HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2302-09919.Approve Substantial Amendments to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
FY2021-22 and FY2022-23 Annual Action Plans and the Associated Budget Amendment
and Resolution
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City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: Planning and Development Services
Meeting Date: April 17, 2023
Report #:2302-0991
TITLE
Approve Substantial Amendments to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY2021-
22 and FY2022-23 Annual Action Plans and the Associated Budget Amendment in Various Funds
and Resolution
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Appropriation for the following
funds (requires 2/3 approval):
a. Community Development Block Grant Fund by:
i. Increasing the revenue estimate by $300,000; and
ii. Increasing the transfer to the Capital Improvement Fund appropriation by
$300,000;
b. Capital Improvement Fund by:
i. Increasing the appropriation for the Sidewalk Repairs Capital Project (PO-
89003) by $300,000; and
ii. Increasing the transfer from the Community Development Block Grant
Fund by $300,000.
2. Adopt a Resolution (Attachment A) approving the following Substantial Amendments to
the 2021-22 and 2022-23 Annual Action Plans:
a. For Fiscal Year 2021-22, reallocate funding from Ravenswood Family Health
Network to Sidewalk Repairs Capital Project (PO-89003) for ADA ramp
improvements.
b. For Fiscal Year 2022-23, amend the text for the description of the 525 E.
Charleston Road project to reflect the correct project activity.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City is required to process a Substantial Amendment to a previously approved Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan (AAP) when certain changes occur to the
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contents of those plans. This report discusses two substantial amendments that need to be
completed for compliance with the CDBG program. The two amendments are as follows:
1. FY2021-22 AAP - Reallocate $300,000 from Ravenswood Family Health Network to a
City project for ADA ramp improvements. Ravenswood was not able to move forward
with their project and informed the City they no longer needed the CDBG funds.
2. FY2022-23 AAP – Revise the text of the project summary for Mitchell Park Place/525 E.
Charleston Road to reflect the correct project activity.
The first of these amendments requires approval of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023
Budget Appropriation.
BACKGROUND
The CDBG program, administered by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(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:
• Benefit low-and very-low-income persons;
• Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or
• Meet other community development needs having urgency or posing a serious and
immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community.
Palo Alto’s CDBG program has been primarily directed towards housing-related work.
Specifically, local CDBG funds are allocated to expanding and maintaining existing affordable
housing supply; promoting housing opportunities and choices; and providing supportive
services for targeted low-income groups including unhoused persons, persons with disabilities,
the elderly, and others. For general information on Palo Alto’s CDBG program, please visit:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/CDBG.
Annual Action Plan Amendments
As part of the CDBG program, HUD requires the preparation of a five-year strategic action plan
(i.e. Consolidated Plan) to address priority housing and community development needs and to
set goals for attaining identified objectives. The implementation of the Consolidated Plan is
reflected in the Annual Action Plan that is prepared for every fiscal year. The Annual Action
Plan (AAP) identifies the specific projects to be funded that implement the strategies identified
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in the Consolidated Plan. Council adopted the updated FY2020-25 Consolidated Plan and the
FY2020- 21 Annual Action Plan on June 15, 2020.
When the City’s CDBG funding situation changes, amendments to the Annual Action Plan may be
required. There are two types of amendments:
1. Minor Amendments: Changes to a previously adopted Consolidated Plan or Annual
Action Plan that does not meet the thresholds to qualify as a Substantial Amendment.
Minor amendments are typically processed at a staff level.
2. Substantial Amendments:
(a) A change in the use of CDBG funds from one eligible activity to another;
(b) The implementation of an activity not previously identified in sufficient detail to
provide affected citizens an opportunity to submit comments; or
(c) A change in an activity’s program budget which exceeds ten percent of the City’s
latest annual entitlement grant; and
(d) Council approval required for all substantial amendments.
DISCUSSION
This section includes information on the required Annual Action Plan amendments. The
Substantial Amendments approved by the City Council will be incorporated into the FY2021-22
AAP and the FY2023-23 AAP as required by HUD.
Substantial Amendment to FY2021-22 Annual Action Plan – Ravenswood Funding Reallocation
The approved FY2021-22 AAP included funding of $300,000 for Ravenswood Family Health
Network for eligible improvments at its Palo Alto clinic.1 The project included the rehabilitation
of the existing entrance and exit ramps and conversion into ADA-accessible ramps. In an email
dated November 29, 2022, Ravenswood Family Health Network informed the City that they no
longer needed the funds due to the lack of contracts to bid for the project and the inability to
expend the funds.
With funding reallocation in mind, staff investigated other public facilities improvement projects
that were CDGB-eligible activities. Due to the CDBG funding limitations, staff could not identify
an eligible project from the current agencies supported by the program to reallocate funds to. In
exploring eligible City projects, the Public Works Department, in consultation with the City’s ADA
Coordinator, suggested adding additional ramps within an existing community-wide ADA ramp
improvement project that slated for bid in Spring 2023 (Sidewalk Repairs Capital Project PO-
1 This project funding was recorded in Resolution No. 98933 adopted by Council on June 15, 2020.
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89003). An ADA ramp improvement project is a CDBG public facility eligible project (Matrix Code:
03K).
The staff recommendation is to reprogram the Ravenswood $300,000 to the City’s ADA ramp
improvement project to better support and enhance the major curb ramp improvement project.
Substantial Amendment to FY2022-23 Annual Action Plan – 525 E. Charleston Road
The approved FY2022-23 AAP included funding of $356,330 for the Mitchell Park Place/525 E.
Charleston Road2 project. CDBG funding was to be allocated for predevelopment costs associated
with an affordable housing development. This activity supports the development of affordable
housing at a Santa Clara County-owned property; Eden Housing will develop 50 affordable
housing units, half of which are for people with disabilities. As the owner of the property, the
County plans to execute a long-term lease with the developer, Eden Housing.
In late Summer 2022, the City was informed by HUD that the Mitchell Park Place project
description was incorrectly represented in the FY2022-23 Annual Action Plan. A substantial
amendment is needed to amend section AP-38 Project Summary of the FY2022-23 Annual Action
Plan. The text edits are detailed in Table 1 below (new text is underlined and removed text has
strikeouts).
