HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2302-098010.Adoption of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY2023-24 Annual Action
Plan and the Adoption of a Resolution Approving Use of CDBG Funds for FY 2023-24
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City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: ACTION ITEM
Lead Department: Planning and Development Services
Meeting Date: May 1, 2023
Report #:2302-0980
TITLE
Adoption of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan and
the Adoption of a Resolution Approving Use of CDBG Funds for FY 2023-24
RECOMMENDATION
The Human Relations Commission (HRC) and staff recommend City Council take the following
actions:
1. Adopt the draft Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan (Attachment A) and the
associated resolution (Attachment B) allocating Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funding for Fiscal Year 2023-24;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Fiscal Year 2023-24 CDBG application to fund
the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Action Plan and any other necessary documents
concerning the application, and to otherwise bind the City with respect to the applications
and commitment of funds; and
3. Authorize staff to submit the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Action Plan (Attachment A) to
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by the May 15, 2023,
deadline.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City is preparing for its first year of a two-year CDBG funding cycle for FY 2024. On February
9, 2023, the HRC reviewed the eligible programs and recommended the funding allocations for
each project as reflected in the draft FY 2024 Annual Action Plan (AAP; Attachment A). Staff
requests that Council review the draft FY 2024 AAP and approve the recommended funding
allocations identified in the document. Council’s approval of the AAP will be recorded by
Resolution (Attachment B).
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The CDBG federal appropriations for FY 2024 were released by the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) on February 27, 2023. The total amount available for allocation
in FY 2024 is $614,242, which includes the City’s entitlement grant ($514,242) and estimated
program income ($100,000). These funds have been allocated to fund nine programs and projects
as well as the program administration. Please see Table 3 for a summary of the projects and
respective allocations.
BACKGROUND
The CDBG program, administered by HUD, provides annual grants on a formula basis to states,
cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a
suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and
moderate-income persons. The program is authorized under Title 1 of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974. The HUD regulations require all CDBG-funded activities to
meet one of the three national objectives:
1. Benefit low-and very-low-income persons;
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or
3. Meet other community development needs having urgency or posing a serious and
immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community.
For general information on the CDBG program, please visit:
https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/cdbg-entitlement/. Palo Alto’s CDBG program has
primarily been focused on meeting the first objective of benefiting low-and very-low-income
persons.
Consolidated Plan & Annual Action Plan
HUD requirements include the preparation of a five-year strategic plan of action, referred to as
a Consolidated Plan. This plan addresses priority housing and community development needs
and sets goals for attaining identified objectives. Currently, Palo Alto’s CDBG program is guided
by the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan1 adopted by Council in 2020. Every year, an AAP is prepared
to identify the specific projects to be funded by the CDBG program; these projects must further
the implementation of the Consolidated Plan strategies. As Council reviews the proposed
projects and recommends funding allocations, consistency with the Consolidated Plan goals is a
primary consideration.
FY 2024 Application Review Process
Funding applications for “Public Services, Housing, Economic Development and Public Facilities
Rehabilitation” projects were made available on October 21, 2022. A notice of CDBG funding
availability was published in the Palo Alto Weekly on October 21, 2022, with completed
1 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?t=49340.42&BlobID=79655
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applications due November 29, 2022. A pre-proposal conference was conducted on November
10, 2022 to assist applicants with program regulations and project eligibility questions. For FY
2024, the City received applications from two agencies (Peninsula Healthcare Connection &
WeeCare) that have not been previously funded by the City’s CDBG program.
For any new applications, the initial step in the review process is the determination that the
applications are compliant with HUD’s eligible activities2 and National Objectives.3 This process
involves staff reviewing the application materials and communicating with the applicant as
needed to clarify details in the application.
For FY 2024 (year one of funding cycle), the City received nine funding applications in addition to
funding a public facilities project. These applications were reviewed on December 23, 2022 by
the HRC Selection Committee. The committee made the initial project funding recommendations
for eight of the nine applications to the full HRC. At the public hearing on February 9, 2023, HRC
made the funding recommendations reflected in the draft AAP for Council consideration. Once
adopted, the AAP will be submitted to HUD by the deadline (May 15, 2023) as the last step in the
process.
Annual Action Plan (AAP) Citizen Participation
As per HUD’s regulations and the City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan4, the City must ensure
adequate citizen participation in the CDBG funding process. Prior to the submission of the AAP
to HUD, the City must hold two public hearings; one hearing, followed by a 30-day circulation
and public comment period, followed by one more public hearing. Refer to the Stakeholder
Engagement report section below for specific details on required meetings and comment
periods.
HRC Review - Recommended Allocation for FY 2024
When the HRC reviewed the allocations on February 9, 2023, the CDBG federal appropriations
for FY 2024 was not known. For budgeting purposes, staff estimated the City’s HUD Entitlement
Grant for FY 2024 based on an 8% reduction from the previous year’s entitlement grant. The
estimated total amount available for allocation in FY 2023-24 is $610,000, which includes the
estimated entitlement grant ($510,000) and program income ($100,000).
2 CDBG Matrix Codes:
https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/Matrix-Code-Definitions.pdf
3 CDBG National Objectives:
https://www.hudexchange.info/sites/onecpd/assets/File/CDBG-National-Objectives-Eligible-Activities-Chapter-
3.pdf
4Citizen Participation Plan 2022:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/planning-amp-development-services/cdbg-general-
information/plans-and-reports/amended-citizen-participation-plan-2022-approved-by-city-council-9-12-22-
final.pdf
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On February 9, 2023, the HRC considered the funding recommendations of the HRC Selection
Committee and voted unanimously to recommend Council approve the draft FY 2024 AAP. The
HRC discussed the estimated funding allocations based on program budget, availability of
additional resources, the federal spending caps, and total available CDBG funds. The HRC inquired
about WeeCare, one of the new program applicants in the economic development funding
category. A representative of WeeCare described how the company would be using CDBG funds
and activity eligibility.
Additionally, since the City’s CDBG grant amount was not known at the time, the HRC
recommended a funding contingency plan as follows:
•If more funds are received than estimated, allocate additional funds to the LifeMoves
program; and
•If less funds are received than estimated, evenly reduce all programs.
Since the City received $4,242 more than what was estimated for the entitlement grant, staff
adjusted the allocation amounts based on funding caps and the HRC’s contingency plan above.
DISCUSSION
This section includes information on the CDBG funds available for allocation and funding
categories for FY 2023-24 funding cycle. The final funding recommendations are documented in
the AAP that is required to be submitted to HUD.
Funds Available for Allocation for FY 2024
The CDBG federal appropriations for FY 2024 was received on February 27, 2023. The total
amount available for allocation in FY 2024 is $614,242, which includes the entitlement grant and
estimated program income, as summarized below in Table 1. This amount is $4,242 more than
esimated. The recommended allocations continue to address the preservation of affordable
housing, housing-insecure individuals and households, strengthen neighborhoods, fair housing,
and economic development.
Table 1: FY 2024 CDBG Funding Summary
FY 2023-2024 Entitlement Grant $514,242
Estimated Program Income in FY 2023-24 from Alta Housing generated
from loan repayments and rental income in excess of expenses on
specific properties acquired or rehabilitate with CDBG funds
$100,000
Total Available for Allocations $614,242
CDBG Funding Categories and Funding Applications
The CDBG program has five primary activity areas to allocate funds to: (1) Public Services, (2)
Planning and Administration, (3) Economic Development (4) Housing Rehabilitation, and (5)
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Public Facility Improvements. Federal regulations limit the amount that can be spent on two
categories: planning and administration and public services. No more than 20% of the City’s
entitlement grant and estimated program income for the following year can be spent on planning
and administration. Similarly, there is a maximum spending cap of 15% of the grant allocation
and 15% of any program income received during the previous fiscal year on the public services
category. The amount available to allocate in each of the activity area is summarized below in
Table 2.
