RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE SALINAS CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE COUNTY OF MONTEREY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BRIDGE HOUSING PROGRAM - STRATEGIC ENHANCEMENTS GRANT APPLICATION WHEREAS, the City of Salinas (City) utilized funds from the America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) program to purchase El Rey Motel, located at 443 W. Market Street (Property) with the aim of converting its 26 units into permanent supportive housing; and WHEREAS, initial inspection assessment determined that the Property requires substantial renovation to achieve this conversion; and WHEREAS, during the acquisition period the County of Monterey (County) approached the City with the opportunity to partner on an application to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for the Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH) – Strategic Enhancement (Round 3) Program; and WHEREAS, BHBH program’s objective is to provide supportive services and housing navigation to assist people who have serious behavioral health conditions and are experiencing homelessness; and WHEREAS, if awarded, BHBH - Round 3 Program could provide up to $2,000,000 for the renovations of the El Rey Motel and an additional $5,000,000 for two years of program operations; and WHEREAS, the County intends to submit an application by April 10, 2024 deadline and is requesting a letter of support for this proposed program from the City; WHEREAS, project the City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action of providing a letter of support and exploring and negotiating a partnership with the County is not a is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378). Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the Mayor to submit a letter of support for the County of Monterey Behavioral Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program - Strategic Enhancements grant application, and should grant funds be awarded, directs staff to return to the City Council with City/County partnership agreements for consideration.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of April 2024, 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