Table 1: CDBG Project Description Change
Project Name Mitchell Park Place 525 E. Charleston Road
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Affordable Housing Strengthen Neighborhoods
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Community Services and Public Improvements
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Funding CDBG: $356,330
2 This project funding was recorded in Resolution No. 10056 adopted by the Council on June 20, 2022.
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Description The City intends to use the CDBG Funds for public facilities
improvements near the proposed Eden Housing development
site. Eden Housing is developing 50 units of affordable housing.
Approximately half the units are for persons with disabilities. The
parcel is owned by the County and will be a long-term lease with
the developer. The City intends to use CDBG funding for
predevelopment costs as per HUD regulation. Note: At the initial
public comment period for the 2022 2023 AAP, the project
focused on affordable housing. The City is reevaluating this
project and the details are to be determined. The City will follow
the Citizen Participation Plan and will proceed with protocols if a
substantial amendment is required.
Target Date 6/30/2023 12/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
TBD 50 families will benefit from public improvements
Location Description 525 E. Charleston Road
Planned Activities TBD
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
The project recommended for the reallocated CDBG funds is consistent with the priorities
established in the City’s adopted FY 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
The recommendations in this report are cost neutral. This action is a reallocation of unspent
funds dedicated by HUD in the FY2021-22 CDBG cycle and does not constitute a new funding
source. The CDBG program runs on a reimbursement basis. Approval of this action will
reallocate existing Community Development Block Grant funding to a new project and allow
for the distribution of funds. There is no impact to the General Fund.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
The draft Substantial Amendments to the FY2021-22 and FY2022-23 Annual Action Plans,
reflected in red-lined versions of the AAPs, were made available on the City’s webpage for
public review beginning March 7, 2023 through April 6, 2023; this was advertised in the Daily
Post on March 3, 2023. This constituted the required 30-day public review period.
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Additionally, the notice provided details of this City Council public hearing, initially scheduled
for April 10, 2023. Due to changes in the Council agenda, the public hearing was moved to April
17, 2023 and a correction notice was placed in the newspaper on April 5, 2023.
At the time of this report preparation, no public comments were received.
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
assessments and certify that the review procedures under CEQA, HUD and NEPA regulations have
been satisfied for each project.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Draft Resolution
Attachment B: Draft Amended FY2021-22 Annual Action Plan, with red-lines on page 26
Attachment C: Draft Amended FY2022-23 Annual Action Plan, with red-lines on page 36
APPROVED BY:
Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Services Director
*NOT YET APPROVED*
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Resolution No. _____
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving the
Substantial Amendments to the Community Development Block
Grant Annual Action Plans for Fiscal Years 2021-2022 and 2022-
2023
A. On June 15, 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 Substantial Amendments to the Annual Action Plans for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
and 2022-2023, were subjected to public review and commentary during the period from March
7, 2023 through April 6, 2023.
C. The potential uses of Community Development Block Grant funds were evaluated
in light of the needs and objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan and reflected in the
recommendations and comments of interested citizens.
D. Under the CDBG program, the highest priority for funding is given to activities
which will benefit persons with low and moderate incomes.
E. The City Council held a publicly noticed public hearing on the proposed use of the
reallocated CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and the text amendments for Fiscal Year 2022-
2023.
F. CDBG funds allocated to the City for Fiscal Years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 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 2021-2022 are hereby approved
and authorized for the following program:
Name of Program Amount
City of Palo Alto ADA Ramp Improvement Project
$300,000
TOTAL
$300,000
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*NOT YET APPROVED*
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SECTION 2. The project description changes for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual
Action Plan are hereby approved and authorized for the following program:
Project Name Mitchell Park Place 525 E. Charleston Road
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Strengthen Neighborhoods
Needs Addressed Community Services and Public Improvements
Funding CDBG: $356,330
Description The City intends to use the CDBG Funds for public facilities
improvements near the proposed Eden Housing development
site. Eden Housing is developing 50 units of affordable
housing. Approximately half the units are for persons with
disabilities. The parcel is owned by the County and will be a
long-term lease with the developer.
Target Date 12/30/2023
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
50 families will benefit from public improvements
Location Description 525 E. Charleston Road
Planned Activities TBD
SECTION 3. The total amount set forth under Section 1 of this resolution represents
the proposed reallocation of $300,000 in CDBG funds from the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
SECTION 4. The City staff is hereby authorized to submit the CDBG Substantial
Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plans, 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.
*NOT YET APPROVED*
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SECTION 5. The funding amounts set forth in Section 1 of this resolution are based
on final allocation amounts from CDBG HUD appropriations; City Staff is authorized to make
adjustments increasing or decreasing the funding amounts set forth herein as consistent with the
adopted Citizen Participation Plan.
SECTION 6. The City Council hereby finds that the CDBG programs authorized under
Section 1 and 2 of this resolution are 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 CDBG program prior to the release of funds for any such
project.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
____________________________ ____________________________
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
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Assistant City Attorney City Manager
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Director of Planning and
Development Services
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Director of Administrative Services
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CDBG Coordinator
DRAFT
Substantial Amendment #1
FY 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan
April 17, 2023
Initially Approved on May 3, 2021
Refer to pages 3, 29, & 31 for revisions.
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Palo Alto (City) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 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. This Action Plan covers the second 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.
A total of $746,715 is available for funding projects and programs during the 2021 Program Year. The
City received $536,756 from the federal CDBG program, approximately $136,049 in program income and
$73,910 in reallocated funds from previous years.
The City’s Action Plan covers the time period from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, (HUD Program Year
2021). The City’s FY 2021-22 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.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to
another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs
assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic 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
space. According to Quick facts data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau[1]
The City's total resident population is 65,364. The City has the most educated residents in the country
and is 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.
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The Action Plan provides a summary of how the City will utilizes its allocation to the meet the needs of
the City’s lower income population. According to the U.S. census data[2], 6.1% of all residents within the
City had incomes below the federal poverty level.
Additionally, according to the 2019 Point in Time Homeless Census.[3] There are 299 unsheltered
homeless individuals living within the City of Palo Alto. This number represents an increase of 17% from
the 256 individuals that were counted in 2017.
