City of Salinas FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Amendment No. 1 1 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CITY OF SALINAS
SUMMARY OF SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS
TO THE FISCAL YEARS 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, AND 2022-23 ANNUAL ACTION PLANS
The City of Salinas ( “City”) is an Entitlement City in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME).
The City is making its first Substantial Amendment to its Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Annual Action Plan (AAP) to allocate additional funds from prior fiscal years AAPs to the Hebbron Family Center (HFC) project. Per the Citizen Participation Plan , a Substantial Amendment ( “Amendment”) is defined as follows:
1. For larger projects, over $200,000, an increase of 25 percent or more in project funding.
Changes that are less than $50,000 are not considered substantial.
2. An increase of 25 percent or more in project beneficiaries (i.e. income groups, limited clientele groups, residents of a targeted area) or a change in purpose, scope or location which would change the project beneficiaries by more than 25 percent.
3. A determination by the Community Development Director, that the change is substantial even though it falls below the standards in Section 1 and 2 above.
4. For ESG components, as long as the maximum 60% threshold for Street Outreach and Emergency Shelter is not exceeded, funding can be moved within the other components to meet expenditure requirements without a substantial amendment.
The allocation of additional funds to the HFC project is applicable to condition 1 above.
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
Introduction
Through Amendments to FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22 AAPs the City initially allocated $1,406,613 in CDBG program funds to the HFC project which was added to its FY 2022 -23 AAP. Additionally, the City allocated an additional $240,502 in CDBG program funds of FY 2023-24 AAP towards the project and its activity delivery; totaling $1,647,115.
The HFC project involves the construction of a new recreational facility located at 683, 683 -B, 683-C, 683-D, 667, and 669 Fremont Street in Salinas, CA 93905. The project scope includes the demolition of an existing structure and construction of a new 7,500 square foot community recreation facility and is located within the City’s Alisal Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (ANRSA). Allocated CDBG program funds would be used to cover architectural plans, other predevelopment costs, and construction activities.
Following the demolition of the existing HFC facility and a revision of estimated architectural, predevelopment and construction costs, it became apparent that the project is now facing a funding deficit of approximately $3.6 million. In response, the City of Salinas has identified a pproximately $1,410,000 in previously allocated, but available Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from Fiscal Years 2017 -18 ($692,929), 2018 -19 ($499,248), 2019 -20 ($101,415), and 2020 -21 ($116,408). These funds were either remaining funds from completed projec ts or were allocated to projects that were not ultimately implemented due to costs and/or priority of needs. This action would result in a total commitment of $3,057,115 of CDBG program funds to the HFC project and its Activity Delivery.
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AP-12 Participation - 91.115, 91.300(c)
Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Notices in English and Spanish of Public Hearings with a 30-day public comment period ha ve been published in The Monterey Herald, a local newspaper, and the City’s webpage on Saturday, November 3, 2023. The notices were also posted at the Community Development Department (CDD), 65 W. Alisal St.; City Hall, 200 Lincoln Ave.; and the City ’s libraries on or before Saturday, November 3, 2023. In addition to the previous mentioned efforts, the notices and draft Amendment Summary were distributed to the CDD Housing Distribution list via email. The 30-day comment period starts November 3, 2023, and ends December 5 , 2023. The public is encouraged to review and comment on the proposed Amendment throughout the public comment period and at the Public Hearing.
These Public Notices and the Substantial Amendment Summary to FY 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2022-23 Annual Action Plan s documents are available for review at the following locations:
• Public Notices – at City of Salinas’ website:
https://www.cityofsalinas.org/Newsroom/Public-Notices
• Draft Substantial Amendment to FY 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2022-23 Annual Action Plan – at City of Salinas website:
https://www.cityofsalinas.org/Residents/Community/Housing-Community-Development • Public notices and draft Amendment can also be reviewed in person at the following locations:
o Community Development Department, 65 W. Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93901; o City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901; o John Steinbeck Library, 350 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901; o Cesar Chavez Library, 615 Williams Road, Salinas, CA 93905; o El Gabilan Library, 1400 North Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901.
The documents can also be r equested via email at [email protected]. Write “Substantial Amendment for Fiscal Years 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2022-23 Annual Action Plans” in the subject line of the email.
