CC Resolution No. 19-137 Authorizing Application for, and Receipt of, SB 2 Planning Grants Program Funds RESOLUTION NO. 19-137
A RESOLUTION OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION FOR,AND RECEIPT OF, SB 2 PLANNING GRANTS PROGRAM
FUNDS
WHEREAS, the State of California, Department of Housing and Community
Development (Department) has issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) dated
March 28, 2019, for its Planning Grants Program (PGP); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cupertino desires to submit a project
application for the PGP program to accelerate the production of housing and will submit
a 2019 PGP grant application as described in the Planning Grants Program NOFA and SB
2 Planning Grants Program Guidelines released by the Department for the PGP Program;
and
WHEREAS, the Department is authorized to provide up to$123 million under the
SB 2 Planning Grants Program from the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund for
assistance to Counties (as described in Health and Safety Code section 50470 et seq.
(Chapter 364, Statutes of 2017 (SB 2)) related to the PGP Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council is hereby authorized and directed to apply for and
submit to the Department the 2019 Planning Grants Program application in the
amount of$310,000; and ,I
SECTION 2. In connection with the PGP grant, if the application is approved by
the Department,the City Manager is authorized to enter into, execute, and deliver
a State of California Agreement(Standard Agreement)for the amount of$310,000,
and any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to
evidence and secure the PGP grant, the City's obligations related thereto, and all
amendments thereto (collectively, the "PGP Grant Documents"); and j
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SECTION 3. The City shall be subject to the terms and conditions as specified in
the Standard Agreement, the SB 2 Planning Grants Program Guidelines, and any
applicable PGP guidelines published by the Department. Funds are to be used for t
allowable expenditures as specifically identified in the Standard Agreement. The
application in full is incorporated as part of the Standard Agreement. Any and all
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activities funded, information provided, and timelines represented in the
application will be 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 Planning Grants NOFA, the Planning Grants Program Guidelines, and
2019 Planning Grants Program Application; and
SECTION 4. The City Manager is authorized to execute the City of Cupertino
Planning Grants Program application, the PGP Grant Documents, and any
amendments thereto, on behalf of the City as required by the Department for j
receipt of the PGP Grant.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 19th day of November 2019,by the following vote:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES: Scharf, Chao, Paul, Willey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Sinks
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED:
Steven Scharf,Mayor Date
City of Cupertino
ATTEST:
Grace Schmidt, City Clerk Date ___�
SB 2 Planning Grants Program Application
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me
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State of California
Governor Gavin Newsom
Alexis Podesta, Secretary
Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency
Ben Metcalf, Director
Department of Housing and Community Development
2020 West El Camino, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95833
Website: http://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/active-funding/planning-
grants.shtml
Email: sb2planninggrant(q-).hcd.ca.qov
March 28, 2019
Revised July 10, 2019
SB 2 Planning Grants Application
Planning Grants Program Application Packaging Instructions
The applicant is applying to the Department of Housing and Community
Development (Department) for a grant authorized underneath the Planning Grants
Program (PGP) provisions of SB 2 (Chapter 364, Statutes of 2017). The PGP program
is intended for the preparation, adoption, and implementation of plans that streamline
housing approvals and accelerate housing production. Please refer to the SB 2
Planning Grants Program Guidelines and Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for
detailed information on eligible activities, applicants, and awards. If you have questions
regarding this application or the PGP, email sb2planninggrant(cD_hcd.ca.gov.
If approved for funding, this grant application will be a part of your Standard Agreement
with the Department. In order to be considered for funding, all sections of this application,
including attachments and exhibits if required, must be complete and accurate.