As mentioned previously, a total of $746,715 is available for funding projects and programs during
FY2021-22. The City received $536,756 from the federal CDBG program, approximately $136,049 in
program income and $73,910 in reallocated funds from previous years. Table 1, “Fiscal Year 2021 CDBG
Budget” below summarizes the uses of the funds proposed during FY 2021-22.
Applicant Agency Allocation
Public Services
Palo Alto Housing Corporation – SRO Resident Supportive Services $24,535
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County – Long Term Care Ombudsman $10,000
Life Moves – Case Management at Opportunity Center $31,545
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center – Case Management Services $14,021
Sub-total $80,101
Planning and Administration
Project Sentinel – Fair Housing Services $33,698
City of Palo Alto Administration $99,304
Sub-total $133,002
Economic Development
Downtown Streets – Workforce Development Program $160,477
Sub-total $160,477
Public Facilities and Improvement
Ravenswood Family Health Network – Construction of ADA ramp
ADA Ramp Improvement Project-City of Palo Alto
$300,000
Sub-total $300,000
Housing Rehabilitation
Rebuilding Together Peninsula – Safe at Home $73,135
Sub-Total $73,135
Grand Total 746,715
Table 1: Fiscal Year 2021 CDBG Budget
3. Evaluation of past performance
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This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
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 past CAPERs reveals a strong record of performance in the use of
CDBG funds. For example, during the 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan period, 244 affordable rental units
were rehabilitated, 130 jobs were created or retained, and nearly 2,600 households were assisted
through public service activities for low- and moderate-income housing
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.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
The City solicited input throughout the development of the FY 2021-22 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 stake holders. The City held two
advertised public hearings on March 11, 2021 and May 3, 2021. The Action Plan 30-day public review
period occurred from March 15, 2021 through April 16, 2021.
5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan.
There were no public comments received during the public review period.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
The City accepts and responds to all comments that are submitted. As mentioned above, no public
comments were received regarding the FY 2021-22 Action Plan.
7. Summary
Please see above.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of
each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
Lead Agency PALO ALTO
CDBG Administrator PALO ALTO Department of Planning & Development Services
HOPWA Administrator
HOME Administrator
HOPWA-C Administrator
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
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 Consolidate Plan and Annual Action Plan to HUD listing priorities and strategies for the use of its federal funds.
The Consolidate Plan helps local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions to
meet the housing and community development needs of its populations. As a part of the Consolidate 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
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develop strategies to meet those needs. The FY 2021-22 Annual Action Plan represents the second year of CDBG funding of the 2020-2025
Consolidated Plan.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Erum Maqbool, CDBG Staff Specialist
City of Palo Alto Department of Planning and Development Services
250 Hamilton Avenue, 5th Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94301
E-mail: erum.maqbool@cityofpaloalto.org
Phone: (650) 329-2660
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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. 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 2021-22 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(l)).
During Fiscal Year 2021-22, 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
biweekly 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 continuously coordinates with the Santa Clara County CoC to end and prevent
homelessness in the County. City staff attends monthly meetings. The Santa Clara County CoC is a group
comprising 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.
The City’s representation on the CoC Board is its Human Services Manager. 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. City staff, as well as staff of other cities,
meet and consult with the County’s CoC staff during the bi-weekly countywide CDBG Coordinators
Group meetings, and communicate more frequently via email and/or phone on joint efforts.
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. Destination
Home is the governing body for the CoC and is responsible for implementing by-laws and operational
protocols of the CoC.
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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 CoC is
now in the process of updating a new plan for the next five years and the City plans to participate in
these efforts.
Also, during the development of the 2020-25 ConPlan, the City consulted both the CoC and County
Office of Supportive Housing for their expertise and experience for identifying community needs.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction’s area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and 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 latest count and survey
were conducted in January 2019. The data from the 2019 County of Santa Clara PIT count is used to
plan, fund, and implement actions for reducing chronic homelessness and circumstances that bring
about homelessness.
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 Countyÿ¢ÿ¿ÿ¿s HMIS is used by many City service providers across the
region to record information and report outcomes.
2. Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and
consultations
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
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?Housing Need Assessment
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization Healthier Kids Foundation Santa Clara County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
2
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW AND LOS ALTOS
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
3
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization San Jose Conservation Corps Charter
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
4
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
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4
9
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization CommUniverCity San Jose
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Strategic Plan
5
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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.
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?Housing Need Assessment
Strategic Plan
6
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization Rebuilding Together, Silicon Valley
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
7
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
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4
9
Agency/Group/Organization City of Cupertino Community Development Department Housing
Division
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Lead-based Paint Strategy
8
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency/Group/Organization City of Gilroy9
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
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8
4
9
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization City of Mountain View10
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
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4
9
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization BILL WILSON CENTER
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Families with children
11
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization HEART OF THE VALLEY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
12
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
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4
9
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization City of San Jose
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
13
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization CITY OF MORGAN HILL
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
14
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization City of Sunnyvale
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
15
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization Servant Partners16
Agency/Group/Organization Type Neighborhood Organization
Neighborhood Organization
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4
9
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization SENIOR ADULTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE (SALA)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
17
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization HomeFirst
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
18
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - County
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
19
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Substantial Amendment 04/10/2023
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4
9
Agency/Group/Organization City of Santa Clara
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
20
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
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?Non-Homeless Special Needs
21
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization Destination: Home
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
22
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
23
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Substantial Amendment 04/10/2023
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4
9
Agency/Group/Organization St Mary Parish
Agency/Group/Organization Type Neighborhood Organization
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
24
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization Community and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee - Gilroy
Agency/Group/Organization Type Community Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
25
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
Through the countywide development of the Consolidated Plan, AT@T was consulted regarding broadband. For Palo Alto specific information on
this topic, staff in the future will contact the City of Palo Alto Utilities Advisory Commission regarding the Cityâ¿¿s Fiber Network Expansion
Project. In regard to resilience specific organizations, Grid Alternatives, an environmental sustainability organization, provided a stakeholder
interview during the Consolidated Plan process. Staff plans to expand outreach in this area through contact with the Santa Clara County Office of
Emergency Management and the City of Palo Alto Emergency Services which has developed a local hazard mitigation plan.
