Vallejo City Council
July 8, 2025

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30%-50% AMI Jurisdiction 1,895 households have severe housing problems at (5%). 440 Black/African American households at (1%). 455 Asian households at (1%). 460 Hispanic Households at (1%)

However, the western parts of the City see both lower rates of computer ownership (as seen in Figure 2) and higher overall participation in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (as seen in Figure 9). Not surprisingly, there is a loose correlation between these areas and the areas with higher rates of poverty, as seen in Figure 1. It is important for the City to recognize that even in areas with three or four choices for broadband service—cable, fixed wireless, DSL, and in some instances fiber—these neighborhoods and communities are not adequately connected due to affordability and device access concerns. It is also likely that these same communities are lacking in digital literacy skills and the comfort with the technology to support online learning and telemedicine for example. These data inform the recommendations to focus the City’s digital equity efforts.

Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet service provider serve the jurisdiction.

To understand the current service offerings available to Vallejo residents, a market assessment was conducted between December 2021 and January 2022. This process of researching the service offerings of ISPs operating in Vallejo included online and phone conversations with representatives of ISPs to collect market data on residential broadband pricing, availability, and level of competition in the area.

Leaving aside satellite providers, which do not provide consistent or adequate residential broadband speeds or service quality, there are four main residential broadband ISPs in the City:

AT&T offers DSL services through almost all of Vallejo, as well as fiber services in select areas.

Comcast is the dominant cable provider and serves nearly the entire City.

Sonic provides DSL services in scattered areas of downtown Vallejo.

T-Mobile offers its wireless Home 5G service throughout some of the City.

CTC randomly selected residential addresses in respective providers’ service areas to determine available service offerings and advertised pricing and terms.

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Low-investment areas and poverty levels in Vallejo figure 1

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Percentage of Population with a Computer (by Area)

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MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3)

Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.

Vallejo, situated in Solano County, faces a relatively high risk of natural disasters such as droughts, floods, and earthquakes. The areas’ proximity to the San Pablo Bay and San Francisco Bay increases the likelihood of flooding, especially during heavy precipitation events. Additionally, Vallejo is located near several fault lines, including the San Andreas fault, which poses a significant earthquake hazard. The region’s geological features, such as mountain peaks and water bodies, also contribute to the overall hazard risk.

Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income households based on an analysis of data, findings, and methods.

Generally, more vulnerable and LMI populations are at greater risk of being impacted by natural disasters, especially flooding, due to geographic location, housing structure, or both. Historic zoning policies and demographic migration trends have resulted in low income and minority populations often residing in more undesirable and low-lying areas that are more prone to flooding or are closer to floodplains. These areas also tend to be where trailer parks and mobile homes are located, putting them at greater risk. Mobile homes and manufactured housing units are typically more affordable for LMI populations, but the lack of a foundation and/or other structural elements puts those living inside these units at greater risk of straight-line wind activity and tornados, as well.

Climate factors in Vallejo include moderate temperatures and high humidity, creating conditions conducive to wildfires during dry periods. The areas’ vulnerability to extreme weather events is further exacerbated by its location in a hydrologic region known for its susceptibility to flooding. Historical events like the 1906 and 1989 earthquakes, serve as a reminder of the potential for catastrophic natural disasters in the region. Vallejo’ s landscape characterized by hills and valleys, adds to the complexity of the hazard risk assessment.

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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
This strategic plan will guide the allocation of HUD funding during the 2025-2029 planning period to address Vallejo’s most critical needs. Goals for the 2025-2029 period focus on high priority needs identified through data analysis; community input; consultation with City staff, elected officials, and partner agencies; and a review of relevant recently completed plans and studies. The priority and goal sections of this strategic plan describe anticipated activities within the City. The City relies heavily on partnerships to achieve its Consolidated Plan goals. The Housing and Community Development Department anticipates continuing to work with other City departments, the Vallejo Housing Authority, local nonprofit and housing agencies, and others to address priority needs.

Grantees are required to submit new Consolidated Plans at least 45 days before the start of its program year. Vallejo’s program year runs from July 1 to June 30. Because of the required 30-day comment period, the City conducted the second of two required public hearings on the plan May 20, 2025. HUD instructs grantees not to submit plans until HUD has released its annual funding allocations. At the time of the second public hearing, Congress had not yet approved HUD’s budget for FY 2025 which began October 1, 2024. The City has since received the FY 2025 funding levels. The sections requiring specific funding levels was initially built on the assumption of level funding for the five years, with a funding level of FY 2024 program year: CDBG - $1,007,083 and HOME - $463,688 per year. These amounts have been proportionally decreased from the estimated funding levels described here in to match actual allocation amounts of:

CDBG- $991,521.00 and HOME- $0
Should the City determine at any point during the life of this plan that a substantial amendment is required, it will follow the procedures described in the City’s Citizen Participation Plan.

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SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1)
Geographic Area
Table 48 - Geographic Priority Areas
1 Area Name: Citywide
Area Type: Local Target area
Other Target Area Description:

HUD Approval Date:
% of Low/ Mod:

Revital Type: Comprehensive
Other Revital Description:

Identify the neighborhood boundaries for this
target area.

The City limits define the boundaries around
Vallejo. This does not include areas within
Vallejo that are outside of the City limits.

Include specific housing and commercial
characteristics of this target area.

The characteristics for the City of Vallejo are
outlined in the Market Analysis sections of
the Con Plan.

How did your consultation and citizen
participation process help you to identify this
neighborhood as a target area?
The majority of responses to the Commuity
Surveys suggested that City staff focus on
Citywide improvements, rather than specific
target areas.

Identify the needs in this target area. Community Needs are identified in the Needs Assessment and Strartegic Plan sections of
the Consolidated Plan
What are the opportunities for improvement in
this target area?
Opportunities for improvement are in the
Strategic Plan section of the Consolidated
Plan.

Are there barriers to improvement in this target
area?
Barriers to improvement are outlines in
sections NA-10, MA-40, SP-55 and AP-75.

General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA)
In Vallejo’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, the City designated five local target areas. Based on feedback from consultations, public hearings, and surveys, the City has decided not to restrict its activities to

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specific areas. As the map below indicates funding needs exist throughout the city. Five census tracts are considered high poverty and three more are possibly high poverty area. With downpayment assistance a high priority and given the tightness of the local single-family home market, prospective homeowners will need the flexibility to pursue available properties anywhere in the city.

