DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FROM: LISA BRINTON, DIRECTOR
THROUGH: ROD POWELL, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
BY: CRISTINA GONZALEZ, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ANALYST
FRANCISCO BRAMBILA, ACTING PLANNING MANAGER
TITLE: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for FY 2022-23 RECOMMENDED MOTION:
It is recommended that City Council approve a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and authorizing submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Salinas (City), as a designated entitlement jurisdiction, is a direct funding recipient of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP), and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs. As a requirement of the continued receipt of entitlement funding, each year the City must compile and submit a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CAPER provides a comprehensive summary of expenditures, activities, and accomplishments for each of the City’s HUD programs for the past fiscal year. This document also serves as a mechanism and opportunity for public evaluation regarding the City’s progress in carrying out goals and objectives as stated in its FY 2020-24 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) and FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan (AAP). The CAPER is due to HUD no later than ninety (90) days after the end of the City’s FY 2022-23. This year, the CAPER is due to HUD no later than September 30, 2023.
BACKGROUND:
The CAPER is a one-year evaluative summary document which describes all eligible projects, programs and activities funded through CDBG, CDBG-CV, HOME, HOME-ARP, ESG and ESG-CV funds and their relationship to the City’s housing, homelessness, and community development priorities and needs. In accordance with the City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), HUD requires a minimum fifteen (15) day public comment period for the CAPER. In compliance with this mandate, a draft CAPER public notice was published in The Monterey Herald on August 26, 2023. The draft CAPER was also made available to the public on the City’s website; at City libraries, City Hall, and the Community Development Department office building; and by request through mail or email. The public comment period for the FY 2022-23 CAPER began on August 26, 2023, and ends on September 12, 2023. This City Council public hearing provides an additional opportunity for the public to provide City Council feedback regarding the draft CAPER and provide input on community development needs within the City. A summary of all public comments received during the public comment period will be included in the City’s final CAPER submission to HUD.
DISCUSSION:
Entitlement Funding & Program Income (PI)
The City is an entitlement jurisdiction for CDBG, CDBG-CV, HOME, HOME-ARP, ESG and ESG-CV programs. HUD provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. The City also utilizes program income (PI) related to its various entitlement funds to further fund certain eligible activities on an annual basis. PI is the gross income received by the City that is generated from the use of CDBG and HOME funds. The table below represents total entitlement funding and PI available for FY 2022-23 for CDBG, CDBG-CV, HOME, HOME-ARP, ESG and ESG-CV.
Funding Source
Entitlement Amount
Program Income
Total Funding Available
Total Expenditures
CDBG
$7,895,276*
$78,850
$7,974,126
$1,361,221
CDBG-CV
$784,463**
$0
$784,463
$146,103
HOME
$2,038,430*
$93,841
$2,132,271
$121,982
HOME-ARP
$2,918,774
$0
$2,918,774
$0
ESG
$520,705*
$0
$520,705
$465,992
ESG-CV
$1,752,704**
$0
$1,752,704
$1,646,889
Total
$15,910,352
$172,691
$16,083,043
$3,745,427
*Includes remaining funds from prior years.
**Remaining funds from one time allocation.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
CDBG Entitlement Funds may be used to provide decent housing, support suitable living conditions, and expand economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. CDBG funds may be used for activities which include, but are not limited to:
Acquisition of real property
Relocation and demolition
Rehabilitation of residential and non-residential structures Construction of public facilities and improvements, such as water and sewer facilities, streets, neighborhood centers, and the conversion of school buildings for eligible purposes Public services (up to 15% of CDBG allocation)
Activities relating to energy conservation and renewable energy resources Provision of assistance to profit-motivated businesses to carry out economic development and job creation/retention activities In FY 2022-23, the City utilized CDBG funds to support public services, economic development, and public facilities. The following tables show the activities performed with CDBG Entitlement and CDBG-CV funds and their accomplishments for FY 2022-23. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, implementation of some programs and activities have been delayed.
CDBG Program
Agency
Activity Name
Funding Category
Available Funding
Expenditures
Outcome
City of Salinas
Program Administration
(20% Grant & PI)
Administration
$430,343
$430,343
N/A
City of Salinas
Sherwood Recreation Center – Phase 4
Public
Facility
$1,898,663*
$5,715
Public Facility
City of Salinas
Hebron Recreation Center
Public
Facility
$1,406,613*
$251,306
Public Facility
City of Salinas
Chinatown Improvements
Public
Facility
$577,980
$0
Public Facility
First United Methodist Church
Kitchen Remodel
Public
Facility
$466,866*
$304,285
Public Facility
Alisal Union School District
Buckhorn Early Childhood Development Center
Public
Facility
$968,000*
$4,321
Public Facility
Interim Inc.
Catalyst Apartments Rehabilitation
Housing
$518,144*
$142,270
5 Housing Units
City of Salinas
Natividad Creek and Closter Park Restroom Renovation
Public
Facility
$798,633*
$54,041
Public Facility
Interim Inc.
Sun Rose Apartments
Housing
$540,996*
$147,459
1 - 8-bed Housing Unit
ECHO
Fair Housing and Tenant/Landlord Services
Public Service
$100,000
$91,582
165 Households
City of Salinas
Salinas Outreach and Response Team
Public Service
$135,800
$0
Households
* Includes funding from previous fiscal years
CDBG-CV Program
Agency
Activity Name
Funding Category
Available Funding*
FY 2022-23
Expenditures
Outcome
City of Salinas
Program Administration
(20% of Grant)
Administration
$480,031
$57,830
N/A
City of Salinas
Housing Information, Referral Services & Fair Housing
Public Service
$400,000
$52,164
272 Households
City of Salinas
Economic Development and Technical Assistance
Public Service
$375,000
$79,614
52 Businesses
Downtown Streets Inc.