Table 2: FY 2024 CDBG Funding Categories and Allocation Amounts
Funding Categories Allowed Allocations
Public Services (15% cap)$92,136
Planning and Administration (20% cap)$122,848
Economic Development, Housing Rehabilitation, and Public
Improvements and Facilities (un-capped)$399,258
Total Available for Allocation $614,242
“Planning and Administration” Funding Category
As of November 2021, the City has been primarily relying on consultant services to administer
the CDBG program. The City is currently in the process of reviewing proposals to secure a new
contract for consultant assistance for CDBG program management by July 2023. With the use of
consultants, sufficient CDBG budget must be set aside to cover the program administration and,
therefore, 100% of the administration funds is recommended to be set aside for this purpose.
Allocations
There are 10 activities recommended for FY 2024 allocations that are summarized below in Table
3. Detailed descriptions of the funding recommendations and agencies are provided in
Attachment A.
Table 3: FY 2024 Summary of Applications and Funding Recommendations
Agency/Program Name
FY 2023
Funded
Amount
Recommended
FY 2024
Amount
Public Services (15% Cap = $92,136)
Alta Housing – SRO Resident Supportive Care $20,113 $14,000
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County - Long Term Care
Ombudsman Program
$10,000 $10,000
LifeMoves – Case Management at Opportunity Center $23,616 $23,636
Peninsula Healthcare Connection (PHC) - Harm Reduction
Materials
n/a $10,000
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) – Case
Management Services
$14,021 $16,500
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Project Sentinel - Fair Housing Services $23,615 $18,000
Subtotal $92,136
Economic Development (No Cap)
WeeCare - Training for Family Child Care Home (FCCH)n/a $114,000
Subtotal $114,000
Housing (No Cap)
Rebuilding Together Peninsula – Home Repair Program $73,135 $73,585
Subtotal $73,585
Public Facilities (No Cap)
City of Palo Alto Sidewalk Repairs Capital Project (PO-89003)n/a*$211,673
Subtotal $211,673
Planning & Administration (20% Cap = $122,848)
City of Palo Alto/CDBG Administation $121,816 $122,848
Subtotal $122,848
GRAND TOTAL $614,242
*This project received $300,000 in FY 2023 via a Substantial Amendment to the FY 2021-2022
action plan (CMR 2302-0991), which reallocated funding from the Ravenswood Family Health
Network ADA ramp improvements project.
Downtown Streets Team: Workforce Development Program
The Downtown Streets Team (DST) was one of the nine applications submitted for FY 2024
funding with a request of $278,174.5 The HRC did not recommend funding for this project.
Due to the more recent circumstances regarding DST’s Community Business Development
Organization (CBDO) status, DST is not eligible to be funded under the Economic Development
uncapped funding category; historically, this was how CDBG funded the program. DST could be
eligible for funding under the Public Services category where six other applications were
considered. The City recognizes the valuable contribution DST provides to the community, but
the HRC did not recommend funding the program this year. The DST funding request exceeded
the total amount available to allocate under Public Services and diverted funds away from the
other programs, potentially impacting the assistance to several hundred City residents in need.
As the City continues to evaluate the transition of Downtown Streets Team, staff will include
funding for this program in the FY 2024 proposed budget for City Council consideration.
5 DST: The project activities included securing paid employment opportunities for unemployed and homeless
individuals and building an extensive network of local employers willing to hire Downtown Streets Team workforce
development program participants. Goal: assist 44 individuals and 15 businesses.
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS
The projects recommended for funding for the FY 2024 AAP are consistent with the priorities
established in the City’s adopted FY 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
As per HUD’s regulations, up to 20% of the total CDBG funding can be used for the CDBG
program administration. The City relies on the annual grant funding to support the program
administration. These funds are needed to pay for consultant services to manage the program.
There are no anticipated impacts to the General Fund budget with the requested action.
TIMELINE
The funding recommendations made by the Council will be incorporated into the FY 2024 AAP.
Subsequently, the adopted FY 2024 AAP will be submitted to HUD by the May 15, 2023
deadline. The consequence of submitting the AAP late to HUD is a delay in City receiving funds
for reimbursement to the programs.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Prior to the submission of the FY 2024 AAP to HUD, the City must hold two public hearings; one
hearing, followed by a 30-day circulation and public comment period, followed by one more
public hearing.
The HRC meeting on February 9, 2023, served as the first public hearing, the City published a
notice of the HRC meeting on January 25, 2023 in the Daily Post; this constituted the required
14-day public review period prior to first public hearing.
After the presentation of the draft FY 2024 AAP to the HRC, the FY 2024 AAP was posted to the
City’s webpage for public review and comments for are required 30-day period that began on
March 28, 2023 through April 27, 2023; information was also posted on the City’s CDBG
webpage and via email blasts to stakeholders. At the time of this report, staff did not receive
any public comments on the draft AAP.
The public Council meeting on May 1, 2023 will serve as the second public hearing to review
and approve the FY 2024 AAP. The City published a public notice of the Council public hearing
on March 27, 2023 advertised in the Daily Post. This advertisement complies with the City’s
required 14-day public notice period prior to the second public hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
For purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), budgeting by itself is not a project. Prior to commitment or release of funds
for each of the proposed projects, staff will carry out the required environmental reviews or
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assessments and certify that the review procedures under CEQA, HUD and NEPA regulations have
been satisfied for each project.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: FY 2023-24 Draft Palo Alto Annual Action Plan
Attachment B: FY 2023-24 Draft CDBG Resolution
APPROVED BY:
Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Services Director
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
DRAFT
ADMINISTERED BY: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary 3
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 3
Introduction 3
The Process 6
PR-05 Lead and Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b) 6
AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(l) and 91.315(I) 7
AP-12 Citizen Participation - 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c) 17
Expected Resources 20
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2) 20
Annual Goals and Objectives 23
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3) and(e) 23
Goals Summary Information – FY2023-24 23
AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d) 25
Introduction 25
AP-38 Project Summary 26
AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f) 33
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j) 34
AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k) 36
Program Specific Requirements 39
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4) 39
APPENDIX A 40
PUBLIC COMMENTS 40
APPENDIX B 41
PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATIONS 41
APPENDIX C 45
CDBG APPLICATION FORMS 45
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
Introduction
The City of Palo Alto (City) Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 One Year Action Plan contains the City’s one- year
plan to carry out housing and community development activities funded by Federal formula grant funds
received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The City operates on a two-year grant funding cycle for CDBG
public service grants and a one-year cycle for CDBG capital housing rehabilitation and public facilities
and improvement projects. This Action Plan covers the fourth of five program years covered by the City’s
2020-2025 Consolidated Plan which was adopted by the Palo Alto City Council on June 15, 2020.
The Department of Planning and Development Services is the lead agency for the Consolidated Plan and
submits the Annual Action Plan for the City’s CDBG program. HUD requires entitlement jurisdictions to
submit an annual Action Plan to report the distribution of federal entitlement grant funds over the
Consolidated Plan’s five-year period identifying how funding allocations help meet the goals covered in
the Consolidated Plan.
The CDBG federal appropriations for FY2023-24 were released by HUD on February 27, 2023 and the City
received $514,242 for CDBG programming. With the entitlement grant and $100,000 in estimated project
income, the total of available for funding projects and programs during FY2023-24 is $614,242.
The City’s Action Plan covers the time period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, (HUD Program Year
2023). The City’s FY 2023-24 Action Plan reports on the status of needs and outcomes the City expects
to achieve in the coming year. All of the activities mentioned in this Action Plan are based on current
priorities. By addressing these priorities, the City hopes to meet those objectives stated in the 2020-2025
Consolidated Plan. All the proposed projects and activities are intended to principally benefit residents of
the City who have extremely low-, low- and moderate- income, and populations that have special needs,
such as the elderly, disabled, and homeless.
Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
The City is part of the San Francisco Metropolitan Bay Area, located 35 miles south of San Francisco and
14 miles north of San José. The City is located within the County of Santa Clara, borders San Mateo
County, and encompasses an area of approximately 26 square miles, one-third of which consists of open
space1.
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1 U.S. Census Bureau: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/paloaltocity
According to Quick facts data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau 1, the City's total resident population is
66,680, per the Census on July 1, 2022. The City has the most educated residents in the country and is
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one of the most expensive cities to live in. In Silicon Valley, the City is considered a central economic
focal point and is home to over 9,483 businesses.
Additionally, according to the 2022 Point in Time Homeless Census 2, in Palo Alto, there were 299
unsheltered homeless in 2019 and 263 in 2022. The PIT count revealed there were 14 individuals
sheltered in 2019 and 11 in 2022. This number represents decrease of 12% from 2019 to 2022.
The Action Plan provides a summary of how the City will utilize its CDBG allocation to meet the needs of
the City’s lower-income population. According to the U.S. Census data, 6.1% of all residents within the
City had incomes below the federal poverty level. As mentioned previously, a total of $614,242 is
available for funding projects and programs during FY2023-24. In FY 202 3 -202 4 , t he City was
allocated $514,242 from the federal CDBG program plus an additional $100,000 in program income.
Table 1, “Fiscal Year 2023-2024 CDBG Budget” below summarizes the uses of the funds proposed during
FY 2023-24.
Table 1: Fiscal Year 2023-2024 CDBG Budget
Applicant Agency Allocation
Public Services
Alta Housing - SRO Resident Supportive Services $14,000
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County – Long Term Care Ombudsman $10,000
LifeMoves – Case Management at Opportunity Center $23,636
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center – Case Management Services $16,500
Project Sentinel – Fair Housing Services $18,000
Peninsula Healthcare Connection – Harm Reduction Services $10,000
Sub-total $92,136
Planning and Administration
City of Palo Alto Administration $122,848
Public Facilities
ADA curb ramp project $211,673
Economic Development
WeeCare $114,000
Housing
Rebuilding Together Peninsula $73,585
GRAND TOTAL $614,242
Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee (the City) to choose its goals or projects.
2 Santa Clara County Point-in-Time Report on Homelessness: 2022 PIT Report Santa Clara County.pdf (sccgov.org)
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The City is responsible for ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations associated with the CDBG entitlement
grant program. The City’s Annual Action Plans and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports
(CAPER) have provided many details about the goals, projects, and programs completed by the City. A review of the
FY 2021-22 CAPERs reveals:
• LMI elderly were assisted: 262
• Residents that received counseling services: 151
• Homeless individuals received shelter: 56
• Individual that received housing complaint services: 24
• Persons with disabilities receiving assistance: 26
• LMI homeowners receiving home improvements: 6
• Workforce development program assistance: 14 employers and 7 individuals
The City evaluates the performance of subrecipients on a semiannual basis. Subrecipients are required to submit
semiannual progress reports, which include client data, performance objectives, as well as data on outcome
measures. Prior to the start of the program year, program objectives are developed collaboratively by the
subrecipient and the City, ensuring that they are aligned with the City's overall goals and strategies. The City utilizes
the semiannual reports to review progress towards annual goals.
Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process
The City solicited input throughout the development of the FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan. As required by HUD,
the City provides multiple opportunities for public review and comment on the Action Plan and on any substantial
amendments to it. Per the City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan, the City held a 30-day public review comment
period for the Action Plan. The City published notifications of upcoming public hearings and the 30-day public review
comment period in a local newspaper of general circulation, on the City’s CDBG webpage and via email blasts to
stakeholders. The City held two advertised public hearings on February 9, 2023, and May 1, 2023. The Action Plan
30-day public review period occurred from March 28, 2023, through April 27, 2023.
Summary of public comments [To be updated after close of comment period]
There were no public comments received during the public review period.
Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them [To be updated after close
of comment period]
There were no public comments received during the public review period. The City accepts and responds to all
comments that are submitted. As mentioned above, no public comments were received regarding the FY2023-24
Action Plan.
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The Process
PR-05 Lead and Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)
Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration
of each grant program and funding source.
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for
administration of each grant program and funding source.
Table 2: Responsible Agencies
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator Palo Alto City of Palo Alto: Department of
Planning and Development
Services
Narrative
The City is the Lead and Responsible Agency for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s
(HUD) entitlement programs in Palo Alto. The Department of Planning and Development Services is responsible for
administering the City’s CDBG program. The City joined the HOME Consortium in 2015 and receives federal HOME
Investment Partnership (HOME) funds through the County.
Entitlement jurisdictions receive entitlement funding (i.e., non-competitive, formula funds) from HUD. HUD requires
the City to submit a five-year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan to HUD listing priorities and strategies for the
use of its federal funds.
The Consolidated Plan helps local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and community development
needs and market conditions. As a part of the Consolidated Plan process for 2020-2025, the City collaborated with
the County of Santa Clara (County) as the Urban County (representing the cities of Campbell, Los Altos, Los Altos
Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, and Saratoga); the cities of Cupertino, Gilroy, Mountain View,
Sunnyvale, San José, and Santa Clara; and the Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) to identify and
prioritize housing and community development needs across the region, and to develop strategies to meet those
needs. The FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan represents the fourth year of CDBG funding of the 2020-2025
Consolidated Plan.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Clare Campbell, Manager of Long Range Planning
City of Palo Alto
Department of Planning and Development Services
250 Hamilton Avenue, 5th Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94301
E-mail: clare.campbell@cityofpaloalto.org Phone: (650) 617-3191
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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(l) and 91.315(I)
Introduction
The Action Plan is a one-year plan which describes the eligible programs, projects, and activities to be undertaken
with funds expected during FY 2023-24 and their relationship to the priority housing, homeless, and community
development needs outlined in the 2020-25 Consolidated Plan.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted
housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health, and service agencies (91.215(I)).
During Fiscal Year 2023-24, the City will continue to work with non-profit organizations to provide programs and
services for low-income households; private industry, including financial and housing development groups, to
encourage the development of affordable housing opportunities regionally and within the City; and other local
jurisdictions, including the County of Santa Clara, in carrying out and monitoring regional projects in a coordinated
and cost-effective manner. The City will provide technical assistance to the public service agencies it funds with
CDBG dollars and will continue to attend the Regional CDBG/Housing Coordinators meetings.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons
(particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied
youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing is the administrator of the regional Continuum of Care (CoC).
The City’s Office of Human Services Manager is in contact with the Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing
and Destination Home regarding issues of homelessness in the community. The Santa Clara County CoC is a group
comprising of stakeholders throughout the County, including governmental agencies, homeless service and shelter
providers, homeless population, housing advocates, affordable housing developers, and various private parties,
including businesses and foundations.
City staff continues to attend regular CDBG/housing coordinator meeting. Members of the CoC meet monthly to
plan CoC programs, identify gaps in homeless services, establish funding priorities, and pursue a systematic
approach to addressing homelessness.
The CoC is governed by the CoC Board, which takes a systems-change approach to preventing and ending
homelessness. This same CoC Board is comprised of the same individuals who serve on the Destination: Home
(Destination Home) Leadership Board. Destination Home is a public-private partnership that is committed to
collective impact strategies to end chronic homelessness.
Regional efforts of the CoC include the development of The Community Plan to End Homelessness, which identifies
strategies to address the needs of people experiencing homelessness in the County, including chronically homeless
individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth. The plan also addresses the
needs of persons at risk of homelessness. The new community plan to end homelessness can be viewed at
https://destinationhomesv.org/community-plan.