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4
9
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
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
(2015-2023)
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
2012-2014
Comprehensive HIV
Prevention and Care Pl
Santa Clara County HIV
Planning Council for
Prevention and Care
This plan provides a roadmap for the Santa Clara County HIV Planning Council for
Prevention and Care to provide a comprehensive and compassionate system of HIV
prevention and care services for the County. This effort aligns with the Strategic Plan's
goal to support activities that strengthen neighborhoods through the provision of
community services and public improvements
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 A
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 U
City of Palo Alto
Infrastructure Blue
Ribbon Plan
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
Substantial Amendment 04/10/2023
Annual Action Plan
2021
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4
9
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
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
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative
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AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. 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 two
advertised public hearings on March 11, 2021 and May 3, 2021. The Action Plan 30-day public review
period occurred from March 15, 20121 through April 16, 2021. The City did not receive any public
comments on the Action Plan.
Citizen Participation Outreach
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Orde
r
Mode of
Outreac
h
Target of
Outreac
h
Summary
of
response/
attendanc
e
Summary
of
comment
s receive
d
Summary o
f comment
s not
accepted
and reason
s
URL (If applicable)
1 Public
Hearing
Non-
targeted/
broad
communi
ty
The
Human
Relations
Commissi
on met on
March 11,
2021 to
discuss
the
FY2021-
22 funding
allocations
and
review the
draft
FY2021-22
Annual
Action
Plan
One
member
of the
public
provided
comment
s on the
funding
allocation
. Three
members
represent
ing two
funding
applicant
s
provided
comment
s at the
meeting.
All
comments
were
accepted.
https://www.cityofpaloalto.o
rg/files/assets/public/agenda
s-minutes-reports/agendas-
minutes/human-relations-
commission/2021/03-11-21-
hrc-agenda.pdf
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r
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Outreac
h
Target of
Outreac
h
Summary
of
response/
attendanc
e
Summary
of
comment
s receive
d
Summary o
f comment
s not
accepted
and reason
s
URL (If applicable)
2 Public
Hearing
Non-
targeted/
broad
communi
ty
The City
Council
met on
May 3,
2021 to
discuss
the
FY2021-22
funding
allocations
and adopt
the draft
FY2021-22
AAP
One
member
of the
public
provided
comment
s on the
funding
allocation
.
All
comments
were
accepted.
https://www.cityofpaloalto.o
rg/files/assets/public/agenda
s-minutes-reports/agendas-
minutes/city-council-
agendas-minutes/2021/05-
03-21-ccm-agenda-revis
3 Newspa
per Ad
Non-
targeted/
broad
communi
ty
Notice of
Public
Hearing
and Public
Comment
Period on
the Draft
AAP was
published
in the
Daily Post
on
February
25, 2021.
N/A N/A
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22
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Orde
r
Mode of
Outreac
h
Target of
Outreac
h
Summary
of
response/
attendanc
e
Summary
of
comment
s receive
d
Summary o
f comment
s not
accepted
and reason
s
URL (If applicable)
4 Newspa
per Ad
Non-
targeted/
broad
communi
ty
Notice of
Public
Hearing
and Public
Comment
Period on
the Draft
AAP was
published
in the
Daily Post
on March
6, 2021.
N/A N/A
5 Newspa
per Ad
Non-
targeted/
broad
communi
ty
Notice of
City
Council
Public
Hearing
was
published
in the
Daily Post
on April
17, 2021.
N/A N/A
6
Internet
Outreac
h
Non-
targeted/
broad
communi
ty
Draft AAP
FY2021-22
for public
review
and
comments
for posted
at the City
of Palo
Alto's
CDBG
webpage.
N/A N/A
https://www.cityofpaloalto.o
rg/Departments/Planning-
Development-Services/Long-
Range-Planning/Community-
Development-Block-Grant
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Sort
Orde
r
Mode of
Outreac
h
Target of
Outreac
h
Summary
of
response/
attendanc
e
Summary
of
comment
s receive
d
Summary o
f comment
s not
accepted
and reason
s
URL (If applicable)
7 Email
Blasts
Non-
targeted/
broad
communi
ty
Notice of
City
Council
Public
Hearing
was
emailed to
approxima
tely 55
stakehold
ers.
N/A N/A
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
In FY 2021-22, the City will allocate $746,715 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
during the next five years for community development activities.
Anticipated Resources
Expected Amount Available Year 1ProgramSource
of Funds
Uses of Funds
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 536,756 136,049 73,910 746,715 2,250,000
CDBG funds will be used for the creation
and preservation of affordable rental
units, improvements in lower income
neighborhoods, and public services that
benefit low income and special needs
households
Other public -
federal
Other
0 0 0 0 0
Table 2 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
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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 will be 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 State HCD for
housing projects located within Palo Alto. The City received one HOME grant from 1992 HOME funding for the Barker Hotel project. Proceeds
from HOME loan repayments must be 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 percent matching funds will be provided from the City’s Affordable Housing Fund, which
is comprised of two sub-funds: The Commercial Housing Fund & 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 & available funding.
Other State & Federal Grant Programs In addition to the CDBG entitlement dollars, the federal government has several other funding programs
for community development & affordable housing activities. These include: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, Section 202, Section
811, the Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program (AHP) & 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.
The State of California has recently passed approximately 20 bills with the intent of increasing or preserving affordable housing with the State.
According to the Governor’s State of the State address, bills that help increase housing production, both market-rate & affordable, will be a
priority. The City will continue to track & look for opportunities to leverage State resources for the City.
Local Housing & Community Development Sources: Other local resources that support housing & community development programs include:
Palo Alto Commercial Housing Fund & Palo Alto Residential Housing Fund. The City will continue to seek opportunities for projects that meet
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local bond requirements in order to bring additional resources to help the City’s affordable housing shortage.
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The City has no surplus public land. However, in 2019, the Governor Newsome signed Executive Order
N-06-19 that ordered the California Department of General Services (DGS) and the California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to identify and prioritize excess state-
owned property and aggressively pursue sustainable, innovative, cost-effective housing projects. There
is no excess state property in the City of Palo Alto.