All affordable housing and community development projects and services will be made available Citywide. Many of the participants in the City's various community development and affordable housing programs will also reside in CDBG neighborhood target areas. Eligibility for these services on a direct or indirect basis will be based on a person's annual household income.

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SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)
Priority Needs
Table 49 – Priority Needs Summary
1 Priority Need
Name
Affordable Housing
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Victims of Domestic Violence
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas Affected
Citywide
Associated
Goals
Program Administration & Support
TBRA
Homeownership Assistance
Owner Occupied Rehabilitation
Permanent Supportive Housing
Homeless Navigation Center
Housing Services

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Description There is a need to bring more affordable housing options to Vallejo.

Priority group are, in this order: (1) extremely low- and very low-income renters, (2) homeless persons, (3) very low- and low-income first time homebuyers, and (4) non-homeless persons with special needs.

Basis for
Relative Priority
Vallejo Housing Authority, non-profit agency waiting lists; community input from Community Needs Surveys; Census/HUD housing needs data. 2 Priority Need
Name
Community Development
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Victims of Domestic Violence
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas Affected
Citywide
Associated
Goals
Program Administration & Support
Social Services
Homeless Navigation Center
Demolish Blighted Structures
Economic Development

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Description Comprehensive public facility projects throughout the City, including social services, youth services and Crime Prevention technology.

Basis for
Relative Priority
Community input through Community Needs Sruveys, non-profit agency client waiting lists, City Public Works Department and County of Solano data.

Narrative (Optional)

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SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b)
Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable Housing
Type
Market Characteristics that will influence
the use of funds available for housing type
Tenant Based Rental
Assistance (TBRA)
High demand exists for Housing Choice Vouchers:

The number of households in need of housing assistance is significantly greater than the resources available to the VHA
TBRA for Non-
Homeless Special
Needs
High demand exists for Housing Choice Vouchers:

The number of households in need of housing assistance is significantly greater than the resources available to the VHA
New Unit Production More permanent supportive housing rental units are needed for homeless individuals and families. New for-ownership affordable housing units would be beneficial for first time homebuyers seeking workforce housing.

Rehabilitation Vallejo has a mature housing stock. Over 1,200 housing units are suitable for rehabilitation.

Acquisition, including
preservation
Vallejo has a mature housing stock. Over 1,200 housing units are suitable for rehabilitation.

Table 50 – Influence of Market Conditions

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Population by Age in Vallejo
Race and Ethnicity
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,426
American Indian and Alaska Native alone in Vallejo city, California

Asian 29,723
Asian alone in Vallejo city, California

Black or African American 25,133
Black or African American alone in Vallejo city, California

Hispanic or Latino 35,835
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) in Vallejo city, California

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Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1,343
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone in Vallejo city, California

Not Hispanic or Latino 26,440
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino in Vallejo city, California

Some Other Race 22,107
Some Other Race alone in Vallejo city, California

Two or More Races 15,907
Two or More Races in Vallejo city, California

White 30,451
White alone in Vallejo city, California

Data source 2020 Decennial Census

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SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction
During the five-year plan period, the City expects to receive approximately $6,197,605 in new funding. The City expects to have approximately $6,733,385 available from program income and prior year funds. Total estimated available funds for the five-year plan period is $12,930,990.

CDBG funds are used by the City for homeowner-occupied rehabilitation, social services, and program administration. HOME funds are used by the City for CHDO, homebuyer assistance/closing cost, TBRA, and program administration. The table below provides a breakdown of these anticipated resources which are based on FY 2024-2025 allocations. Given that congress has not yet approved HUD’s budget for FY2025. These amounts are estimates, all proposed activities’ budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels described here to match actual allocation amounts.

On June 14, 2016 HUD issued the Notice of Neighborhood Stabilization Program: NSP projects are on going and are added in the table below as prior year funds.

Additionally, HOME ARP projects are on going and are added in the table below as prior year funds.

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Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 991,521 15,000 1,500,000 2,506,521 4,026,084 The City will use the funds to support
housing programs, Homebuyer
Assistance/Closing Cost, Homeowner-
occupied rehabilitation, public services,
Program Administration
HOME public -
federal
Acquisition
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner
rehab
Multifamily
rental new
construction
Multifamily
rental rehab
New construction
for ownership
TBRA 0 10,000 2,104,926 2,114,926 1,240,000
CHDO, mortgage assistance, TBRA and
Program Administration

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Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
Other public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner
rehab
Housing
Multifamily
rental new
construction
Multifamily
rental rehab
New construction
for ownership
Public
Improvements
Public Services
TBRA
Other 920,987 0 0 920,987 920,987

Other public -
federal
Public
Improvements
Public Services 2,182,472 0 0 2,182,472 1,745,978
Operation of and Supportive Services for
Homeless Navigation Center

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Table 51 - Anticipated Resources

Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
Funding sources that may be used to implement the Plan include but are not limited to: (1) Federal Housing Choice Voucher funds for rental assistance; (2) Federal HOME Program, federal NSP, low-income housing tax credits, private donations, and owner's funds, for mortgage assistance, and new construction of affordable rental and for-ownership (workforce) housing; (3) a variety of private, State, and federal funds to enable non-profit agencies to provide emergency shelter, supportive services, and transitional housing, including $6.1 million in private funding from three health care providers to support operation of Homeless Navigation Center.

If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
N/A
Discussion
No comments.

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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k)
Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.

Responsible Entity Responsible Entity
Type
Role Geographic Area Served
CITY OF VALLEJO Government Economic
Development
Homelessness
Non-homeless special
needs
Ownership
Planning
Rental
neighborhood
improvements
public facilities
public services
Jurisdiction
Vallejo Housing
Authority
PHA Public Housing
Rental
Jurisdiction
Housing First Solano,
Continuum of Care
Continuum of care Homelessness Other
Table 52 - Institutional Delivery Structure
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System The major strength of the delivery system will be that the work of the City, the VHA, and non-profit and for-profit entities will be closely coordinated. Gaps in the delivery system are anticipated to be minimal and will be related to a lack of resources to implement the necessary activities or to expand programs, rather than inadequate institutional capacity.

Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services
Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X X
Legal Assistance X X
Mortgage Assistance
Rental Assistance X X X
Utilities Assistance X X

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Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X
Mobile Clinics
Other Street Outreach Services X X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X X
Child Care
Education
Employment and Employment
Training X X
Healthcare X X

HIV/AIDS
Life Skills
Mental Health Counseling X X
Transportation X X
Other
Navigation Center X
Table 53 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary
Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) Homeless navigation services, and permanent supportive housing units are needed.

Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above

Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs The City will be a participating member of the Continuum of Care (CoC) in the County of Solano, and the Assistant to the City Manager sits on the CoC Board (Housing First Solano); this collaboration provides guidance as to the City's choice of priority needs and funding allocations. The City will also continue its membership and hold a seat on the governing board of a joint powers authority, Community Action Partnership (CAP) Solano, which develops housing project proposals and safety net services for the homeless, including permanent housing, transitional housing, and supportive services.

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The City will continue to partner with local non-profit agencies, allowing eligible agencies to become subrecipients and provide Social Services as needed by communtiy members.

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SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4)
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Program
Administration &
Support
2025 2029 Affordable Housing
Public Housing
Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Planning/
Administration
Citywide Affordable
Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$1,006,521
HOME:
$122,000
Other:
1 Other
2 TBRA 2025 2029 Affordable Housing Citywide Affordable Housing
HOME:
$2,250,000
Tenant-based rental assistance /
Rapid Rehousing:
18 Households Assisted
3 Homeownership
Assistance
2025 2029 Affordable Housing
Households with
unmet housing
needs
Citywide Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$1,427,814
HOME:
$282,926
Direct Financial Assistance to
Homebuyers:
160 Households Assisted
4 Economic
Development
2025 2029 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Community
Development
CDBG:
$1,181,457
Businesses assisted:
1 Businesses Assisted
5 Owner Occupied
Rehabilitation
2025 2029 Affordable Housing Citywide Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$493,201
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated:
10 Household Housing Unit

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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
6 Social Services 2025 2029 Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Community
Development
CDBG:
$743,640
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit:
3125 Persons Assisted
7 Permanent
Supportive Housing
2025 2029 Affordable Housing
Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$1,000,000
HOME:
$700,000
Other:
125 Other
8 Homeless
Navigation Center
2025 2029 Homeless Citywide Affordable
Housing
Community
Development
HOME-ARP:
$2,182,472
Overnight/Emergency
Shelter/Transitional Housing Beds
added:
125 Beds
9 Housing Services 2025 2029 Affordable Housing
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$679,972
Other:
160 Other
10 Demolish Blighted
Structures
2026 2029 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Community
Development
NSP:
$920,987
Buildings Demolished:
1 Buildings
Table 54 – Goals Summary

Goal Descriptions

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1 Goal Name Program Administration & Support
Goal
Description
Program planning and administration to support all Housing and Community Development programs in the City of Vallejo. Overall program administration, including (but not limited to) salaries, wages, and related costs of grantee staff or others engaged in program management, monitoring, and evaluation. 2 Goal Name TBRA
Goal
Description
Temporary tenant-based rental assistance for persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless; up to eighteen households each year.
3 Goal Name Homeownership Assistance
Goal
Description
Direct homeownership assistance, which may include: Subsidizing interest rates and mortgage principal amounts, Financing the cost of acquiring property, paying closing costs,or paying up to 50 percent of the down payment. 4 Goal Name Economic Development
Goal
Description
Economic Development Activities, including Microenterprise Assistance, Direct Financial Assistance to For-Profit Business, and technical asssistance
5 Goal Name Owner Occupied Rehabilitation
Goal
Description
Provide funds to low-income seniors for homeowner occupied rehabiliation. 6 Goal Name Social Services
Goal
Description
Assist 3125 extremely low and low income persons, including youth, throughout the next five years with social services to meet their basic human needs.
7 Goal Name Permanent Supportive Housing
Goal
Description
Assist in operation of permanent supportve housing for homeless individuls, including Broadway Village and Blue Oak Landing.

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8 Goal Name Homeless Navigation Center
Goal
Description
Operation of a public facility to be used as a Homeless Navigation Center to serve up to 125 homeless individuals annually, with 75% exiting into anothe suitable housing arrangement annually. 9 Goal Name Housing Services
Goal
Description
Housing Counseling, under 24 CFR 5.100, provided in conjunction with direct homeownership assistance. 10 Goal Name Demolish Blighted Structures
Goal
Description
Demolition of blighted or vacant structures.

Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2)
The City anticipated assisting at least 288 families by providing affordable housing.

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SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c) Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement)

Activities to Increase Resident Involvements

Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? No
Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation
N/A

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SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h)
Barriers to Affordable Housing
According to the updated Housing Element (2023-31),
The building permit review and approval process can affect housing costs. Lengthy processing of development applications can add to construction costs. Expediting review of developments that will offer lower- and moderate-income housing could be an incentive. Normally, building permit approval of single-family or duplex housing units in an area zoned for Residential Low Density housing development requires the approval from the Planning Division, the Building Division, Fire Prevention, Water Department, Public Works, and from the Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District, none of which require public hearings, and would typically take 10 to 12 weeks, assuming no special site or environmental conditions requiring additional mitigation or study. Normally, construction of a multifamily housing complex in an appropriately zoned area would follow the same regulatory approval process and timeline.

Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing (1) Development costs may be reduced through fee subsidies, property acquisition, rehabilitation, and other mechanisms. (2) The cost of public facility improvements (e. g., a Homeless Navigation Center), in neighborhood target areas will be supported with CDBG Program and private or in-kind funds. (3) The City will work with a non-profit partner to expand opportunities for very low- and low-income first time homebuyers. (4) The City uses an environmental review planning process for the development of large geographic areas, that includes an expedited CEQA review for projects within a Specific Project Area, which reduces EIR and pre-development costs.

The City will encourage a variety of housing types, including duplexes, townhomes, apartment buildings, and condominiums, in neighborhoods and new subdivisions and will identify innovative and alternative housing options that provide greater flexibility and affordability in the housing stock while promoting mixed-income development. This may include consideration for further reduction in regulatory barriers for community land trusts, tiny houses, microhomes, cottage homes, small lot subdivisions, and other alternative housing types, as well as exploration of a variety of densities and housing types in all zoning districts.

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SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d)
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City will establish a Homeless Navigation Center on a vacant City-owned parcel in order to assist the homeless persons that the City and homeless service providers encounter.

Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.

Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs
CDBG Program funds will be allocated to support The House of Acts and Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California (FHANC).