Also, during the development of the 2020-25 Consolidated Plan, the City consulted both the CoC and County Office
of Supportive Housing for their expertise and experience in identifying community needs.
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Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to
allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies, and
procedures for the administration of HMIS.
The City is not an ESG entitlement jurisdiction and therefore does not receive ESG funds. However, the City does
administer federal grant programs that help homeless and low-income families in Santa Clara County. The City also
helps fund and conduct the Point in Time (PIT) count, the biennial regional collaborative effort to count and survey
people experiencing homelessness. The data from the County of Santa Clara PIT count is used to plan, fund, and
implement actions for reducing chronic homelessness and circumstances that bring about homelessness. In 2023
the PIT count was conducted on January 26.
The Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Services takes the role of Homeless Management Information System
(HMIS) administration. The County, and its consultant Bitfocus, work jointly to operate and oversee HMIS. Both
software and HMIS system administration are now provided by Bitfocus. Funding for HMIS in Santa Clara County
comes from HUD, the County of Santa Clara, and the City of San Jose. The County’s HMIS is used by many City service
providers across the region to record information and report outcomes.
Describe Agencies, groups, organizations, and others who participated in the Consolidated Planning process and
describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
Table 3: Agencies, Groups, and Organizations Who Participated
1 Agency/Group/Organization Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency attended Santa Clara focus group
meeting on 11/7/19 as part of the 2020-25
Consolidated Plan process.
2 Agency/Group/Organization Healthier Kids Foundation Santa Clara County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency attended Santa Clara focus group
meeting on 11/7/19 as part of the 2020-25
Consolidated Plan process
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3 Agency/Group/Organization Community Services Agency
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency attended stakeholder consultation
conference call on 11/15/19 as part of the
2020-25 Consolidated Plan process
4 Agency/Group/Organization San Jose Conservation Corps Charter
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency attended Gilroy focus group meeting
on 11/18/19 as part of the 2020-25
Consolidated Plan process
5 Agency/Group/Organization CommUniverCity San Jose
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency attended stakeholder consultation
conference call on 11/25/19 and regional forum
meeting in San Jose on 11/20/19 as part of the
2020-25 Consolidated Plan process.
6 Agency/Group/Organization The Health Trust
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency attended stakeholder consultation on
11/21/19 as part of the 2020-25 Consolidated
Plan process
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7 Agency/Group/Organization Rebuilding Together, Silicon Valley
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Strategic plan and needs assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency attended stakeholder consultation
conference call on 11/21/19 and San Jose
regional forum on 11/20/19 as part of the
2020-25 Consolidated Plan process
8 Agency/Group/Organization City of Cupertino
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs assessment and strategic plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was contacted for consultation as a
partner in addressing the needs of the County
as part of the 2020-25 Consolidated Plan
process
9 Agency/Group/Organization City of Gilroy
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs assessment and strategic plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was consulted and provided emailed
feedback as part of the 2020-25 Consolidated
Plan process
10 Agency/Group/Organization City of Mountain View
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs assessment and strategic plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency attended regional forum meeting at
Palo Alto on 11/7/19 as part of the 2020-25
Consolidated Plan process
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11 Agency/Group/Organization Bill Wilson Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency attended Santa Clara focus group
meeting on 11/7/19, community meetings on
11/4/19 at Morgan Hill and 11/20/19 at
Roosevelt as part of the 2020-25 Consolidated
Plan process
12 Agency/Group/Organization Heart of the Valley
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was consulted through interview
questions. Agency provided emailed feedback
as part of the 2020-25 Consolidated Plan
process
13 Agency/Group/Organization City of San Jose
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs assessment and strategic plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was contacted for consultation as a
partner in addressing the needs of the County
as part of the 2020-25 Consolidated Plan
process
14 Agency/Group/Organization City of Morgan Hill
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs assessment and strategic plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency attended regional forum meeting at
Morgan Hill on 11/4/19 as part of the 2020-25
Consolidated Plan process
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15 Agency/Group/Organization City of Sunnyvale
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs assessment and strategic plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency attended regional forum meeting at
Palo Alto on 11/7/19 and provided emailed
feedback as part of the 2020-25 Consolidated
Plan process
16 Agency/Group/Organization Servant Partners
Agency/Group/Organization Type Neighborhood Organization
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Attended community meeting on 11/13/19 at
Hillview library as part of the 2020-25
Consolidated Plan process
17 Agency/Group/Organization Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
Legal
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs assessment and strategic plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency attended Palo Alto and San Jose public
engagement meeting on 11/17/19 and
11/19/19, regional forum meeting on 11/4/19
at Morgan Hill and 11/7/19 at Palo Alto as part
of the 2020-25 Consolidated Plan process
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18 Agency/Group/Organization HomeFirst
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency attended regional forum meeting at
Morgan Hill on 11/4/19 as part of the 2020-25
Consolidated Plan process
19 Agency/Group/Organization Santa Clara County Office of Supportive
Housing
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - County
Continuum of Care
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency attended regional forum meeting at
Morgan Hill on 11/4/19 and at Palo Alto on
11/7/19 as part of the 2020-25 Consolidated
Plan process
20 Agency/Group/Organization City of Santa Clara
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency attended regional forum meeting at
Morgan Hill on 11/4/19 and provided emailed
feedback as part of the 2020-25 Consolidated
Plan process
21 Agency/Group/Organization Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency attended stakeholder consultation on
12/9/19 as part of the 2020-25 Consolidated
Plan process
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22 Agency/Group/Organization Destination: Home
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency attended stakeholder consultation on
11/11/19 as part of the 2020-25 Consolidated
Plan process
23 Agency/Group/Organization Community Solutions
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency attended the AFH and ConPlan joint
meeting on 12/11/19 at the Gilroy Council
Chambers as part of the 2020-25 Consolidated
Plan process
24 Agency/Group/Organization St Mary Parish
Agency/Group/Organization Type Neighborhood Organization
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency attended the AFH and ConPlan joint
meeting on 12/11/19 at the Gilroy Council
Chambers as part of the 2020-25 Consolidated
Plan process
25 Agency/Group/Organization Community and Neighborhood Revitalization
Committee - Gilroy
Agency/Group/Organization Type Community Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Needs assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency co-hosted the AFH and ConPlan joint
meeting on 12/11/18 at the Gilroy Council
Chambers as part of the 2020-25 Consolidated
Plan process
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Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
Not applicable.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Table 4: Other Local / Regional / Federal Planning Efforts
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with
the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care Regional Continuum
of Care Council
Identifies housing inventory count to facilitate the
provision of housing services to those experiencing
homelessness.
City of Palo Alto
Housing Element
(2023-2031)
City of Palo Alto Identifies barriers to affordable housing, such as land- use
controls, inefficiencies of the development review
process, and strategies to alleviate such barriers.
2019&2020
STD/HIV Annual
Report
Santa Clara County
HIV Planning
Council for
Prevention and
Care
This report provides a summary findings for Santa Clara
County HIV surveillance data.
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Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with
the goals of each plan?
SCCHA Moving to
Work Annual Plan
Santa Clara County
Housing Authority
Addresses housing authority updates and strategies
pertaining to public housing and vouchers.
Regional Housing
Need Plan for San
Francisco Bay Area
Association of Bay
Area Governments
This plan analyzes the total regional housing need for
the County and all of the Bay Area. This effort aligns
with the Strategic Plan's goal to assist in the creation
and preservation of affordable housing.
Community Plan to
End Homelessness in
Santa Clara
Destination: Home The Community Plan to End Homelessness in the County
is a five-year plan to guide governmental actors,
nonprofits, and other community members as they
make decisions about funding, programs, priorities and
needs. This effort aligns with the Strategic Plan's goal to
support activities to end homelessness
Palo Alto's
Infrastructure:
Catching Up, Keeping
Up, and Moving
Ahead
City of Palo Alto
Infrastructure Blue
Ribbon Plan.