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)&(e)
Goals Summary Information
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Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Affordable
Housing
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
Affordable Housing CDBG:
$73,135
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated:
6 Household Housing Unit
2 Homelessness 2020 2025 Homeless Homelessness CDBG:
$56,080
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 169 Persons Assisted
3 Strengthen
Neighborhoods
2020 2025 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Community Services
and Public
Improvements
CDBG:
$324,021
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit: 1,200
Persons Assisted
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 74 Persons Assisted
4 Fair Housing 2020 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Fair Housing CDBG:
$33,698
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 13 Persons Assisted
5 Economic
Development
2015 2020 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Economic
Development
CDBG:
$160,477
Jobs created/retained: 15 Jobs
Table 3 – Goals Summary
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Goal Descriptions
Goal Name Affordable Housing1
Goal
Description
Assist in the creation and preservation of affordable housing for low income and special needs households.
Goal Name Homelessness2
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.
Goal Name Strengthen Neighborhoods3
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.
Goal Name Fair Housing4
Goal
Description
Promote fair housing choice by funding fair housing organizations to provide fair housing services, such as education,
tenant-landlord mediation, and testing.
Goal Name Economic Development5
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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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.
#Project Name
1
Ravenswood Family Health Network: ADA Accessible Clinic Entrance and Exit at the Palo Alto
Clinic ADA Ramp Improvement Project-City of Palo Alto
2 Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County: Long Term Care Ombudsman
3 Silicon Valley Independent Living Center: Housing and Emergency Housing Services.
4 Project Sentinel - Fair Housing Services
5 City of Palo Alto - Planning and Administration
6 Downtown Streets Inc. - Workforce Development Program.
7 Rebuilding Together Peninsula Safe at Home
8 LifeMoves - Opportunity Services Center and Hotel De Zink (HDZ): Case Management
9 Alta Housing (Former: Palo Alto Housing Corporation Management and Services Corporation)
Table 4 – Project Information
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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Project Summary Information
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Project Name Ravenswood Family Health Network: ADA Accessible Clinic Entrance and
Exit at the Palo Alto Clinic ADA Ramp Improvement Project-City of Palo
Alto
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Strengthen Neighborhoods
Needs Addressed Community Services and Public Improvements
Funding CDBG: $300,000
Description ADA Accessible Clinic Entrance and Exit at the Palo Alto Clinic. Eligible
Activity (Matrix Code):03P. CDBG National Objective:570.208(a)(2).
CDBG Citation:24 CFR 570.201(C). Recipient Type: LMC. This project will
help in rehabilitating existing ramp and convert it into a safe and
accessible ADA ramp at 270 Grant Ave, Palo Alto to allow for adequate
social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as well as improve
patients' access to the clinic. The City intends to fund and manage a
major curb ramp improvement project that will bring an estimated 70
curb ramps up to current ADA accessibility standards. CDBG Eligible
Activity: Public Facilities and Improvements: Health Facilities (HUD
Matrix Code). The Project meets the following Consolidated Plan Goal(s):
#3 - Support provision of essential human services, particularly for
special needs populations, and maintain/expand community facilities
and infrastructure.
Target Date 6/30/2022 12/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Approximately 1,200 Palo Alto residents belonging to 80% and low
income bracket will benefit from the proposed activity Approximately 70
curb ramps at many intersections will be improved benefitting elderly
populations and persons with disabilities. 2,283 persons in the City live
with disabilities.
Location Description Palo Alto, CA 94306 Street intersection locations TBD
1
Planned Activities Project activities include removal of the existing ramp and replacement
with an ADA accessible ramp and a stair option. Additionally, a motion
sensor door will be installed to allow safe and easy access to the clinic.
The City intends to competitively bid the removal of noncompliant ADA
intersections and installation of current DOT standard ADA ramp
improvements to be completed in 2023.
Project Name Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County: Long Term Care Ombudsman
Target Area
Goals Supported Strengthen Neighborhoods
Needs Addressed Community Services and Public Improvements
2
Funding CDBG: $10,000
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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 6/30/2022
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.
Project Name Silicon Valley Independent Living Center: Housing and Emergency
Housing Services.
Target Area
Goals Supported Strengthen Neighborhoods
Needs Addressed Community Services and Public Improvements
Funding CDBG: $14,021
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 6/30/2022
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
24 unduplicated Palo Alto residents will benefit from one on one
housing assistance.
Location Description Citywide
3
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.
Project Name Project Sentinel - Fair Housing Services
Target Area
4
Goals Supported Fair Housing
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Needs Addressed Fair Housing
Funding CDBG: $33,698
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 6/30/2022
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
13 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.
Project Name City of Palo Alto - Planning and Administration
Target Area
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 CDBG: $99,304
Description Planning and Administration: CDBG Citation: 570.206(a)
5
Target Date 6/30/2022
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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.
Project Name Downtown Streets Inc. - Workforce Development Program.
Target Area
Goals Supported Economic Development
Needs Addressed Economic Development
Funding CDBG: $160,477
Description Workforce Development Program. Eligible Activity (Matrix Code):
05H.CDBG National Objective: 570.208(a)(2)(A). CDBG Citation:
570.204(a)(2). Recipient Type: LMC
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
15 unduplicated homeless and unemployed persons will be placed in
jobs through job training/employment readiness classes and outreach to
local employers.
Location Description Citywide
6
Planned Activities The Workforce Development Program will provide a transition from
unemployment and homelessness to regular employment and housing
through case management, job training, mentoring, housing, and
transportation assistance. Downtown Streets Team will screen and
prepare applicants and will use their community connections to provide
training and job opportunities.
Project Name Rebuilding Together Peninsula ÿ¢ÿ¿ÿ¿ Safe at Home
Target Area
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
7
Funding CDBG: $73,135
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Description Safe at Home Program. Eligible Activity (Matrix Code): 14A/B.CDBG
National Objective: 570.208(a)(3). CDBG Citation: 570.202(b)(11).
Recipient Type: LMH
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
6 households
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.
Project Name LifeMoves - Opportunity Services Center and Hotel De Zink (HDZ): Case
Management
Target Area
Goals Supported Homelessness
Needs Addressed Homelessness
Funding CDBG: $31,545
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 6/30/2022
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
38 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 through the Opportunity Services
Center.
Location Description 33 Encina Way, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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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.