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SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards Lead-based paint educational materials, inspections, and referrals will be made available to VHA Housing Choice Voucher participants, and participating rental property owners, as well as to prospective first time homebuyers or housing rehabilitation loan recipients.

How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? It is estimated that at least 125 households in the City may contain lead hazards. The activities noted in the previous response will help to arrest and reduce lead-based paint in the housing stock within the community during the life of the Plan.

How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? Contractors performing work on City-assisted affordable housing units must be lead-certified, per HUD requirements.

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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families Through direct assistance, and indirect benefit from neighborhood and public facility improvements.

Strategies will include such things as: targeting resources to programs and activities benefitting extremely low- and low-income households; and encouraging supportive service linkages with job training, education, and employment services for families and individuals living in poverty. The VHA shares information and targets supportive services, where possible, on behalf of its FSS Program participants; supporting programs and activities that enhance family functioning, skill development, and educational opportunities for children, young adults, and parents; developing programs and facilities to fill gaps in the continuum of care for homeless persons, including homeless prevention and permanent supportive housing.

How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan
CDBG Program funds will be allocated for substance abuse prevention and recovery, and homeless case management and information and referral. These programs are intended to remove obstacles to self- sufficiency. In past years, the City has allocated funds in support of emergency shelter expansion, and operating and renovating sober living facilities and domestic violence shelters, for the homeless and other low-income populations. Case management and supportive services offered by the agencies operating these facilities are geared to stabilizing the individual's or family's situation, through a combination of life skills training, including parenting skills, and the development of a plan for education, job training, job search, resume preparation, computer literacy, and eventually, permanent housing.

Consolidated Plan VALLEJO 122
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SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
Pursuant to the HCD Division's CDBG Program and HOME Program Policy and Procedures Manual(s), the City will conduct monitoring reviews to determine whether programs are in accordance with this Plan and HUD requirements, are timely, and that information entered into IDIS is correct and complete, including the CAPER. Quarterly and annual progress reports required by funding sources will also be completed. Information on VHA expenditures and the lease-up rate will be submitted monthly into HUD's Voucher Management System (VMS). The City will also compile, periodically, inventories of any current development projects, ascertain vacancy rates, and conduct rent surveys for purposes of rent reasonableness.

The City will prepare an annual report on progress made through all housing programs, as required by the Housing Element of its General Plan. The City's Planning Division will implement this in conjunction with its annual review of Housing Element implementation.

The City anticipates receiving inquiries from minority and women-owned businesses, contractors, and subcontractors who wish to participate in the City's federally-assisted affordable housing development programs. They will be sent a copy of the program's contractor's list, and subcontractors will be encouraged to contact each general contractor on the list for work. The City's minority outreach efforts will include such things as: (1) sending or posting copies, as applicable, of plans and specifications for federally-funded programs and projects to the City website and small business exchanges, and (2) including MBE/WBE language in all public notices and advertisements, including periodically utilizing the City's local cable television access channel.

Consolidated Plan VALLEJO 123
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
During the five-year plan period, the City expects to receive approximately $6,197,605 in new funding. The City expects to have approximately $6,733,385 available from program income and prior year funds. Total estimated available funds for the five-year plan period is $12,930,990.

CDBG funds are used by the City for homeowner-occupied rehabilitation, social services, and program administration. HOME funds are used by the City for CHDO, homebuyer assistance/closing cost, TBRA, and program administration. The table below provides a breakdown of these anticipated resources which are based on FY 2024-2025 allocations. Given that congress has not yet approved HUD’s budget for FY2025. These amounts are estimates, all proposed activities’ budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels described here to match actual allocation amounts.

On June 14, 2016 HUD issued the Notice of Neighborhood Stabilization Program: NSP projects are on going and are added in the table below as prior year funds.

Additionally, HOME ARP projects are on going and are added in the table below as prior year funds.

Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder of
ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation: $
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources: $
Total:
$

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Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder of
ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation: $
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources: $
Total:
$
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 991,521.00 15,000.00 1,500,000.00 2,506,521.00 4,026,084.00 The City will use the funds to
support housing programs,
Homebuyer
Assistance/Closing Cost,
Homeowner-occupied
rehabilitation, public services,
Program Administration
HOME public -
federal
Acquisition
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner
rehab
Multifamily
rental new
construction
Multifamily
rental rehab
New
construction for
ownership
TBRA 0.00 10,000.00 2,104,926.00 2,114,926.00 1,240,000.00 CHDO, mortgage assistance,
TBRA and Program
Administration

Consolidated Plan VALLEJO 125
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Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder of
ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation: $
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources: $
Total:
$
Other public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner
rehab
Housing
Multifamily
rental new
construction
Multifamily
rental rehab
New
construction for
ownership
Public
Improvements
Public Services
TBRA
Other 920,987.00 0.00 0.00 920,987.00 920,987.00

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Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder of
ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation: $
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources: $
Total:
$
Other public -
federal
Public
Improvements
Public Services 2,182,472.00 0.00 0.00 2,182,472.00 1,745,978.00 Operation of and Supportive
Services for Homeless
Navigation Center
Table 55 - Expected Resources – Priority Table

Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
Funding sources that may be used to implement the Plan include but are not limited to: (1) Federal Housing Choice Voucher funds for rental assistance; (2) Federal HOME Program, federal NSP, low-income housing tax credits, private donations, and owner's funds, for mortgage assistance, and new construction of affordable rental and for-ownership (workforce) housing; (3) a variety of private, State, and federal funds to enable non-profit agencies to provide emergency shelter, supportive services, and transitional housing, including $6.1 million in private funding from three health care providers to support operation of Homeless Navigation Center.

Consolidated Plan VALLEJO 127
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan N/A
Discussion
No comments.