Accessibility
Summary
This plan details recommendations for infrastructure
maintenance and replace, as well as identifies potential
sources of funding. This effort aligns with the Strategic
Plan's goal to support activities that strengthen
neighborhoods through the provision of community
services and public improvements
City of Palo Alto
Comprehensive Plan
(2030)
City of Palo Alto This plan is the primary tool for guiding future
development in Palo Alto. It provides a guide for long-
term choices and goals for the City future. This effort
aligns with the Strategic Plan's goal to support activities
that strengthen neighborhoods through the provision of
community services and public improvements
Narrative
Please see above.
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AP-12 Citizen Participation - 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c)
Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation. Summarize citizen
participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
The Planning and Development Services Department is the lead agency for overseeing the development of the
Consolidated Plan and Action Plan. Per the City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan, the City is to allow a 30-day
public review and comment period for the Action Plan. The City has published notifications of upcoming public
hearings and the 30-day public review comment period in the local newspaper of general circulation, on its CDBG
webpage and via email blasts. The City held hold two advertised public hearings on February 9, 2023, and May 1,
2023. The Action Plan 30-day public review period was from March 28, 2023, through April 27, 2023. The City did
not receive any public comments to date.
Citizen Participation Outreach
Table 5: Citizen Participation Outreach
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of
comments not
accepted/reason
Public Hearing Nontargeted/
broad
community
The Human
Relations
Commission met
on Feb 9, 2023
to discuss:
• FY2023-24
Applications
• Annual allocation
• Draft AAP
There were no public
comments
Refer to the
Engagement
Summary. The HRC
provided comments
over WeeCare
application.
Public Hearing Nontargeted/
broad
community
The City Council
met on May 1,
2023 to discuss:
• FY2023-24
Projects, annual
allocation
• Draft AAP approval
TBD TBD
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Mode of
Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of
response
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of
comments not
accepted/reason
Newspaper Ad Nontargeted/
broad
community
Notice of Human
Relations
Commission Public
Hearing and
Public Comment
Period on the
Draft FY2023-24
AAP and FY2023-24
CDBG Funding
Allocations was
published in the
Daily Post on
January 25, 2023.
Update if comments
received
There were no
public comments
received.
Email Blast Nontargeted/ broad
community
Email blast of HRC
Public Hearing
emailed Feb 3,
2023 to
approximately
65 stakeholders
Update if comments
received
There were not
comments received
from interested
stakeholders
Website Post Nontargeted/ broad
community
Website posting:
https://www.cityof
paloalto.org/CDBG
Update if comments
received
Newspaper Ad Nontargeted/
broad
community
Notice of Public
Hearing and
Public Comment
Period on the
Draft AAP was
published in the
Daily Post on
March 27, 2023
Update if comments
received
TBD
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Email Blast Nontargeted/
broad
community
Notice of City
Council Public
Hearing was
published March
27, 2023)
emailed to
approximately
65 stakeholders
Update if
comments
received
TBD
Website Post Nontargeted/ broad
community
Website posting:
https://www.cityof
paloalto.org/CDBG
Update if comments
received
TBD
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
In FY2023-24, the City will allocate $614,242 to eligible activities that address the needs identified in the
Consolidated Plan. It should be noted that while the HUD CDBG allocations are critical, the allocations are not
sufficient to overcome barriers and address all needs that low- income individuals and families face in attaining self-
sufficiency. The City will continue to leverage additional resources as described below to provide support and
services to the populations in need within the community. The following section discusses the anticipated resources
available for community development activities during the next remaining years of the City’s 5-Year Consolidated
Plan.
Anticipated Resources
Table 6: Expected Resources FY2023-24 – Priority Table
Source of
Funds
Uses of
Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 2024 Narrative
Description Program: CDBG
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior
Year:
$
Total:
$
Public –
Federal
CDGB
Admin and
Planning/
Economic
Development /
Housing Public
Improvement /
Public Services
$514,242
$100,000
$0
$614,242
This is the 4th year of
the 2020-2025
ConPlan. CDBG funds
will be used for the
preservation of
owner-occupied
homes, ADA street
improvements,
and public
services that
benefit low
income and
special needs
households
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state, and local funds), including
a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
Entitlement Funds
Leverage, in the context of the CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), means bringing
other local, state, and federal financial resources to maximize the reach and impact of the City’s HUD Programs.
HUD, like many other federal agencies, encourages the recipients of federal monies to demonstrate that efforts are
being made to strategically leverage additional funds in order to achieve greater results.
The City joined the Santa Clara County's HOME Consortium in 2015 and does not receive federal HOME funds on
an entitlement basis from HUD. The HOME Consortia consists of the cities of Cupertino, Gilroy, Palo Alto, and
the Urban County. HOME funds can be used to fund eligible affordable housing projects for acquisition,
construction, and rehabilitation. Starting in FY 2015- 16 developers of affordable housing projects were eligible to
competitively apply through an annual RFP process directly to the County for HOME funds to help subsidize
affordable housing projects in Palo Alto. Applications are directly submitted through the County's request for
proposal process for available HOME funds. Certain nonprofit organizations known as Community Housing
Development Organizations (CHDOs) may also apply for funding from California Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD) for housing projects located within Palo Alto. The City has only received one HOME
grant from 1992 HOME funding for the Barker Hotel project. Proceeds from HOME loan repayments are deposited
into a HOME Program Income Fund and used in accordance with the HOME program regulations.
In addition, the County will only fund a project that has the local support of the City. If the City receives HOME
dollars from its participation in the HOME consortium, the required 25% matching funds will be provided from the
City’s Affordable Housing Fund, which is comprised of two sub-funds: the Commercial Housing Fund and the
Residential Housing Fund. To date, no projects within the City have been funded through the HOME Consortium.
Moving forward, the City plans to increase outreach to developers in the City to provide additional information on
the HOME Consortium and available funding.
Other State and Federal Grant Programs
In addition to the CDBG entitlement dollars, the federal government has several other funding programs for
community development and affordable housing activities. These include Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
Program, Section 202, Section 811, the Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program (AHP), and others. It
should be noted that in most cases, the City would not be the applicant for these funding sources as many of these
programs offer assistance to affordable housing developers rather than local jurisdictions.
In September 2022, multiple State bills were signed, including SB 6 (Middle-Class Housing Act) and AB 2011 to
advance housing development progress. These two bills streamline the regulatory process and ensure that workers
building homes are being paid a fair wage. The bill helps generate new housing units plus general thousands of
jobs. The California Housing Accelerator provided funding for shovel-ready projects in 2022 whose financing was
stalled because of the difficulty in receiving tax credits. The City will continue to track and look for opportunities to
leverage State resources for the City.
Local Housing and Community Development Sources. Other local resources that support housing and community
development programs include:
• Palo Alto Commercial Housing Fund, provides assistance for the development of below market rate (BMR)
housing units which are, in part, funded by mitigation fees obtained from commercial and industrial
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development projects.
• ADA coordinator and city-wide ADA capital improvement listing.
• Housing Element Update provides the city with detailed housing priorities and needs.
• Rebuilding Together Peninsula assists 5-7 low-to moderate income homeowners with home improvements.
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to
address the needs identified in the plan
The City has no surplus public land.
