City Council

26. City Council: 25-743 Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider establishing reasonable preferences for seniors and veterans among the qualifying population groups of those experiencing homelessness, at-risk of homelessness, or are part of a vulnerable population for HOME Investment Partnerships-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) projects or activities. 2. Adopt a resolution approving the Second Amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Annual Action Plan (“Action Plan”) to incorporate an amended HOME-ARP Allocation Plan establishing reasonable preferences for those benefiting qualified populations; authorizing its submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and authorize the City Manager or their designee to finalize the draft HOME-ARP Plan and execute documents related to the Second Amendment of the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan and HOME-ARP Allocation Plan on behalf of the City. A) Mayor opens public hearing B) Mayor requests disclosure of Councilmember and constituent contacts and correspondence C) Clerk presents correspondence and/or petitions D) Testimony beginning with Leilani Hines, Housing & Neighborhood Services Director E) Recommendation - adopt resolution