Consolidated Plan VALLEJO 128
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Annual Goals and Objectives

AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Program
Administration &
Support
2025 2029 Affordable Housing
Public Housing
Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Planning/
Administration
Citywide Affordable
Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$201,304.00
HOME:
$24,400.00
Other: 1 Other
2 TBRA 2025 2029 Affordable Housing Citywide Affordable Housing
HOME:
$750,000.00
Tenant-based rental assistance /
Rapid Rehousing: 18 Households
Assisted
3 Homeownership
Assistance
2025 2029 Affordable Housing
Households with
unmet housing
needs
Citywide Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$556,500.00
HOME:
$256,585.00
Direct Financial Assistance to
Homebuyers: 32 Households
Assisted

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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
4 Economic
Development
2025 2029 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Community
Development
CDBG:
$236,291.00
Businesses assisted: 1 Businesses
Assisted
5 Owner Occupied
Rehabilitation
2025 2029 Affordable Housing Citywide Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$98,640.00
HOME:
$383,941.00
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated:
2 Household Housing Unit
6 Social Services 2025 2029 Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Community
Development
CDBG:
$148,728.00
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 625 Persons Assisted
7 Permanent
Supportive Housing
2025 2029 Affordable Housing
Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$1,000,000.00
HOME:
$700,000.00
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 125 Persons Assisted
8 Homeless
Navigation Center
2025 2029 Homeless Citywide Affordable
Housing
Community
Development
HOME-ARP:
$436,494.00
Overnight/Emergency
Shelter/Transitional Housing Beds
added: 125 Beds
9 Housing Services 2025 2029 Affordable Housing
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$265,058.00
Other: 12 Other
Table 56 – Goals Summary

Goal Descriptions

Consolidated Plan VALLEJO 130
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)

1 Goal Name Program Administration & Support
Goal
Description
Program planning and administration to support all Housing and Community Development programs in the City of Vallejo. 2 Goal Name TBRA
Goal
Description
Temporary tenant-based rental assistance for persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless; up to eighteen households.
3 Goal Name Homeownership Assistance
Goal
Description
Direct homeownership assistance, which may include: Subsidizing interest rates and mortgage principal amounts, Financing the cost of acquiring property, paying closing costs,or paying up to 50 percent of the down payment. 4 Goal Name Economic Development
Goal
Description
Includes financial assistance to private for-profit businesses through loans, loan guarantees, and grants; Technical assistance including workshops, assistance in developing business plans, marketing, and referrals to lenders or technical resources; Financial assistance, technical assistance, or general support services to owners and developers of microenterprises. A microenterprise is a business with five or fewer employees, including the owner(s). The activity must be designed to exclusively serve microenterprises.
5 Goal Name Owner Occupied Rehabilitation
Goal
Description
Provide funds to low-income seniors for homeowner occupied rehabilitation. 6 Goal Name Social Services
Goal
Description
Assist 625 extremely low and low income persons, including youth, with social services to meet their basic human needs.

Consolidated Plan VALLEJO 131
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7 Goal Name Permanent Supportive Housing
Goal
Description
Assist in construction and operation of permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals, including Broadway Village and Blue Oak Landing.
8 Goal Name Homeless Navigation Center
Goal
Description
Construction and operation of a public facility to be used as a Homeless Navigation Center to serve up to 125 homeless individuals annually, with 75% exiting into another suitable housing arrangement annually. 9 Goal Name Housing Services
Goal
Description
Housing Counseling, under 24 CFR 5.100, provided in conjunction with direct homeownership assistance.

Consolidated Plan VALLEJO 132
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
Under the City's CDBG Program for FY 2025-26, the City of Vallejo will fund microenterprise support, owner occupied rehabilitation, social services, permanate supportive housing, homeownership assistance, housing counseling, and program administration. With FY 2025-26 HOME Program funds, the City will allocate funding to two future permanent supportive housing projects, tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA), operation of a homeless navigation center, homebuyer downpayment assistance, and program administration.

Projects
# Project Name
1 Program Administration & Support
2 TBRA
3 First Time Homebuyer Assistance
4 Microenterprise Support
5 Housing Rehabilitation Loans/Grants
6 Social Services
7 Permanent Supportive Housing
8 Homeless Navigation Center
9 Housing Counseling
Table 57 – Project Information

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The City's funding allocations proposed for FY 2025-26 are consistent with the priority needs in the Five- Year Consolidated Plan.

Other than the need for additional funding and staffing, the City does not anticipate any significant obstacles in addressing underserved needs in FY 2025-26.

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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information

Consolidated Plan VALLEJO 134
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
1 Project Name Program Administration & Support
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Program Administration & Support
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Community Development
Funding CDBG: $201,304.00
Description Activities related to meeting the administrative requirements of the CDBG Program and HOME Program. Matrix code 21A/21C/21H. Matrix codes do not meet a national objective, however it must be listed as a project in order to apply funding to administrative costs.The annual goal supported by this project would have been Program Administration, but this goal was not included in the corresponding Consolidated Plan (Fiscal Years 2020- 2024).

Target Date 6/30/2029
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Program Administration will support all families who benefit from any of our annual projects. This project supports the staffing and planning necessary to facilitate the HUD programs and grant management.

Location Description In general, the planning and admin activities will take place in the City's Housing and Community Development Department. The benefits from these planning and admin activiites will extend Citywide, to all programs under the Housing & COmmuntiy Development Department's jurisdiction.

Planned Activities The HCD Department will facilitate HUD's grant programs and manage the projects as listed in this section. This includes administrative tasks, planning and program management. Overall program administration, including (but not limited to) salaries, wages, and related costs of grantee staff or others engaged in program management, monitoring, and evaluation; Providing information and other resources to residents and citizen organizations participating in the planning, implementation, or assessment of CDBG-assisted activities.These activities, along with planning activities; Fair housing activities carried out as part of general program administration rather than as a public service.

These activities are subject to the 20 percent limitation under24 CFR 570.200(g) and 570.489(a)(3)
2 Project Name TBRA
Target Area Citywide

Consolidated Plan VALLEJO 135
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Goals Supported TBRA
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding :

Description Tenant-based rental assistance for homeless persons or persons at imminent risk of homelessness.

Target Date 6/30/2029
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Up to 18 households who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness.

Location Description Citywide.

Planned Activities The HCD Department will work with the Resource Connect Solano, the local Continuium of Care, to refer participants to the program. The program will include security deposit and rent subsidy to assist families for a maximum of 24 months.
3 Project Name First Time Homebuyer Assistance
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Homeownership Assistance
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $556,500.00
Description Downpayment assistance for very low- and low-income first-time homebuyers; may include portion of allocation to pay for staff project delivery costs. National Objective: LMH - Low/Mod Housing Benefit.

Matrix Code: 13 - Direct Homeownership Assistance.

Target Date 6/30/2029
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
This program will support up to fifteen low- and very low-income households who are looking to purchase a home for the first time; five through HOME funds and ten through CDBG funds.