Discussion
Please see information provided in previous sections.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3) and(e)
Goals Summary Information – FY2023-24
Table 7: Goals Summary
Goal Name Start End Category Area Needs
Addressed Fund Goal Outcome
Indicator
Affordable
Housing
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
Citywide Affordabl
e Housing
CDBG:
$73,585
Homeowner
Housing
Rehabilitated: 5
Household Housing
Units
Homelessness 2020 2025 Homeless Citywide Homelessness CDBG:
$23,636
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 350
Persons Assisted
Strengthen
Neighborhoods
2020 2025 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Community
Services and
Public
Improvement
s
CDBG:
$262,173
Public service
activities other than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 1,711
Persons Assisted
Fair Housing 2020 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Fair Housing CDBG:
$18,000
Public service
activities other
than Low/
Moderate Income
Housing Benefit:
177 Persons
Assisted
Economic
Development
2020 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Economic
Developmen
t
CDBG:
$114,000
Jobs created/
retained: 19 Jobs
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Affordable Housing
Goal
Description
Assist in the creation and preservation of affordable housing for low-income and
special needs households.
2 Goal Name Homelessness
Goal
Description
Support activities to prevent and end homelessness, such as funding affordable
housing opportunities, resource centers for homeless individuals, and support for
tenants of single-room occupancy units.
3 Goal Name Strengthen Neighborhoods
Goal
Description
Provide community services and public improvements to benefit low-income and
special needs households. This includes assisting those with disabilities to
transition from unstable housing to permanent housing, supporting residents of
long-term care facilities, and supporting individuals experiencing domestic
violence.
4 Goal Name Fair Housing
Goal
Description
Promote fair housing choice by funding fair housing organizations to provide fair
housing services, such as education, tenant-landlord mediation, and testing.
5 Goal Name Economic Development
Goal
Description
Support economic development activities that promote employment growth and
help lower-income people secure and maintain jobs. This includes funding
nonprofits working toward developing the skills of low-income and homeless
individuals.
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AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d)
Introduction
The Consolidated Plan goals below represent high-priority needs for the City of Palo Alto (City)
and serve as the basis for the strategic actions the City will use to meet these needs. The goals,
listed in no particular order, are:
1. Assist in the creation and preservation of affordable housing for low-income and special
needs households.
2. Support activities to end homelessness.
3. Support activities that strengthen neighborhoods through the provision of community
services and public improvements to benefit low-income and special-needs households.
4. Promote fair housing choice.
5. Expand economic opportunities for low-income households.
Table 8: Project Information
No. Project Name
1. Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County – Long-Term Care Ombudsman
2. LifeMoves - Opportunity Services Center and Hotel De Zink (HDZ): Case Management
3. Alta Housing - Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Support Services
4. Silicon Valley Independent Living Center- Housing and Emergency Services for Persons with
Disabilities
5. Project Sentinel - Fair Housing Services
6. Peninsula Healthcare Connection – Harm Reduction
7. City of Palo Alto - Planning and Administration
8. WeeCare – Assist Daycare Providers
9. Rebuilding Together Peninsula – Safe at Home
10. ADA curb cuts
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The City awards CDBG funding to projects and programs that will primarily benefit low-income,
homeless, and special-needs households. The City operates on a two-year grant funding cycle for
CDBG public service grants and a one-year cycle for CDBG capital housing rehabilitation and
public facilities and improvement projects. Projects are only considered for funding within the
Consolidated Plan period if they address the goals discussed above.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County: Long Term Care Ombudsman
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Strengthen Neighborhoods
Needs Addressed Community Services and Public Improvements
Funding CDBG: $10,000
Description
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Eligible Activity (Matrix
Code):05A. CDBG National Objective: 570.208(a)(2). CDBG
Citation:570.201(e). Recipient Type: LMC
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
The program will provide advocacy and complaint investigation for 50
elderly residents of long-term care facilities in Palo Alto.
Location Description Long-term care and skilled nursing facilities throughout the City.
Planned Activities Regular contact with Palo Alto Residential Care Facilities to observe and
monitor conditions of care.
2
Project Name LifeMoves - Opportunity Services Center and Hotel De Zink (HDZ):
Case Management
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Homelessness
Needs Addressed Homelessness
Funding CDBG: $23,636
Description
Opportunity Services Center Eligible Activity (Matrix Code):03TCDBG
National Objective: 570.208(a)(2). CDBG Citation:570.201(e). Recipient
Type: LMC
Target Date 6/30/2024
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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
350 unduplicated individuals (homeless and/or very low-income
individuals per year) will receive case management services, including
assistance with housing/job searches, referrals and mentoring at the
Opportunity Services Center and Hotel De Zink.
Location Description 33 Encina Way, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Planned Activities Case management services will be provided to Opportunity Services
Center and Hotel De Zink clients in locating housing and/or employment
and be connected to benefits.
3 Project Name Alta Housing
Target Area Residents of Barker Hotel (25 units) and Alma Place (106 units)
Goals Supported Homelessness
Needs Addressed Homelessness
Funding CDBG: $14,000
Description SRO Resident Support Program. Eligible Activity (Matrix
Code):05OCDBG National Objective:570.208(a)(2). CDBG
Citation:570.201(e). Recipient Type: LMC
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Case management and support counseling services will be provided to
residents of Barker Hotel and Alma Place
Location Description 439 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
735 Alma Street Palo Alto, CA 94301
Planned Activities Alta Housing engages a service coordinator to provide 40 hours of
weekly services to provide case management and support counseling
services to residents at Alma Place and Barker Hotel to help them
maintain housing stability. Activities include financial counseling, health
maintenance, information and referral problem-solving, employment
assistance, crisis intervention, and case management. Both Alma Place
and Barker Hotel are single-room occupancy facilities.
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4 Project Name Silicon Valley Independent Living Center: Housing and Emergency
Housing Services.
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Strengthen Neighborhoods
Needs Addressed Community Services and Public Improvements
Funding CDBG: $16,500
Description Housing and Emergency Housing Services. Eligible Activity (Matrix
Code):05B. CDBG National Objective:570.208(a)(2). CDBG
Citation:570.201(e). Recipient Type: LMC
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
115 unduplicated Palo Alto residents will benefit from one-on-one
housing assistance.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Silicon Valley Independent Living Center provides assistance for
individuals with disabilities and their families to transition from
homelessness, health care facilities, unstable or temporary housing to
permanent affordable, accessible, integrated housing with emergency
assistance, security deposits, rent, information, and referral, and other
basic essentials.
5 Project Name Project Sentinel - Fair Housing Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Fair Housing
Needs Addressed Fair Housing
Funding CDBG: $18,000
Description Fair Housing Services. Eligible Activity (Matrix Code):21D. CDBG
National Objective:570.208(a)(2). CDBG Citation: 570.206(c). Recipient
Type: LMC
Target Date 6/30/2024
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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
177 unduplicated individuals will be provided with fair housing services
of complaint counseling, investigation, and where appropriate
enforcement referral.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Project Sentinel will provide community education and outreach
regarding fair housing law and practices, investigation, counseling, and
legal referral for victims of housing discrimination, and analyses for City
staff and officials regarding fair housing practices. California and federal
fair housing laws assure specific protected classes the right to be
treated in terms of their individual merits and qualifications in seeking
housing. Unfortunately, some people are not aware of the law or their
rights.
6 Project Name Peninsula Healthcare Connection
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Strengthen Neighborhoods
Needs Addressed Community Services and Public Improvements
Funding CDBG: $10,000
Description PHC will deliver Harm Reduction materials to referral families.
Substance Abuse Services 05F. 570.208(a)(2) 570.483(b)(2) LMC
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
400 referred households
Location Description City-wide
Planned Activities Harm Reduction materials will be delivered to referral families.
Materials include: substance use treatment recommendations such as
rehab center options, AA/NA meeting referrals, harm reduction kits
designed for safe needle use and storage, and basic needs resources,
such as Narcan. This is in response to the prevalent use of controlled
substances and subsequent overdose-related deaths in the City.
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7 Project Name Planning and Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Affordable Housing, Homelessness, Strengthen Neighborhoods, Fair
Housing, Economic Development
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing, Homelessness, Community Services and Public
Improvements, Fair Housing, Economic Development
Funding $122,848
Description Planning and Administration: CDBG Citation: 570.206(a)
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
The City will provide general administrative support to the CDBG
program.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Administer the Administrative costs for the overall management,
coordination, and evaluation of the CDBG program, and the project
delivery costs associated with bringing projects to completion.