Pursuant to Section X of the NOFA, all applicants must submit a complete, signed,
original application package and an electronic copy on CD or USB flash drive
containing the following documentation, in the order listed below, to the Department by
the specified due date in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) in order to be
considered for award:
1) A complete, signed, original application (the Department will only accept this fillable
pdf as the application) with the following attachments:
a. Attachment 1: State and Other Planning Priorities (All applicants must submit
this form to self-certify compliance)
b. Attachment 2: Nexus to Accelerating Housing Production - NOTE: if the
applicant is proposing only Priority Policy Areas (PPA), as defined in section VIII,
subsection (3) of the NOFA, do not fill out Attachment 2. However, if the applicant
is proposing to fund PPAs AND other activities that are not considered PPAs, the
application must demonstrate how these other activities have a nexus to
accelerating housing production by filling out Attachment 2 of this application.
2) A fully executed resolution authorizing application for, and receipt of, PGP funds (see
Attachment 3: Sample Resolution).
3) A fully executed Government Agency Taxpayer ID Form (available as a download
from the SB 2 Planning Grants webpage at http://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-
funding/active-funding/planning-grants.shtml).
4) If the applicant is partnering with another local government or other entity pursuant to
Article II, Section 200 of the SB 2 Planning Grant Program Guidelines (the
"Guidelines"), include a copy of the legally binding agreement.
5) Other documentation (e.g., letters of support, scope of work, etc.) if needed.
NOTE: All local governments must submit a separate, signed application package,
notwithstanding whether it will partner with another form of government or entity. Only
one application per locality will be accepted by the Department. Joint applications are
not allowed.
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A. Applicant Information
Pursuant to Article ll, Section 200 of the Guidelines, local governments may partner through legally binding
agreements with other forms of governments or entities. However, all local governments must submit separate,
signed application packages that identify theirrespective responsibilities and deliverables, even if partnering with
other entities.
Is the applicant partnering with another eligible local government entity?
*Yes *If Yes, the application package must include a fully executed copy of the legally binding
No agreement. Provide the partners'names) and type(s) below for reference only.
Complete the following Applicant information
Applicant's Name
Applicant's Agency Type
Applicant's Mailing Address
City
State California Zip Code
County
Website
Authorized Representative Name
Authorized Representative Title
Phone Fax
Email
Contact Person Name
Contact Person Title
Phone Fax
Email
Partner(s) Name (if applicable)
Partner Agency Type
Partner(s) Name (if applicable)
Partner Agency Type
Proposed Grant Amount $
B. Applicant Certification
As the official designated by the governing body, I hereby certify that if approved by HCD for funding through the
Planning Grants Program (PGP), the assumes the
responsibilities specified in the 2019 Notice of Funding Availability and PGP guidelines, and certifies that the
information, statements, and other contents contained in this application are true and correct.
Signature: Name:
Date: Title:
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C. Threshold Requirements
Pursuant to Section 201(a) through (d) of the Guidelines, all applicants must meet the following threshold criteria
in items 1-4 below to be eligible for an award.
1. Does the applicant have an adopted housing element found to be in substantial compliance by the
Department on or before the date of the applicant's submission of their SB 2 Planning Grant application?
Yes Date of HCD Review Letter:
No
❑ The Applicant requests HCD to consider housing element compliance threshold as met due to significant
progress achieved in meeting housing element requirements.
2. Has the applicant submitted to the Department the Annual Progress Report (APR) for the current or
prior year on or before the date of submission of their SB 2 Planning Grant application?
Yes APR Date Submitted
2017 CY Report
2018 CY Report
Q No
3. Is the applicant utilizing one of the Priority Policy Areas listed below (as defined in section Vlll,
subsection 3 of the NOFA)?
*If the applicant is proposing only Priority Policy Areas, do not fill out Attachment 2. However, if
❑ *Yes the applicant is proposing to fund PPAs AND other activities that are not considered PPAs, the
application must demonstrate how these other activities have a nexus to accelerating housing
roduction by filling out Attachment 2 of this a oplication.