Location Description Citywide

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Planned Activities The HCD department will assist households in securing the downpayment needed to purchase a home in Vallejo.
24 CFR 570.201(n) or 42 USC 5305(a)(24) CDBG funds may be used to provide direct homeownership assistance under 24 CFR 570.201(n) and Section 105(a)(24) of the HCDA under the low- and moderate-income housing national objective [24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) and 570.483(b)(3)].

Direct homeownership assistance may include:

Subsidizing interest rates and mortgage principal amounts to make loan payments affordable. This may include making grants to reduce the effective interest rates changed on the loans. Low-or no-interest subordinate loans can also be used to reduce overall loan repayment amounts.

Financing the cost of acquiring property already occupied by renter households at terms needed to make the purchase affordable.

Paying all or a part of the premium on behalf of the homebuyer for mortgage insurance required upfront by a private mortgagee.

Paying any or all of the reasonable closing costs associated with the home purchase on behalf of the homebuyer.

Paying up to 50 percent of the down payment required by the mortgagee for the purchase on behalf of the homebuyer. (The 50 percent limitation on downpayment assistance is a statutory requirement. Grantee records must document what amount of downpayment is required by the mortgagee, and must clearly distinguish between the amount of CDBG funds being provided for downpayment assistance vs. the amount provided for subsidizing the mortgage principal, for closing costs, for mortgage insurance, etc.)
4 Project Name Microenterprise Support
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Economic Development
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $236,291.00
Description Support Microenterprises with CDBG funds.

Target Date 6/30/2029

Consolidated Plan VALLEJO 137
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
The City will assist at least one microenterprise in the 2025-26 Fiscal Year.

Location Description Citywide.

Planned Activities 24 CFR 570.201(o) or 42 USC 5305(a)(22) + 24 CFR 570.482(c) Financial assistance, technical assistance, or general support services to owners and developers of microenterprises. A microenterprise is a business with five or fewer employees, including the owner(s). The activity must be designed to exclusively serve microenterprises. With one exception, a separate activity must be set up for each microenterprise assisted. If an activity is carried out under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(4)(vi) or 24 CFR 570.483(b)(4)(vi), job aggregation is allowed, and all assisted businesses may be combined in one activity.

Matrix Code 18C
5 Project Name Housing Rehabilitation Loans/Grants
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Owner Occupied Rehabilitation
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $98,640.00
Description Housing rehabilitation loans/grants for very low- and low-income senior owner-occupants; may include portion allocation to pay for staff project delivery costs. National Objective: LMH - Low/Mod Housing Benefit.

Matrix Code: 14A - Rehab; Single-Unit Residential. Maximum amounts for loans and grants has not been established by the City, i.e., activities are approved on a case-by-case basis.

Target Date 6/30/2029
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Up to five very-low and low income senior occupied households will be selected to receive rehabilitation assistance.

Location Description Citywide.

Consolidated Plan VALLEJO 138
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Planned Activities The HCD Department will provide households with a grant/loan to assist in the rehabilitation of their houses. Rehabilitation: Single-Unit Residential 24 CFR 570.202(a)(1) or 42 USC 5305(a)(4) Rehabilitation of privately owned, single-unit homes.
6 Project Name Social Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Social Services
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $148,728.00
Description Provide CDBG Program funds to four different local non-profit organizations providing social (public) services, as follows: housing stability counseling ($43,000); emergency food pantry assistance ($20,000); transitional housing services ($36,839); and unhoused shower outreach ($50,161). Matrix codes: 05J; 05W; 05F; 05M National Objectives: LMC; LMC; LMC, LMA; LMC
Target Date 6/30/2029
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California will serve approximately 50 unduplicated clients over the course of this twelve-month Agreement. The goal is to serve: 20 clients at the 0-30% AMI level (extremely low-income); 11 clients at the 31-50% AMI level (very low-income); and 7 at the 51-80% AMI level (low- to moderate-income).

Faith Food Fridays will serve approximately 100 unduplicated low- to moderate-income clients over the course of this twelve-month Agreement. The goal is to serve 100 clients at the 0-30% AMI level (very low-income)

House of Acts will serve approximately 288 unduplicated clients over the course of the twelve-month agreement. The goal is to serve 40 clients at the 51%-80% AMI (low income), 50 clients at the 31%-50% AMI (very low income), 60 clients at the 0%-30% AMI (extremely low income), 55 disabled clients, 18 clients with female headed households, 10 senior clients, and 55 homeless clients.-

Lighthouse Covenance Fellowship will serve approximately 300 unduplicated homeless clients over the course of the twelve-month agreement

Consolidated Plan VALLEJO 139
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Location Description Citywide.

Planned Activities $43,000 in CDBG funds will be distributed to Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California to provide fair housing services including: complaint intake, education, referral, testing, advocacy, and enforcement for clients in all protected classes; law and practice seminars for Vallejo Housing Authority staff; educate Housing Choice Voucher recipients on state/federal fair housing protections, including California state fair housing law in effective 2020 protecting them from housing discrimination based on their status as voucher recipients. Matrix Code 05J; Obj: LMC; 24 CFR 570.201(e) or 42 USC 5305(a)(8) + 24 CFR 570.482(c)(2) $20,000 in CDBG funds will be distributed to Faith Food Fridays for Costs associated with the operation of food banks, community kitchens, and food pantries, such as staff costs, supplies, utilities, maintenance, and insurance. They will implement expanded food distribution services including the Choice Pantry Model, where clients choose their own food items, and/or food delivery. Matrix Code 05W; Obj: LMC; 24 CFR 570.201(e) or 42 USC 5305(a)(8) + 24 CFR 570.482(c)(2)
$36,839 in CDBG funds will be distributed to House of Acts for Substance abuse recovery programs and substance abuse prevention/education activities for low-income residents. This will include case management, life skills training and education, as well as wrap around support services.

Matrix Code 05F; Obj: LMA, LMC; s 24 CFR 570.201(e) or 42 USC 5305(a)(8) + 24 CFR 570.482(c)(2)
$50,161 in CDBG funds will be distributed to Lighthouse Covenant Fellowship to provide services addressing the physical health needs of residents of the community. They will provide shower outreach of the unhoused community. Matrix Code 05M; Obj: LMC; 24 CFR 570.201(e) or 42 USC 5305(a)(8) + 24 CFR 570.482(c)(2)
7 Project Name Permanent Supportive Housing
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Permanent Supportive Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $1,000,000.00
Description Assist in the construction and operation of permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals.

