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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-045 - Authorizing the Application and Receipt of FundsLS 6.2.20 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-045 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM THE LOCAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING (LEAP) GRANTS PROGRAM WHEREAS, the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development (Department) has issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) dated January 27, 2020, for its Local Early Action Planning Grant Program (LEAP); and WHEREAS, the City Council of Santa Ana desires to submit a project application for the LEAP program to accelerate the production of housing and facilitate compliance with the sixth cycle of the regional housing needs assessment and will submit a 2020 LEAP grant application as described in the NOFA and Program Guidelines released by the Department for the LEAP Program; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Health & Safety Code section 50515, et seq., the Department is authorized to provide up to $119,040,000 million dollars under the Local Government Planning Support Grants Program in the LEAP Program, of which Santa Ana is eligible for $750,000 in funding. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF SANTA ANA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency is hereby authorized and directed to apply for and submit to the Department of Housing and Community Development a 2020 LEAP Planning Grants Program application in the amount of $750,000. SECTION 2. In connection with the LEAP grant, if the application is approved by the Department, the City Manager or designee is authorized to enter into, execute, and deliver a State of California Agreement (Standard Agreement) for the amount of $750,000, and any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to evidence and secure the LEAP grant, appropriate the grant funds, and authorize the City's obligations related thereto, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the "LEAP Grant Documents"). SECTION 3. The City shall be subject to the terms and conditions as specified in the Standard Agreement, the LEAP Planning Grants Program Guidelines, and any applicable LEAP guidelines published by the Department. Funds are to be used for allowable expenditures as specifically identified in the Standard Agreement. The application in full is incorporated as part of the Standard Agreement. Any and all activities funded, information provided, and timelines represented in the application will be Resolution No. 2020-045 Page 1 of 3 enforceable through the executed Standard Agreement. The City Council hereby agrees to use the funds for eligible uses in the manner presented in the application as approved by the Department and in accordance with the NOFA, the LEAP Planning Grants Program Guidelines, and the 2020 Local Government Planning Support Grants Program Application. SECTION 4. The City Manager or designee, is authorized to execute the City of Santa Ana LEAP Grant Program application, the LEAP Grant Documents, and any related agreements or amendments thereto, on behalf of the City of Santa Ana as required by the Department for receipt of the LEAP Grant. SECTION 5. Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act and the CEQA Guidelines, this action is exempt from further review as there is no potential for any environmental impact. SECTION 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2020 by the following vote: ' or APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: � � ( Lisa Storck Assistant City Attorney Resolution No. 2020-045 Page 2 of 3 AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers Councilmembers Councilmembers Councilmembers LS 6.2.20 Bacerra Mendoza Penaloza, Pulido, Sarmiento Solorio, Villeoas (7) None (0) CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, DAISY GOMEZ, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2020-045 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on June 2, 2020. Date: (0 -5 -AZ Dais ome Clerk of the ouncil City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2020-045 Page 3 of 3