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Project Name WeeCare
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Economic Development
Needs Addressed Economic Development
Funding CDBG: $114,000
Description WeeCare, a microenterprise business, will provide business
improvement services to the City’s daycares. Eligible Activity (Matrix
Code): 18C.CDBG National Objective: 570.483(b)(2)(iv). CDBG Citation:
570.208(a)(2)(iii). Recipient Type: LMCMC
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
19 daycare businesses will benefit from this project. Plus, new full-time
jobs will be created by WeeCare.
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Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities WeeCare intends to work with FCCH providers in Palo Alto who are
already on the wait list for the BOOST program. These providers will
receive staff training-learning best practices on how to grow and sustain
their organization and how to better support LMI families they serve.
Funds are requested will pay for WeeCare staff salaries for training
providers on how to use Child Management System (CCMS) software.
CCMS was developed for providers to create work plans, goals, capacity,
and revenue empowering them to reach service and operations goals.
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Project Name Rebuilding Together Peninsula – Safe at Home
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $73,585
Description Preserves affordable housing by transforming homes through critical
repairs and accessibility modifications at no cost to the service
recipient. The majority of the low-income homeowners served will be
elderly seniors and/or people with disabilities, who are physically and
financially unable to maintain safe living conditions for themselves and
their families. 24 CFR 570.202(a)(1) or 42 USC 5305(a)(4) LMH
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
5 LMI households will benefit from home improvements.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Provide home safety repairs, mobility, and accessibility improvements
for low-income households in Palo Alto, with the primary consideration
being the correction of safety hazards.
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10 Project Name ADA curb cut-City of Palo Alto
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Strengthen Neighborhoods
Needs Addressed Community Services and Public Improvements
Funding CDBG: $211,673
Description The City intends to fund a major curb ramp improvement project that
will bring an estimated 70 curb ramps up to current ADA accessibility
standards. 03K, 24 CFR 570.201(c) or 42 USC 5305(a)(2) LMJFI
Target Date 10/30/2024
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
2,090
Location Description Street intersection locations TBD
Planned Activities Provide safe ADA-accessible curb-cut intersections. The city will bid and
award the project competitively.
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 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 allocates CDBG funds to benefit low-moderate income (LMI) households and does not have target areas.
Instead, the City focuses its services and capital improvements across the City as a whole.
Geographic Distribution
Table 9: Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Citywide 100%
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Not applicable.
Discussion
Please see discussion above.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j)
Introduction
The incorporated and unincorporated jurisdictions within the County face barriers to affordable housing that are
common throughout the Bay Area. High on the list of market barriers is the lack of developable land, which increases
the cost of available lands and increases housing development costs. Local opposition is another common obstacle
as many neighbors have strong reactions to infill and affordable housing developments. Their opposition is often
based on misconceptions, such as a perceived increase in crime; erosion of property values; increase in parking and
traffic congestion; and overwhelmed schools. However, to ensure a healthy economy, the region must focus on
strategies and investments that provide housing for much of the region’s workforce – for example, salesclerks,
secretaries, waiters, baristas, teachers, and health service workers – whose incomes significantly limit their
housing choices.
It should be noted that in a constrained housing supply market, when housing developments produce housing that
is relatively affordable, higher-income buyers and renters generally outbid lower-income households. A home’s
final sale or rental price will typically exceed the projected sales or rental costs. Public subsidies are often needed
to guarantee affordable homes for low- and moderate-income households.
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
Palo Alto is addressing the barriers to affordable housing through:
• Density Bonus Ordinance: The City recently updated its Density Bonus ordinance which lowered the eligibility
requirements to qualify for a higher density bonus percentage up to 80% as well as providing more exceptions
to applicable zoning and development standards. One significant update is if a 100% affordable development
is located within a half a mile of a major transit stop, the City cannot impose any density limits and entitled to
a maximum height increase of three additional stories or 33 feet.
• Below Market Rate (BMR) Housing Program: Established in 1974, the City’s BMR requires developers to
provide a certain percentage of units as BMR in every approved project of three units or more. The program
originally required that for developments on sites of less than five acres, the developer must provide 15
percent of the total housing units as BMR housing units. If the site was larger than five acres, the developer
was required to provide 20 percent of the units as BMR housing. The City of Palo Alto has historically used in-
lieu fees and development impact fees charged on new, market-rate housing and/or commercial development
to finance 100% affordable developments. The City updated its Commercial and Residential Impact Fee Nexus
Studies and adopted two ordinances to make changes to its BMR program, and adopted a new fee structure.
The ordinances became effective on June 19, 2017.
• Fair Housing: The City provides funding to Project Sentinel. Project Sentinel provides expertise in fair housing
law and tenant-landlord disputes. Services include information, referrals, community outreach, and education.
In addition, Project Sentinel resolves fair housing complaints via investigation, mediation, education and
outreach to both property owners and tenants about fair housing policies.
• Housing Incentive Program (HIP): Effective May 2, 2019, the HIP was enacted as an alternative to the State
Density Bonus law and provides development incentives including no housing density restrictions, increased
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floor area ratios and increased lot coverage. The HIP is available to specific areas of the City where higher
density development is encouraged.
• Affordable Housing (AH) Combining District: In 2018, the City Council adopted the Affordable Housing
Combining District to provide flexible development standards beyond the State Density Bonus Law to
allow 100% affordable housing projects located in a commercial zoned area.
• Workforce Housing (WH) Combining District: The City Council also adopted in 2018 the Workforce
Housing Combining District to encourage the development of housing within half-mile of major fixed
rail transit by modifying flexible development standards for the public facilities (PF) zoning district.
Discussion
Please see above.
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AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k)
Introduction
This section discusses the City’s efforts in addressing the underserved needs, expanding, and preserving
affordable housing, reducing lead-based paint hazards, and developing institutional structure for delivering
housing and community development activities.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The diminishing amount of funds continues to be the most significant obstacle to addressing the needs of
underserved populations. To address this, the City supplements its CDBG funding with other resources and funds,
such as:
• In FY2020-21, the City’s Human Service Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP) provided $549,306 from the
General Fund in support of human services. The HSRAP funds, in conjunction with the CDBG public service
funds, are distributed to local non-profit agencies. Additionally, from July 2021-2022, approximately $37,000
was provided to nonprofit organizations serving Palo Alto residents with short-term and/or urgent funding to
address emergency, critical or emerging human services needs through the Emerging Needs Fund.
• The Palo Alto Commercial Housing Fund is funded with mitigation fees provided under Palo Alto’s BMR housing
program from developers of commercial and industrial projects and used to assist new housing development
or the acquisition, rehabilitation, or the preservation of existing housing for affordable housing
• The Palo Alto Residential Housing Fund is funded with mitigation fees provided under Palo Alto’s BMR housing
program from residential developers and money from other miscellaneous sources, such as proceeds from the
sale or lease of City property. The Residential Housing Fund is used to assist new housing development or the
acquisition, rehabilitation, or the preservation of existing housing for affordable housing.
• The City’s Below Market Rate Emergency Fund was authorized in 2002 to provide funding on an ongoing basis
for loans to BMR owners for special assessment loans and for rehabilitation and preservation of the City’s stock
of BMR ownership units.
• HOME Program funds are available on an annual competitive basis through the State of California HOME
program, and the County’s HOME Consortium.
• The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara (HACSC) administers the federal Section 8 program
countywide. The program provides rental subsidies and develops affordable housing for low-income
households, seniors and persons with disabilities living within the County.
• In 2022, the City funded Downtown Streets Team to reduce homelessness through a “work first” model.