The public is encouraged to make comments in person during the Public Hearing to consider final adoption of proposed Amendment which will take place on:
Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m. or soon after City Council Rotunda, 200 Lincoln Ave Salinas, CA 93901 Public c omments can also be submitted via email to the Community Development Department at [email protected] prior to the Public Hearing; or can be mailed to:
City of Salinas
Community Development Department Housing Division
Attn: Lisa Brinton, Community Development Director
City of Salinas
65 W. Alisal Street, 2nd Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.320(c) (1,2)
The City through its carryover process and analysis of available funds, has identified $1,410,000 in previously allocated, but unexpended Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from Fiscal
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Years 2017 -18, 2018 -19, 2019 -20, and 2020 -21. These funds were either remaining funds from completed projects or were allocated to projects that were not ultimately implemented due to costs and/or priority of needs. The table below shows the funds identified to be reallocated to the Hebbron Family Center project.
AAP FY Project
No. Project Name Amount
Available
2017-18
1 Housing Rehabilitation, Housing Accessibility Assistance, LBP $117,435 4 Mid-Peninsula The Farm, Inc. – 21 Soledad Street Housing Community
$575,494
2018-19 2 Mid-Peninsula - Moon Gate Plaza (21 Soledad St.) $453,862 2019-20
1 Housing Rehabilitation, Housing Accessibility Assistance, LBP $97,712 3 Grid Alternatives Monterey County/City of Salinas Solar Affordable Housing Program
$3,703
2020-21 10 CDBG Program Planning and Administration $161,794 Total $1,410,000
The additional CDBG program funds will be used to cover architectural plans, other predevelopment costs, construction activities, and the project’s activity delivery.
AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information – FY 2022-2023
9 Project Name Hebbron Family Center
Target Area Alisal Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Goals Supported Enhanced Neighborhood Conditions
Needs Addressed Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements Funding CDBG: $1,406,613 2,816,613
Description
Hebbron Family Center project will be located in Census Tract 5.02. The subject property is located at 683,683-B,683-C, 683-D,667, and 669 Fremont St. in Salinas, CA 93905 and the proposed new recreational facility is going to be approximately 7,500 square feet in size. The existing structure was built in the mid 60's and will be demolished as part of this project. The subject project is composed of six (6) City -owned parcels (APN: 004082038000, 004082036000, 004082017000, 004082016000, 004082023000, 004082024000) for a combined 1.31 acres. The subject project fronts N.
Hebbron Ave to the East, Cesar Chavez Park to the North, Terrace St. to the West, and Fremont St. to the South. The project site is split zone and the three zoning designations are as follows: Parks, Residential Low Density, and Public/Semipublic use. The project site will retain its current land use.
The new Hebbron Family Center Project will be a brand -new recreational facility to provide City sponsored youth programs. The allocated CDBG funds will be used to cover predevelopment costs, construction and activity delivery activities involved in this project. Predevelopment activities will include architectural, planning, engineering, environmental services, permits, inspections, surveys, reports, administration, and other predevelopment costs.
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Target Date June 30, 2025
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
1,500
Location Description
683,683-B,683-C, 683-D,667, and 669 Fremont St. in Salinas, CA 93905. The project is within the ANRSA target area and it’s within City limits.
Planned Activities
This activity will involve predevelopment, construction, and activity delivery of the Hebbron Family Center. Predevelopment activities will include architectural, planning, engineering, environmental services, permits, inspections, surveys, reports, administration, and other predevelopment costs.
Project Summary Information – FY 2020-2021
10 Project Name CDBG Program Planning and Administration Target Area
Goals Supported Planning and Program Administration
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding CDBG: $414,843 253,049
Project Summary Information – FY 2019-2020
1 Project Name Housing Rehabilitation, Housing Accessibility Assistance, LBP Target Area
Goals Supported Increased Decent and Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Assistance to Homeowners for Rehabilitation Funding CDBG: $323,067 225,355
3 Project Name Grid Alternatives Monterey County/City of Salinas Solar Affordable Housing Program
Target Area
Goals Supported Increased Decent and Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Energy Conservation Opportunities in Housing Funding CDBG: $55,000 51,297
Project Summary Information – FY 2018-2019
2 Project Name Mid-Peninsula - Moon Gate Plaza (21 Soledad St.) Target Area Chinatown Area
Goals Supported Increased Decent and Affordable Housing Needs Addressed New Affordable Rental Housing Opportunities Funding CDBG: $453,862 0
HOME: $793,138
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Project Summary Information – FY 2017-2018
1 Project Name Housing Rehabilitation, Housing Accessibility Assistance, LBP Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Increased Decent and Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Assistance to Homeowners for Rehabilitation Funding CDBG: $288,747 171,312
4 Project Name Mid-Peninsula The Farm, Inc. – 21 Soledad Street Housing Community
Target Area Chinatown Area
Goals Supported Increased Decent and Affordable Housing Needs Addressed New Affordable Rental Housing Opportunities Funding CDBG: $575,494 0
HOME: $91,566