected developer for a joint City/County 100% Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Project at 855 E. Laurel Drive; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or designee to continue to work with the County in negotiating and drafting an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement and modifying the City/County MOU to clarify development responsibilities, funding, and the equitable split of the Project’s developed housing units applicable to each jurisdiction’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation for future Board of Supervisor and City Council consideration.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of October 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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