Target Date 6/30/2029

Consolidated Plan VALLEJO 140
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Broadway Village will contribute 47 new affordable units for homeless individuals, while Sonoma Estates will provide 97 new affordable units for seniors.

Location Description Broadway Village is located at 2441 Broadway Street and Sonoma Estates will be located at 759, 747, 720 and 726 Sonoma Blvd.

Planned Activities The City will support
8 Project Name Homeless Navigation Center
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Homeless Navigation Center
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Community Development
Funding HOME-ARP: $436,494.00
Description Construction and operation of a public facility to be used as a Homeless Navigation Center to serve up to 125 homeless individuals annually, with 75 percent exiting into another suitable housing arrangement annually.

Project will also include support services. Matrix Code 03C; National Objective LMC
Target Date
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
1 public facility with 125 shelter beds will be completed; 125 homeless persons assisted.

Location Description Anticipated site: 1937 Broadway Street, Vallejo, California Planned Activities The City will allocate $1,800,000 in HOME-ARP funds to support the operation of a homeless navigation center in FY 2025-26. The Vallejo Navigation Center will be a "one-stop-shop" that will provide services and shelter critical to helping address homelessness. The center will offer 125 shelter beds for six months and provide individual case management, connecting people to social, and medical services. Matrix Code 03C; Obj:

LMC; 24 CFR 570.201(c) or 42 USC 5305(a)(2).
9 Project Name Housing Counseling
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Housing Services
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing

Consolidated Plan VALLEJO 141
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Funding CDBG: $265,058.00
Description Housing Counseling services for individuals participating in the Homebuyer Assistance program.

Target Date 6/30/2029
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
The two families who are being assisted through the Homebuyer's Assistance program.

Location Description Citywide.

Planned Activities Housing Counseling provided in conjunction with homeownership assistance (13B) 24 CFR 570.201(n) or 42 USC 5305(a)(24) Housing Counseling, under 24 CFR 5.100.

Consolidated Plan VALLEJO 142
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The City has decided to allocate all funding on a Citywide basis, rather than restricting funding opportunities to specifc areas.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Citywide 100
Table 58 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Based on feedback from consultations, public hearings, and surveys, the City has decided not to restrict its activities to specific areas. As the map in SP-10 of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan indicates, funding needs exist throughout the city.

Discussion
Choosing to allocate funds citywide gives Community Development Department staff the flexibility to respond to needs throughout the community as they become apparent.

Consolidated Plan VALLEJO 143
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The City is expected to complete two new projects in 2025- Broadway Village and the Navigation Center.

The City will also leverage their annual goals to support the community at large.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 143
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs 625
Total 768
Table 59 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement

One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 18
The Production of New Units 122
Rehab of Existing Units 1
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 141
Table 60 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion
The City is expected to complete the Homeless Navigation Center in May 2025, which will contribute 125 new transitional housing beds for homeless indviduals to the community. Broadway Village is also expected to open in 2025, whihc will provide 47 new permanent supportive houisng units to homeless individuals in the community.

Consolidated Plan VALLEJO 144
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The City does not currently own any public housing units.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing N/A
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
The City will be administering a homeownership program to assist participants in becoming homeowners. The Vallejo Housing Authority offers the Family Self-Sufficency (FSS), which encourages social mobility. Families may choose homeownership as their program outcome.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
N/A
Discussion
The City does not currently own any public housing units.

Consolidated Plan VALLEJO 145
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
The responses to this section are shown below.

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City is establishing a public facility to be used as a Navigation Center to assess and address the needs of homeless persons.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The Navigation Center, when completed, will include shelter services for homeless, unsheltered persons.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City will complete Broadway Village, a new permanent supportive housing project for homeless persons.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
The City and its Housing Authority will coordinate services and referrals where appropriate with (1) Fighting Back Partnership, a non-profit agency, through its Family Resource Centers, and (2) Global Annual Action Plan
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Center for Success, a non-profit organization that provides supportive services to homeless persons.

Discussion
The City intends to address the needs of homeless persons with permanent supportive housing and outreach through our community partners and subrecipients.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:

The City of Vallejo Housing Element for the period 2015-23 states that the City's land use controls offer limited options for the construction of affordable housing. However, the City controls where housing may be constructed. The City may allow density bonuses for the provisions of affordable housing units for families and individuals, and for senior housing units.

A Housing Strategy for all income groups in Vallejo was adopted by the City Council in 2020, which includes a strategy for addressing the need for additional affordable housing, and expanding resources for the homeless population.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
The cost of public facility improvements will be supported by the City's CDBG Program and other funds obtained by the City, to construct and open a navigation center for homeless persons. The City will provide expedited California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review for larger housing projects that are within a Specific Plan Area. The State of California Senate Bill 35 (SB35) review and approval process will be used for affordable housing projects where possible.

Discussion:

In FY 2025-26, the City will provide additional support for the operation of a navigation center for homeless persons.

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Introduction:

The responses to this section are provided below.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The primary obstacle to meeting underserved needs is related to a lack of sufficient funding to complete and implement activities that are needed, and to expand needed programs. Therefore, no actions are planned in this area.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing Using a variety of funding sources, in FY 2025-26 the City will continue to seek opportunities to establish increased affordable rental and owner-occupied housing
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
Lead-based paint hazard educational materials, inspections, and referrals will be made available when necessary to Housing Authority-assisted Housing Choice Voucher holders, as well as participating and prospective rental housing owners, and if applicable, to prospective first-time homebuyer, housing rehabilitation, and paint grant recipients.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City recognizes the need to prioritize anti-poverty efforts, and will continue to support existing programs in FY 2025-26. Family self-sufficiency programs with supportive services will continue to be a key component of the City's anti-poverty strategy. Coordination with social service agencies that administer programs such as Child Start, assistance to families in crisis, and similar social services will be necessary to prevent duplication of effort, and to ensure a maximum of opportunities for extremely low- income and very low-income persons, (at 0 to 50 percent). The City will facilitate projects to meet community needs, which may help reduce the number of households in Vallejo living in poverty.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
To carry out the FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan, the City has an existing institutional structure that is already well-developed and strong, through a network of government agencies, non-profit agencies, and private organizations.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies

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Both the City and private healthcare providers will assist in funding the operation of the Homeless Navigation Center once it is completed.