Project Name Alta Housing (Former: Palo Alto Housing Corporation Management and
Services Corporation)
Target Area
9
Goals Supported Homelessness
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Needs Addressed Homelessness
Funding CDBG: $24,535
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 6/30/2022
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description 439 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
735 Alma Street Palo Alto, CA 94301
Planned Activities Palo Alto Housing Corporation engages a service coordinator to provide
40 hours 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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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
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Table 5 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Not applicable.
Discussion
Please see discussion above.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing - 91.420, 91.220(g)
Introduction
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special-Needs
Total
Table 6 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance
The Production of New Units
Rehab of Existing Units
Acquisition of Existing Units
Total
Table 7 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
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Introduction
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
Discussion
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Introduction
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly
funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,
foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving
assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services,
employment, education, or youth needs.
Discussion
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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 investment that
provide housing for much of the region’s workforce – for example, sales clerks, 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:
•Context-Based Design Codes: The City adopted form-based codes in 2006 to ensure and
encourage residential development by following context-based design guidelines to incentivize
increased density needs.
•Density Bonus Ordinance: The City adopted a Density Bonus Ordinance in January 2014 to allow
for bonuses of 20 to 35 percent, depending on the amount and type of affordable housing
provided, the regulations also allow for exceptions to applicable zoning and other development
standards, to further encourage development of affordable housing.
•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 have historically used in-lieu fees and the use of
development impact fees charged on new, market-rate housing and/or commercial
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development. 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 resolve fair housing complaints
via investigation, mediation, education and outreach to both property owners and tenants
about fair housing policies.
•Housing Implementation Ordinance (HIP): Effective May 2, 2019, this Ordinance adopted
changes to the following zoning districts: Citywide – where multifamily uses are permitted,
Multifamily Residential Districts (RM), Downtown (CD-C), California Avenue (CC ((2)), and El
Camino Real (CS and CN).
•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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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, approximately
$78,000 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 used primarily to increase the number of new
affordable housing units for Palo Alto’s work force. It is funded with mitigation fees required from
developers of commercial and industrial projects.
• 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.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City will foster and maintain affordable housing by continuing the following programs and
ordinances:
• 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
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stock of BMR ownership units.
• The Commercial Housing Fund is used primarily to increase the number of new affordable
housing units for Palo Alto’s work force.
• 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 Density Bonus Ordinance adopted by the City Council in January 2014. The density
bonus 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 2021-2022, 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.
•Palo Alto Housing Corporation will provide 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.
•Downtown Streets Team works to reduce homelessness through a “work first” model.
Downtown Streets Team uses its community connections to provide training and job
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opportunities to homeless people, specifically in the downtown area.
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 bi-weekly 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.
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 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to
address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan.0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not
been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income:0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit - A consecutive period
of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall
benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate
income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.100.00%
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DRAFT
Substantial Amendment #1
FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan
April 17, 2023
Initially Approved on June 20, 2022
Refer to page 37 for revisions.
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Palo Alto (City) Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 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. This Action Plan covers the third 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 FY2022-2023 were released by HUD on May 13, 2022. The total
amount available for allocation in FY2022-2023 is $653,168, which includes the entitlement grant
($513,168) and program income ($140,000) and is available for funding projects and programs during
the 2022 Program Year.
The City’s Action Plan covers the time period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, (HUD Program Year
2022). The City’s FY 2022-23 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
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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.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to
another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs
assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic 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.
According to Quick facts data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau[1], the City's total resident population
is 68,572, per the Census on April 1, 2020. The City has the most educated residents in the country and
is 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.
The Action Plan provides a summary of how the City will utilize its CDBG allocation to the 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.
Additionally, according to the 2019 Point in Time Homeless Census[2], there are 299 unsheltered
homeless individuals living within the City of Palo Alto. This number represents an increase of 17% from
the 256 individuals that were counted in 2017.
As mentioned previously, a total of $653,168 is available for funding projects and programs during
FY2022-23. In FY 2022-23 the City received $513,168 from the federal CDBG program and approximately
$140,000 in program income. Table 1, “Fiscal Year 2023 CDBG Budget” below summarizes the uses of
the funds proposed during FY 2022-23.
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Table 1: Fiscal Year 2023 CDBG Budget
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee (the City) to choose its goals or
projects.
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 past CAPERs reveals a strong record of performance in the use of
CDBG funds. For example, during the 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan period, 244 affordable rental units
were rehabilitated, 130 jobs were created or retained, and nearly 2,600 households were assisted
through public service activities for low- and moderate- income housing.
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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.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
The City solicited input throughout the development of the FY 2022-23 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 stake holders. The City held two
advertised public hearings on March 10, 2022, and May 20, 2022. The Action Plan 30-day public review
period occurred from May 20, 2022, through June 20, 2022.
5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan.
There were no public comments received during the public review period for both public
hearings. However, six (6) members of the public provided comments during the Human Relations
Committee meeting regarding the CDBG funding recommendations. Refer to Appendix A for a summary
of comments.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
Refer to Appendix A for a summary of comments. The City accepts and responds to all comments that
are submitted.
7. Summary
Please see above.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of
each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
Lead Agency PALO ALTO
CDBG Administrator PALO ALTO Department of Planning & Development Services
HOPWA Administrator
HOME Administrator
HOPWA-C Administrator
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
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.
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The Consolidated Plan helps local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions to
meet the housing and community development needs of its populations. 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 2022-23 Annual Action Plan represents the third 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, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. 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 2022-23 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(l)).
During Fiscal Year 2022-23, 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
biweekly 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 Citys 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 attend a bi-weekly 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
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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 for identifying community needs.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction’s area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and 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 latest count and survey
were conducted on February 24, 2022. The data from the 2022 County of Santa Clara PIT count is used
to plan, fund, and implement actions for reducing chronic homelessness and circumstances that bring
about homelessness.
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 Countys HMIS is used by many City service providers across the region to record
information and report outcomes.
2. Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and
consultations
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
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?Housing Need Assessment
1
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization Healthier Kids Foundation Santa Clara County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
2
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW AND LOS ALTOS
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
3
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization San Jose Conservation Corps Charter
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
4
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization CommUniverCity San Jose
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Strategic Plan
5
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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.