Salinas Downtown Streets Team
Public Service
$238,000
$113,122
113
Persons
Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity
Fair Housing & Tenant/Landlord Services (CV)
Public Service
$184,000
$51,582
23 Households
* Available funding since start of program
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
The ESG and ESG-CV programs utilize federal funds to support communities in providing street outreach, emergency shelter, rental assistance, and related services. These programs provide resources for adults and families with children experiencing or are at-risk of homelessness. The street outreach and emergency shelter program components are capped at 60% of the ESG total funding. This 60% cap was waived by HUD for ESG-CV funds. Additional uses of the ESG and ESG-CV are to provide homelessness prevention assistance to households who are at risk of homelessness, and assistance to rapidly re-house persons who are experiencing homelessness. ESG and ESG-CV funds also provide assistance including short-term or medium-term rental assistance, housing navigation and placement, and housing stability case management.
The City’s ESG allocation for FY 2022-23 was $178,942, however the City had $341,763.33 of unexpended funds from prior years for a total of $520,705.33 of available funds for FY 2022-23. From the original award, the City had $1,752,703.69 in available ESG-CV funds at the beginning of FY 2022-23 to continue funding essential services. The following tables show the agency name, program funded, total number of unduplicated persons served, budgeted amount, and total FY 2022-23 expenditures.
ESG Program
Agency
Activity Name
Funding Category
Available Funding*
Expenditures
Outcome
City of Salinas
Program Administration
Administration
$39,793
$24,564
N/A
City of Salinas
Salinas Outreach and Response Team (SORT)
Public Service
$237,000
$187,668
384
Persons
Bay Area Community Services (BACS)
SHARE & Rapid Re-Housing
Public Service
$198,605
$198,584
*Includes funding from previous fiscal years.
ESG – CV Program
Agency
Activity Name
Funding Category
Available Funding*
Expenditures
Outcome
City of Salinas
Program Administration
(10% of Grant)
Administration
$643,217
$77,602
NA
University Corporation at Monterey Bay
Rapid Re-housing (RRH) Program
Public Service
$381,890
$256,810
996
Persons
CCCIL
RRH, Outreach, and Shelter Services
Public Service
$733,505
$3,359
Coalition of Homeless Services Providers
HMIS System Operator
Public Service
$37,545
$37,545
Community Homeless Solutions
Chinatown Navigation Center, Shelter and Trailers Operations Public Service
$1,546,634
$348,770
Downtown Streets Team, Inc.
Salinas Downtown Streets Team - Street Outreach
Public Service
$575,739
$168,162
Interim, Inc.
MCHOME
Public Service
$250,000
$82,642
City of Salinas
SORT & Sanitation Stations
Public Service
$488,207
$139,536
Bay Area Community Services
SHARE Center Operations
Public Services
$532,465
$532,465
*Available funding since start of the program.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program supports local housing strategies intended to increase home ownership and affordable housing opportunities for low- and very low-income households. Eligible uses of funds include tenant-based rental assistance, housing rehabilitation, assistance to homebuyers, and new construction of housing. HOME funding may also be used for site acquisition, site improvements, demolition, relocation, and other necessary and reasonable activities related to the development of non-luxury housing.
In FY 2022-23, the City used HOME grant funds for housing activities that expanded the supply of decent, safe, and affordable housing. The FY 2022-23 HOME housing development funds have yet to be allocated to a specific development project, but the City’s does have several potential projects moving forward and intends to commit these funds as soon as an appropriate development timelines and other committed source funding is in place.
HOME Program
Agency
Activity Name
Funding Category
Available Funding*
Expenditures
Outcome
City of Salinas
Program Administration
Administration
$418,419
$114,036
N/A
Monterey County Housing Development Corporation
Parkside Manor Phase I
Housing
$1,017,540
$7,947
6 Housing Units
To be committed in the future
To be committed on the future
Housing
$ 1,705,905
$0
TBD
* Includes funding from previous fiscal years.
HOME American Rescue Plan
The Allocation Plan for the HOME ARP was developed and submitted to HUD on March 21, 2023, and approved on May 26, 2023. In its Plan, the City recommended that 15% of its HOME-ARP allocation ($437,816.10) be used for allowable program administration and planning activities and that the remaining allocation of $2,480,957.90 (85%) be directed toward supportive service funding associated with two of three Homekey permanent supportive housing sites (Step Up on Sanborn and Step Up on Fairview) and other emerging “bed generating” projects. It is estimated that up to ninety-nine (99) Homekey units for qualifying populations could be supported with the recommended HOME-ARP AP. This recommendation is strongly supported by the robust input provided by local service providers, stakeholders, and other community organizations during the required consultation process. Expenditure of HOME ARP funds are not projected to occur until FY 26-27.
HOME-ARP Program
Agency
Activity Name
Funding Category
Available Funding
Expenditures
Outcome
City of Salinas
Program Administration
Administration
$437,816.10
$0
N/A
Step Up on Second St
Step Up on Sanborn
Supportive Services
$2,480,957.90
$0
Persons
Step Up on Fairview
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
The City of Salinas determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Guidelines Section 15378.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
HUD funded activities and projects are supportive of City of Salinas Strategic Plan 2022-2025 Goals and Strategies relative to Economic Development, Housing/Affordable Housing, and Effective and Culturally Responsive Government.
DEPARTMENT COORDINATION:
This agenda item originates from the City’s CDD Housing & Community Development Division with coordination and consultation of other City departments including the City Attorney, and Finance, Public Works, and Library and Community Services Departments.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact the General Fund. HUD entitlement fund allocations are provided directly to the City by HUD and require no commitment of matching City funds.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
FY 2022-23 CAPER – Draft
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