Specific Plans or Housing related
Rezone to permit Dwelling Units or Expedited
Objective design form based codes Accessory infrastructure by-right and development coupled with other low-cost processing financing
and fee
standards CEQA reduction
streamliningbuilding strategies strategies
If an applicant is not proposing Priority Policy Areas, the application must include an explanation
No and document the plans or processes'nexus and impact on accelerating housing production based
on a reasonable and verifiable methodology and must submit Attachment 2 in the Application
pursuant to section Vlll, subsection 3 of the NOFA.
The applicant is proposing PPAs and other activities not considered PPAs and is demonstrating how these
activities have a nexus to accelerating housing production by submitting Attachment 2.
4. Does the applicant demonstrate that the locality is consistent with State Yes No
Planning or Other Priorities, as certified in Attachment I? T 1:71
*If No, consistency may be demonstrated through activities (not necessarily proposed for SB 2 funding) that were
completed within the last five years, as certified in Attachment 1.
5. is a completed and signed resolution included with the application package? Yes No
See Attachment 3, "Sample Resolution" I n
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D. Proposed Activities Checklist (Section VI, items (1) through (17) of the NOFA)
Check all activities the locality is undertaking for their PGP efforts below. Activities must match Section E. Project
Description, and Section F. Timeline and Budget.
1 ❑ updates to general plans, community plans, specific plans, local planning related to implementation
of sustainable communities strategies, or local coastal plans
2 updates to zoning ordinances
3 ❑ environmental analyses that eliminate the need for project-specific review
4 ❑ local process improvements that improve and expedite local planning
a smaller geography with a significant impact on housing production including an overlay district,
5 ❑ project level specific plan or development standards modifications proposed for significant areas of
a locality, such as corridors, downtown or priority growth areas
6 ❑ the creation or enhancement of a housing sustainability district pursuant to AB 73 (Chapter 371,
Statutes of 2017
7 ❑ workforce housing opportunity zone pursuant to SB 540 (Chapter 369, Statutes of 2017)
8 ❑ zoning for by-right supportive housing, pursuant to Government Code section 65651 (Chapter 753,
Statutes of 2018
9 Elzoning incentives for housing for persons with special needs, including persons with developmental
disabilities
10 rezoning to meet requirements pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.2(c)and other rezoning
efforts to facilitate supply and affordability
11 ❑ rezoning for multifamily housing in high resource areas (according to Tax Credit Allocation
Comm ittee/Housing Community Development Opportunity Area Maps)
12 pre-approved architectural and site plans
13 ❑ regional housing trust fund plans
14 ❑ funding plans for SB 2 Year 2 going forward
15 infrastructure financing plans
environmental hazard assessments; data collection on permit tracking; feasibility studies, site
16 ❑ analysis, or other background studies that are ancillary and part of a proposed activity with a nexus
to accelerating housing production
17 ❑ Other activities demonstrating a nexus to accelerating housing production
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E. Project Description
Provide a description of the project and the scope of work to be performed below. Use Appendix A for additional
information if necessary. Note: If partnering with another local government or entity, be sure to clarify the
responsibilities and deliverables of your locality pursuant to such partnership.
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F. Project Timeline and Budget
Project Name
Objective Responsible Party Est. Cost Begin End
Applicant
Partner
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Total Est. Cost $ 0
*Priority Policy Area (PPA)
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G. Legislative Information
District # Legislator Name
Federal
Congressional
District
State Assembly
District
State Senate
District
Applicants can find their respective State Senate representatives at https.11www.senate.ca.pov/,
and their respective State Assembly representatives at https:llwww.assemblV.ca.gov/.
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Attachment 1: State and Other Planning Priorities Certification (Page 1 of 3)
Pursuant to Section 201(d) of the Guidelines, all applicants must demonstrate that the locality is consistent with
State Planning or Other Planning Priorities by certifying that at least one activity was completed in 1) State
Planning Priorities (i.e., lnfill and Equity, Resource Protection, Efficient Development Patterns) or 2) Other
Planning Priorities (i.e., Affordability, Conservation, or Climate Change). Consistency may be demonstrated
through activities (not necessarily proposed for SB 2 funding) that were completed within the last five years.