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?Housing Need Assessment
Strategic Plan
6
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization Rebuilding Together, Silicon Valley
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
7
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization City of Cupertino Community Development Department Housing
Division
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Lead-based Paint Strategy
8
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency/Group/Organization City of Gilroy9
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
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Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization City of Mountain View10
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
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Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization BILL WILSON CENTER
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Families with children
11
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization HEART OF THE VALLEY12
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization City of San Jose
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
13
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization CITY OF MORGAN HILL
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
14
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization City of Sunnyvale
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
15
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
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Agency/Group/Organization Servant Partners
Agency/Group/Organization Type Neighborhood Organization
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
16
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization SENIOR ADULTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE (SALA)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
17
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization HomeFirst
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
18
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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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Agency/Group/Organization Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - County
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
19
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization City of Santa Clara
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
20
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
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?Non-Homeless Special Needs
21
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization Destination: Home
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
22
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
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consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
23
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization St Mary Parish
Agency/Group/Organization Type Neighborhood Organization
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
24
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization Community and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee - Gilroy
Agency/Group/Organization Type Community Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?Housing Need Assessment
25
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. 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
Through the countywide development of the Consolidated Plan, AT@T was consulted regarding broadband. For Palo Alto specific information on
this topic, staff in the future will contact the City of Palo Alto Utilities Advisory Commission regarding the City's Fiber Network Expansion Project.
In regard to resilience specific organizations, Grid Alternatives, an environmental sustainability organization, provided a stakeholder interview
during the Consolidated Plan process. Staff plans to expand outreach in this area through contact with the Santa Clara County Office of
Emergency Management and the City of Palo Alto Emergency Services which has developed a local hazard mitigation plan.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
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
(2015-2023)
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
2012-2014
Comprehensive HIV
Prevention and Care Pl
Santa Clara County HIV
Planning Council for
Prevention and Care
This plan provides a roadmap for the Santa Clara County HIV Planning Council for
Prevention and Care to provide a comprehensive and compassionate system of HIV
prevention and care services for the County. This effort aligns with the Strategic Plan's
goal to support activities that strengthen neighborhoods through the provision of
community services and public improvements
SCCHA Moving to Work
Annual Plan
Santa Clara County
Housing Authority
Addresses housing authority updates and strategies pertaining to public housing and
vouchers
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Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Regional Housing Need
Plan for San Francisco
Bay A
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 U
City of Palo Alto
Infrastructure Blue
Ribbon Plan
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
Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative
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1. 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 two advertised public hearings on March 10, 2022, and June 20, 2022. The
Action Plan 30-day public review comment period occurred from May 20, 2022, through June 20, 2022. The City did not receive any public
comments.
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Mode of Out
reach
Target of Out
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response/atten
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Summary of
comments rec
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Summary of com
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accepted
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URL (If applicable)
1 Public
Hearing
Non-
targeted/broa
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The Human
Relations
Commission
met on March
10, 2022 to
discuss the
FY2022-23
funding
allocations and
review the draft
FY2022-23
Annual Action
Plan.
Six members
of the public
provided
comments on
the
Cityÿ¢ÿ¿
ÿ¿s funding
allocations.
Refer to
Appendix A for
detailed
summary
All comments
were accepted.
2 Public
Hearing
Non-
targeted/broa
d community
The City Council
met on June 20,
2022, to discuss
the FY2022-23
funding
allocations and
adopt the draft
FY2022-23 AAP.
No comments
were received.
No comments
were received.
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der
Mode of Out
reach
Target of Out
reach
Summary of
response/atten
dance
Summary of
comments rec
eived
Summary of com
ments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
3 Newspaper
Ad
Non-
targeted/broa
d community
Notice of Public
Hearing and
Public comment
period on the
Second Draft
AAP was
published in the
Daily post on
April 2, 2022,
and May 20,
2022.
No comments
were received.
No comments
were received.
4 Newspaper
Ad
Non-
targeted/broa
d community
Notice of Public
Hearing and
Public comment
period on the
Second Draft
AAP was
published in the
Daily post on
April 2, 2022,
and May 20,
2022.
No comments
were received.
No comments
were received.
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der
Mode of Out
reach
Target of Out
reach
Summary of
response/atten
dance
Summary of
comments rec
eived
Summary of com
ments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
5 Internet
Outreach
Non-
targeted/broa
d community
Draft AAP
FY2022-23 for
public review
and comments
for posted at
the City of Palo
Alto's CDBG
webpage.
No comments
were received.
No comments
were received.
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departm
ents/Planning-Development-
Services/Long-Range-
Planning/Community-Development-
Block-Grant
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
In FY2022-23, the City will allocate $653,168 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 three years of the City’s 5-Year Consolidated Plan.
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Anticipated Resources
Expected Amount Available Year 1ProgramSource
of Funds
Uses of Funds
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 513,168 140,000 0 653,168 1,026,336
CDBG funds will be used for the creation
and preservation of affordable rental
units, improvements in lower income
neighborhoods, and public services that
benefit low income and special needs
households
Other public -
federal
Other
0 0 0 0 0
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
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
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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 will be 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 State HCD for
housing projects located within Palo Alto. The City received one HOME grant from 1992 HOME funding for the Barker Hotel project. Proceeds
from HOME loan repayments must be 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.
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The State of California has recently passed approximately 20 bills with the intent of increasing or preserving affordable housing with the State.
According to the Governor’s State of the State address, bills that help increase housing production, both market-rate and affordable, will be a
priority in 2020. 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, which is for the development of below market rate (BMR) housing units and paid by mitigation fees
on commercial and industrial projects; and
•Palo Alto Residential Housing Fund, which is for the development of below market rate (BMR) housing units and paid by miscellaneous
funding sources.
The City will continue to seek opportunities for projects that meet local bond requirements in order to bring additional resources to help the
City’s affordable housing shortage.
If appropriate, describe publically 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. However, in 2019, the Governor Newsome signed Executive Order N-06-19 that ordered the California
Department of General Services (DGS) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to identify and prioritize
excess state-owned property and aggressively pursue sustainable, innovative, cost-effective housing projects. There is no excess state property
in the City of Palo Alto.
