On July 14, 2020, the City Council conducted a Public Hearing for the PLHA 5-Year Plan (Attachment 2) and use of PLHA Program funds, and adopted Resolution No. 9654-20 authorizing then City Manager, Scott Stiles, to execute the PLHA Grant Application, PLHA standard agreement and any associated documents.

The grant provides funding for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing the unmet housing needs of the community. Garden Grove was awarded $5,966,058 for the production of affordable housing to households at or below 60% of the Area Median Income; operation of the Yale Transitional Center providing shelter and services to homeless individuals; and for a First Time Homebuyer Program offering down payment assistance loans to low income households.

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has requested for the City Council to adopt a new resolution that authorizes our current City Manager to execute PLHA forms and documents and rescinds the previous Resolution No. 9654-20. The new resolution will allow staff to continue to implement PLHA approved activities and for the City to be reimbursed for these activities by HCD through our grant allocation.

There is no impact to the General Fund; rescinding Resolution No. 9654-20 and adopting the attached Resolution will allow the City to continue to expend PLHA funds to address the unmet housing needs of our community.

It is recommended the City Council:

• Adopt the Resolution for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Grant, authorize the City Manager to execute any PLHA associated documents; and rescind Resolution No. 9654-20.

By:    Monica Covarrubias

         Senior Project Manager

         Office of Economic Development