Downtown Streets Team uses its community connections to provide training and job opportunities to
homeless people, specifically in the downtown area.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City will foster and maintain affordable housing by continuing the following programs and ordinances:
• A Business Tax was approved in late 2022 to fund affordable housing, public safety, homeless services, rail
crossing safety, and general city services.
• The Below Market Rate Emergency Fund, which provides funding on an ongoing basis for loans to BMR owners
for special assessment loans and for rehabilitation and preservation of the City’s stock of BMR ownership units.
• The Commercial Housing Fund and Residential Housing Fund are used to assist new housing development or
the acquisition, rehabilitation, or the preservation of existing housing for affordable housing.
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• The Density Bonus Ordinance regulations allow for bonuses of 20 to 35 percent, depending on the amount
and type of affordable housing provided.
• The City’s participation in the County's HOME Consortium will allow developers of affordable housing projects
to be eligible to competitively apply through an annual RFP process directly to the County for HOME funds to
help subsidize affordable housing projects in Palo Alto, including acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City’s housing and CDBG staff provides information and referral to property owners, developers, and non-
profit organizations rehabilitating older housing about lead-based paint (LBP) hazards. Any house to be
rehabilitated with City financial assistance is required to be inspected for the existence of LBP and LBP hazards. The
City will provide financial assistance for the abatement of LBP hazards in units rehabilitated with City funding. The
City also requires that contractors are trained and certified in an effort to decrease the risk of potential use of LBP
in new units. All development and rehabilitation projects must be evaluated according to HUD’s Lead Safe Housing
Rule 24 CFR Part 35.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The City, in its continuing effort to reduce poverty, will prioritize funding agencies that provide direct assistance to
the homeless and those in danger of becoming homeless. In FY 2023-2024, these programs will include the
following:
• LifeMoves provides basic necessities for persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The
Opportunity Services Center is a comprehensive, one-stop, multi-service, day drop-in center that provides
critical services for homeless Palo Alto residents. Specifically, the facility provides showers, laundry, clothing,
snacks, case management, and shelter/housing referral services.
• Alta Housing provides counseling and supportive case management services for low-income residents of single-
room occupancy facilities to help them maintain housing stability. Activities include financial counseling,
health maintenance, information and referral, problem solving, employment assistance, crisis intervention,
and case management.
• WeeCare provides business services and best management practices for small daycare businesses in the City.
Many of which provide childcare for LMI families.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City is striving to improve intergovernmental and private sector cooperation to synergize efforts and resources
and develop new revenues for community service needs and the production of affordable housing. Collaborative
efforts include:
• Regular meetings between entitlement jurisdictions at the CDBG Coordinators Meeting and Regional Housing
Working Group.
• Joint jurisdiction Request for Proposals and project review committees.
• Coordination on project management for projects funded by multiple jurisdictions.
• HOME Consortium meetings between member jurisdictions for affordable housing projects.
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Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City benefits from a strong jurisdiction and region-wide network of housing and community development
partners, such as the County and the Continuum of Care. To improve intergovernmental and private sector
cooperation, the City will continue to participate with other local jurisdictions and developers in sharing information
and resources.
In addition to the actions listed above, the City will continue to coordinate with the City’s human
services funding efforts to comprehensively address community needs.
Discussion
Please see discussions above.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
The following provides additional information about the CDBG program income and program requirements.
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
$100,000
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: $ 100,000
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
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. 100 %
Discussion
Please see discussion above.
APPENDIX A
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The City held two advertised public hearings on February 9, 2023, and May 1, 2023. The Draft
FY2023-24 Annual Action Plan was circulated for public comments and review from March 28, 2023,
through April 27, 2023. During the 30 days public comment and review period time, no comments
were received.
APPENDIX B
PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATIONS
PLACE HOLDER FOR AD PUBLISHED ON
March 27, 2023 RE: City Council meeting on
May 1, 2023
APPENDIX C
CDBG APPLICATION FORMS
TO BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED AFTER AAP APPROVAL
*NOT YET APPROVED*
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0160102_20230417_AY16
Resolution No. _______
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving
The Use of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Fiscal
Year 2023-2024
A. On May 1, 2020, the Palo Alto City Council approved and adopted a document entitled
“Consolidated Plan” which identified and established the Palo Alto housing and non-
housing community development needs, objectives and priorities for the period July 1,
2020, to June 30, 2025.
B. The Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, the annual funding update to the
Consolidated Plan, was subjected to public review and commentary during the period
from March 28, 2023 through April 27, 2023.
C. The potential uses of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds were evaluated
in light of the needs and objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan and reflected in
the recommendations and comments of the Human Relations Commission Selection
Committee, Human Relations Commission, and other interested citizens.
D. Under the CDBG program, the highest priority is given to activities which will benefit
persons with low and moderate incomes.
E. The City Council and the Human Relations Commission have held publicly noticed public
hearings on the proposed uses of the CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
F. CDBG funds allocated to the City for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 are proposed to implement
the programs described in this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. The uses of CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 are hereby approved
and authorized for the following programs:
Name of Program Amount
1. Alta Housing – SRO Resident Support. Provide in-house case
management and counseling services to residents at Barker Hotel and
Alma Place.
$14,000
2. Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County – Long Term Care Ombudsman
Program. Advocate for the rights of seniors and disabled residents in
long term care facilities.
$10,000
*NOT YET APPROVED*
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3. LifeMoves – Opportunity Services Center. Provide case management
services to Opportunity Services Center and Hotel De Zink clients in
locating housing and/or employment and be connected to benefits.
$23,636
4. Silicon Valley Independent Living Center – Housing and Emergency
Services. Provide case management services to low-income individuals
with disabilities to secure affordable and accessible housing.
$16,500
5. Project Sentinel – Fair Housing Services. Provide fair housing services
including complaint investigation, counseling, advocacy and
community education
$18,000
6. Peninsula Healthcare Connections – deliver Harm Reduction materials
to referral families. $10,000
7. ADA curb cut-City of Palo Alto – major curb ramp improvement project
that will bring many ramps up to current ADA accessibility standards. $211,673
8. WeeCare - a microenterprise business that will provide Palo Alto
childcare business improvement services. $114,000
9. Rebuilding Together Peninsula – Safe at Home. Provision of critical
health and safety related home repair needs for low-income Palo Alto
homeowners.
$73,585
10. CDBG Program Planning and Administration. $122,848
$614,242
SECTION 2. The total amount set forth under Section 1 of this resolution represents
the proposed allocation of $514,242, in CDBG funds from the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, and $100,000, in anticipated
program income for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 from Palo Alto Housing Corporation.
SECTION 3. The City staff is hereby authorized to submit the Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Annual Action Plan, update and appropriate funding to HUD for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 CDBG
funds, and such money shall be spent as set forth in this resolution. The Mayor, City Manager,
and any other designated City staff or officials are hereby authorized to execute such application
forms and any other necessary documents to secure these funds. The City Manager or designee
is authorized to sign all necessary grant agreements with the program providers set forth in
Section 1.
SECTION 4. The funding amounts set forth in Section 1 of this resolution are based on
final allocation amounts from the Federal Fiscal Year 2023-24 HUD appropriations; City Staff is
authorized to adjust increasing or decreasing the funding amounts set forth herein as consistent
with the adopted Citizen Participation Plan.
*NOT YET APPROVED*
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SECTION 5. The City Council hereby finds that the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 CDBG program
authorized under Section 1 of this resolution is not a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). However, the Council further authorizes and directs City staff to prepare
certifications that may be required, under CEQA and the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA), for each project under the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 CDBG program prior to the release of
funds for any such project.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
____________________________ ____________________________
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
____________________________ ____________________________
Assistant City Attorney City Manager
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Director of Planning and
Development Services
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Director of Administrative Services
CDBG Coordinator