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CITY OF SALINAS
HOUSING & LAND USE COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT
DATE: OCTOBER 11, 2022
FROM: MEGAN HUNTER, DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
THROUGH ROD POWELL, PLANNING MANAGER
PREPARED BY: HILDA PERALTA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ANALYST TITLE: QUARTERLY HOUSING PROJECTS UPDATE
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
No action. This item is an administrative report for informational purposes only.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Salinas (City) is designated as an entitlement community for three funding programs administered by HUD: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); HOME Investment Partnerships; and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG). Affordable housing continues to be a high priority and staff are actively pursuing opportunities through new construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition/improvement. Funding priorities, activities, and projects are part of the Housing Division’s FY 2021-22 Annual Action Plan.
The City’s affordable housing and community development activities between June 2022 through September 2022 will be highlighted in this administrative report for informational purposes only.
This quarterly update provides an overview of the City’s progress carrying out affordable housing projects with awarded entitlement funds . A key goal for this update is to highlight accomplishments, provide progress updates, and increase communication with ongoing affordable housing projects.
Another quarterly update is scheduled for December 2022, and it will include update information regarding public facilities, including parks and recreation facilities, libraries, and community or neighborhood centers in particularly underserved areas that have received entitlement funds.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
This agenda item is in alignment with the following City Council strategic goals:
• Economic Development
• Housing/Affordable Housing
• Youth and Seniors
• Effective and Culturally Responsive Government
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FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
There is no General Fund impact associated with this agenda item.
ATTACHMENTS: None