Discussion
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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)&(e)
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Affordable
Housing
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
Affordable Housing CDBG:
$424,560
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 4 Household
Housing Unit
2 Homelessness 2020 2025 Homeless Homelessness CDBG:
$49,073
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 161 Persons
Assisted
3 Strengthen
Neighborhoods
2020 2025 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Community Services
and Public
Improvements
CDBG:
$24,021
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 77 Persons
Assisted
4 Fair Housing 2020 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Fair Housing CDBG:
$33,698
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 15 Persons
Assisted
5 Economic
Development
2015 2020 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Economic
Development
CDBG: $0 Other: 0 Other
Table 6 – Goals Summary
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Goal Descriptions
Goal Name Affordable Housing1
Goal
Description
Assist in the creation and preservation of affordable housing for low income and special needs households.
Goal Name Homelessness2
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.
Goal Name Strengthen Neighborhoods3
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.
Goal Name Fair Housing4
Goal
Description
Promote fair housing choice by funding fair housing organizations to provide fair housing services, such as education,
tenant-landlord mediation, and testing.
Goal Name Economic Development5
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.Support activities to end homelessness.
2. Support activities that strengthen neighborhoods through the provision of community services
and public improvements to benefit low income and special needs households.Promote fair
housing choice.Expand economic opportunities for low-income households.
It is important to note, Project Sentinel, whom will be providing fair housing services will be under two
categories, Planning and Administration and Public Services.
#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 SRO Resident Support Program
4 Silicon Valley Independent Living Center: Housing and Emergency Housing Services
5 Project Sentinel - Fair Housing Services
6 City of Palo Alto - Planning and Administration
7 Rebuilding Together Peninsula Safe at Home
8 Mitchell Park Place 525 E. Charleston Road
Table 7 – Project Information
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
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Project Name Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County: Long Term Care Ombudsman
Target Area
Goals Supported Strengthen Neighborhoods
Needs Addressed Community Services and Public Improvements
Funding CDBG: $10,000
Description Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Eligible Activity
(MatrixCode):05A. CDBG National Objective: LMC
Target Date 6/30/2023
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 Citywide
1
Planned Activities Regular contact with Palo Alto Residential Care Facilities to observe and
monitor conditions of care.
Project Name LifeMoves - Opportunity Services Center and Hotel De Zink (HDZ): Case
Management
Target Area
Goals Supported Homelessness
Needs Addressed Homelessness
Funding CDBG: $26,660
Description Opportunity Services Center Eligible Activity (Matrix Code):03T CDBG
National Objective: LMC
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
30 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 Citywide
2
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.
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Project Name Alta Housing SRO Resident Support Program
Target Area
Goals Supported Homelessness
Needs Addressed Homelessness
Funding CDBG: $22,413
Description SRO Resident Support Program. Eligible Activity (Matrix Code):05O
CDBG National Objective: LMC
Target Date 6/30/2023
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 Residents of Barker Hotel (25 units) and Alma Place (106 units)
3
Planned Activities Planned Activities Alta Housing engages a service coordinator to
provide 40 hours 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.
Project Name Silicon Valley Independent Living Center: Housing and Emergency
Housing Services
Target Area
Goals Supported Strengthen Neighborhoods
Needs Addressed Community Services and Public Improvements
Funding CDBG: $14,021
Description Housing and Emergency Housing Services. Eligible Activity (Matrix
Code):05B. CDBG National Objective: LMC
Target Date 6/30/2023
4
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
27 unduplicated Palo Alto residents will benefit from one-on-one
housing assistance.
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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.
Project Name Project Sentinel - Fair Housing Services
Target Area
Goals Supported Fair Housing
Needs Addressed Fair Housing
Funding CDBG: $33,698
Description Description Planning & Administration - Fair Housing Services.
Eligible Activity (Matrix Code):21D - $13,722. CDBG National Objective:
LMC. Public Service - Fair Housing Services. Eligible Activity (Matrix
Code):05J - $19,976. CDBG National Objective: LMC.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
15 unduplicated individuals will be provided with fair housing services
of complaint counseling, investigation, and where appropriate
enforcement referral.
Location Description Citywide
5
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.
Project Name City of Palo Alto - Planning and Administration6
Target Area
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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 CDBG: $116,911
Description Planning and Administration: CDBG Citation: 570.206(a)
Target Date 6/30/2023
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.
Project Name Rebuilding Together Peninsula Safe at Home
Target Area
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $73,135
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 Eligible Activity (Matrix Code):14A. CDBG National
Objective: LMH
7
Target Date 6/30/2023
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and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
4 households
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.
Project Name Mitchell Park Place 525 E. Charleston Road
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Affordable Housing Strengthen Neighborhoods
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Community Services and Public Improvements
Funding CDBG: $356,330
Description The City intends to use the CDBG Funds for public facilities
improvements near the proposed Eden Housing development site.
Eden Housing is developing 50 units of affordable housing.
Approximately half the units are for persons with disabilities. The parcel
is owned by the County and will be a long-term lease with the
developer. The City intends to use CDBG funding for predevelopment
costs as per HUD regulation. Note: At the initial public comment period
for the 2022 2023 AAP, the project focused on affordable housing. The
City is reevaluating this project and the details are to be determined.
The City will follow the Citizen Participation Plan and will proceed with
protocols if a substantial amendment is required.
Target Date 6/30/2023 12/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
TBD 50 Families will benefit from public improvements
Location Description 525 E. Charleston Road
8
Planned Activities TBD
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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
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
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
investment that provide housing for much of the region’s workforce – for example, sales clerkssalesclerks, 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
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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 have historically used in-lieu
fees and the use of 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 resolve 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, this Ordinance adopted changes to the following zoning districts: Citywide –
where multifamily uses are permitted, Multifamily Residential Districts (RM), Downtown (CD-C), California Avenue (CC ((2)), and El
Camino Real (CS and CN).
•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,
approximately $50,000 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
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for low-income households, seniors and persons with disabilities living within the County.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City will foster and maintain affordable housing by continuing the following programs and
ordinances:
•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.
•The Density Bonus Ordinance adopted by the City Council in January 2014. The density bonus
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 2022-2023, these programs
will include the following:
•LifeMoves provides basic necessities for persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming
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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 will provide 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.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
•Regular bi-weekly 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.
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 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to
address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan.0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not
been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income:0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit - A consecutive period
of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall
benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate
income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.70.00%
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