Discussion:

The City has been successful in leveraging funds from health care partners, the State of California, and the federal government to address the needs of unsheltered homeless persons. The City will also support social service providers with its CDBG Program funds that work to reduce the number of households living in poverty.

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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:

The City will reserve HOME Program funds for a qualified CHDO, as required by regulation; and adhere to the HOME Program non-federal match requirement for project costs.

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0

2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0

3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0

Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
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2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 0.00%

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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)

1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:

2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:

The City of Vallejo's HOME Program Recapture Policy is attached.

3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:

4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:

5. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of the preference for persons with special needs or disabilities. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(i) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). <TYPE=[text] REPORT_GUID=[A0BBB986408D8C25582AC4BE59FA99C5]>

6. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of how the preference for a specific category of individuals with disabilities (e.g. persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness) will narrow the gap in benefits and the preference is needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(ii) and 91.220(l)(2)(vii)).

7. If applicable, a description of any preference or limitation for rental housing projects. (See 24 CFR

92.253(d)(3) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). Note: Preferences cannot be administered in a manner that limits the opportunities of persons on any basis prohibited by the laws listed under 24 CFR 5.105(a).

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There are no additional commetns for this section.

Appendix - Alternate/Local Data Sources
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ACTION ITEM 9.G.

DATE: July 8, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Rekha Nayar, Finance Director
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION CREATING A STANDING COUNCIL BUDGET AND FINANCE

COMMITTEE, SET A TIME FOR THE MEETINGS, AND APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBERS

TO SERVE ON THE COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDATION
As per Council direction on June 24, 2025, it is recommended that the City Council:

1. Establish a Standing Budget and Finance Committee.

2. Set the meeting time for the Budget and Finance Committee

3. Appoint Council Members to serve on the newly established Budget and Finance Committee.

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
At its meeting on June 24, 2025, the City Council discussed the importance of enhanced oversight and focused deliberation on the City's financial matters, including budget development, fiscal policies, and long- range financial planning. Following this discussion, the Council provided direction to staff to prepare a report outlining the establishment of a standing Budget and Finance Committee, including proposed meeting times and the process for appointing Council Members to serve.

The creation of such a committee is a best practice among many municipalities, providing a dedicated forum for in-depth review of financial documents, fostering greater transparency, and allowing for more detailed discussions on fiscal strategies before bringing recommendations to the full Council.

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Establishment of a Standing Budget and Finance Committee: The proposed committee would serve as an advisory body to the full City Council, tasked with reviewing financial reports, proposed budgets, investment policies, audit findings, and other fiscal matters. Its primary objective would be to conduct thorough analyses and provide well-informed recommendations to the full Council, thereby streamlining the Council's decision- making process on complex financial issues. The committee's scope would include:
• Reviewing the annual budget and capital improvement program. • Monitoring the City's financial performance throughout the fiscal year. • Reviewing financial policies and recommending updates. • Considering audit reports and management responses.
• Discussing long-range financial forecasts and strategies.

Proposed Meeting Time: To ensure regular and consistent oversight, staff recommends establishing a fixed meeting schedule for the committee. A proposed meeting time of 3RD Monday of each month at a proposed time of 5:00 PM is suggested. This time slot aims to accommodate Council Member schedules while allowing

Date: July 8, 2025
Subject: ADOPT A RESOLUTION CREATING A STANDING COUNCIL BUDGET AND FINANCE

COMMITTEE, SET A TIME FOR THE MEETINGS, AND APPOINT COUNCIL

MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE COMMITTEE

sufficient time for staff preparation and public participation. Flexibility for special meetings would also be maintained as needed.

Appointment of Council Members: It is recommended that the committee be comprised of three Council Members. The appointment process would typically involve the Mayor making nominations, subject to the approval of the full City Council. This ensures that the committee benefits from the diverse perspectives and expertise of Council Members. Additionally, staff from the Finance Department and City Manager's Office would serve as resources to the committee.

FISCAL IMPACT
The establishment of a standing committee will have a minimal fiscal impact related to staff time for meeting preparation, attendance, and follow-up. These activities are generally within the scope of existing departmental budgets for administrative and financial management functions. No additional budget appropriation is anticipated at this time.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a project which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution Forming a Council Budget.Finance Committee 070825 CAO Stamp

CONTACT
Rekha Nayar, Finance Director
[email protected]

Approved as to form:

By: for
Veronica Nebb, City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 25____ N.C.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO

AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A COUNCIL STANDING BUDGET & FINANCE

COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING THREE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO

THE STANDING COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, at its meeting on June 24, 2025, the City Council discussed the importance of enhanced oversight and focused deliberation on the City’s financial matters, including budget development, fiscal policies, and long-range financial planning; and WHEREAS, following discussion, the City Council provided direction to staff to prepare a report outlining the establishment of a standing Council Budget and Finance Committee, including proposed meeting times and the process for appointing Councilmembers to serve; and WHEREAS, the creation of such a committee is a best practice among many municipalities, providing a dedicated forum for in-depth review of financial documents, fostering greater transparency, and allowing for more detailed discussion on fiscal strategies before bringing recommendations to the full Council.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Vallejo resolves as follows:

1. A standing Committee (the “Committee”) of the City Council is hereby created serving as an advisory body to the full City Council, tasked with reviewing financial reports, proposed budgets, investment policies, audit findings, and other fiscal matters. Its primary objective would be to conduct thorough analyses and provide well-informed recommendations to the full Council, thereby streamlining the Council’s decision-making process on complex financial issues.

2. The Committee’s scope would include:
•Reviewing the annual budget and capital improvement program •Monitoring the City’s financial performance throughout the fiscal year •Reviewing financial policies and recommending updates
•Considering audit reports and management responses
•Discussing long-range financial forecasts and strategies

2. The membership of the Committee shall consist of three members of the City Council appointed by a majority of the City Council.

3. To ensure regular and consistent oversight, the Committee shall meet on the third Monday of each month at 5 p.m. with flexibility for special meetings as needed.

4. The standing Budget and Finance Committee is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act and must comply with the Act.

5. __________________________, _________________________, ______________________ are hereby appointed to such committee.

ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Vallejo at a regular meeting held on July 8, 2025, with the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ANDREA SORCE, MAYOR
ATTEST:

DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON, CITY CLERK