Complete the following self-certification by selecting one or more of the policy areas in the following tables by
inserting the date completed for each applicable action, briefly describing the action taken, and certifying.
State Planning Priorities
Date Completed Brief Description of the Action Taken
Promote lnfill and Equity
Rehabilitating, maintaining, and improving existing infrastructure that supports infill development and
appropriate reuse and redevelopment of previously developed, underutilized land that is presently served by
transit, streets, water, sewer, and other essential services, particularly in underserved areas.
Seek or utilize funding or support strategies to facilitate opportunities for infill development.
Other describe how this meets subarea objective)
Promote Resource Protection
Protecting, preserving, and enhancing the state's most valuable natural resources, including working
landscapes such as farm, range, and forest lands;natural lands such as wetlands, watersheds, wildlife habitats,
and other wildlands; recreation lands such as parks, trails, greenbelts, and other open space; and landscapes
with locally uni ue features and areas identified by the state as deserving s ecial protection.
Actively seek a variety of funding opportunities to promote resource protection in underserved communities.
Other(describe how this meets subarea objective)
Encourage Efficient Development Patterns
Ensuring that any infrastructure associated with development, other than infill development, supports new
development that does the following:
(1) Uses land efficient) .
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Attachment 1: State and Other Planning Priorities Certification (Page 2 of 3)
(2) Is built adjacent to existing developed areas to the extent consistent with environmental protection.
(3) Is located in an area appropriately planned for growth.
(4) Is served b adequate transportation and other essential utilities and services.
(5) Minimizes ongoing costs to taxpayers.
Other(describe how this meets subarea objective)
Other Planning Priorities
Affordability and Housing Choices
Incentives and other mechanisms beyond State Density Bonus Law to encourage housing with affordability
terms.
Efforts beyond state law to promote accessory dwelling units or other strategies to intensify single-family
neighborhoods with more housing choices and affordability.
Upzoning or other zoning modifications to promote a variety of housing choices and densities.
Utilizing surplus lands to promote affordable housing choices.
Efforts to address infrastructure deficiencies in disadvantaged communities pursuant to Government Code
Section 65302.10.
Other(describe how this meets subarea objective)
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Attachment 1: State and Other Planning Priorities Certification (Page 3 of 3)
Conservation of Existing Affordable Housing Stock
Policies, programs or ordinances to conserve stock such as an at-risk preservation ordinance, mobilehome park
overlay zone, condominium conversion ordinance and acquisition and rehabilitation of market rate housing
programs.
Policies, programs and ordinances to protect and support tenants such as rent stabilization, anti-displacement
strategies, first right of refusal policies, resources to assist tenant organization and education and `just cause"
eviction policies.
Other describe how this meets subarea objective
Climate Adaptation
Building standards, zoning and site planning requirements that address flood and fire safety, climate adaptation
and hazard miti ation.
Long-term planning that addresses wildfire, land use for disadvantaged communities, and flood and local hazard
mitigation.
Community engagement that provides information and consultation through a variety of methods such as
meetings, workshops, and surveys and that focuses on vulnerable populations (e.g., seniors, people with
disabilities, homeless, etc.).
Other describe how this meets subarea objective
State and Other Planning Priorities Certification
I certify under penalty of perjury that all of the information contained in this PGP State Planning and Other
Planning Priorities certification form (pages 9, 10, and 11 of this application) is true and correct.
Certifying Officials Name:
Certifying Official's Title:
Certifying Official's Signature:
Certification Date:
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Attachment 2: Application Nexus to Accelerating Housing Production
Fill out Attachment 2 only if the applicant answered "No" to item 3 in Section C or is utilizing Policy
Priority Areas AND other activities not designated as such. Applicants answering "Yes"to question 3
in Section C and utilizing ONLYPriority Policy Areas are automatically deemed to demonstrate a nexus
to accelerating housing production, and do not need to complete this form.
Pursuant to section Vlll, subsection (4) of the NOFA, applicants shall demonstrate how the application includes
a nexus to accelerating housing production. Please complete the following chart by providing information about
the current conditions and expected outcomes with respect to the planned activity and housing
production. Please attach documentation as necessary and see the NOFA for additional details.
Quantify how the activity accelerates production below and use Appendix B to explain the activity
and its nexus to accelerating housing production if necessary.
Type (Select at least one) *Baseline *'"Projected ***Difference Notes
Timing (e.g., reduced number
of processing days)
Development cost(e.g., land,
fees, financing, construction
costs per unit)
Approval certainty and
reduction in discretionary
review(e.g., prior versus
proposed standard and level of
discretion)
Entitlement streamlining (e.g.,
number of approvals)
Feasibility of development
Infrastructure capacity (e.g.,
number of units)
Impact on housing supply and
affordability (e.g., number of
units)
*Baseline-Current conditions in the jurisdiction
(e.g. 6-month development application review, or existing number of units in a planning area)
**Projected-Expected conditions in the jurisdiction because of the planning grant actions
(e.g. 2-month development application review)
***Difference-Potential change resulting from the planning grant actions
(e.g., 4-month acceleration in permitting, creating a more expedient development process)
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Attachment 3: Sample Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE [CITY COUNCIL/COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS] OF
_[CITY, COUNTY NAME]_
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR, AND RECEIPT OF,
SB 2 PLANNING GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDS
WHEREAS, the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development(Department) has issued a
Notice of Funding Availability(NOFA)dated March 28, 2019, for its Planning Grants Program (PGP); and
WHEREAS, the[City Council/County Board of Supervisors]of (City/County)desires to submit a project
application for the PGP program to accelerate the production of housing and will submit a 2019 PGP grant application as
described in the Planning Grants Program NOFA and SB 2 Planning Grants Program Guidelines released by the
Department for the PGP Program; and
WHEREAS, the Department is authorized to provide up to$123 million under the SB 2 Planning Grants Program from
the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund for assistance to Counties (as described in Health and Safety Code section
50470 et seq. (Chapter 364, Statutes of 2017(SB 2)) related to the PGP Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE[CITY COUNCIL/COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS] OF
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The [City Council/County Board of Supervisors] is hereby authorized and directed to apply for and submit to
the Department the 2019 Planning Grants Program application released March 28, 2019 in the amount of
SECTION 2. In connection with the PGP grant, if the application is approved by the Department, the [insert
designee title, e.g. City Manager, Executive Office, etc] is authorized to enter into, execute, and deliver a State of California
Agreement(Standard Agreement)for the amount of$ , and any and all other documents
required or deemed necessary or appropriate to evidence and secure the PGP grant, the [City/County's] obligations
related thereto, and all amendments thereto(collectively, the "PGP Grant Documents").
SECTION 3. The [City/County] shall be subject to the terms and conditions as specified in the Standard Agreement, the
SB 2 Planning Grants Program Guidelines, and any applicable PGP 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 enforceable through the executed Standard Agreement. The [City Council/County
Board of Supervisors] 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 Planning Grants NOFA, the Planning Grants Program
Guidelines, and 2019 Planning Grants Program Application.
SECTION 4. The [insert the title of City Council/County Board of Supervisors Executive or designee] is authorized to
execute the [City/County] of Planning Grants Program application, the PGP Grant Documents, and any
amendments thereto, on behalf of the [City/County] as required by the Department for receipt of the PGP Grant.
ADOPTED 2019, by the [City/County] Board of Supervisors of the County of
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
County Executive
ATTEST:APPROVED AS TO FORM:
County Clerk County Attorney
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Appendix A
Use this area for additional information if necessary.
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Appendix B
Use this page to explain the nexus to accelerating housing production or for project description.
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