CC Resolution No. 21-056 Approving Substantial Amendments to FY 2019-20 Annual Action Plan and FY 2015-20 Consolidated Plan to Assist Unhoused Members of Emcampments RESOLUTION NO. 21-056
A RESOLUTION OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE FY 2019-20 ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN AND FY 2015-20 CONSOLIDATED PLAN TO ASSIST UNHOUSED
MEMBERS OF THE ENCAMPMENTS LOCATED ALONG WOLFE ROAD
NEAR INTERSTATE 280 (WOLFE ROAD ENCAMPMENT) TO MITIGATE
SAFETY HAZARDS INCLUDING COVID-19; AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING
FOR THE SENIOR MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAM, WHICH ARE ELIGIBLE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
ACTIVITIES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19.
WHEREAS, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
provides that funds be made available for the CDBG Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino wishes to apply for funds as an
Entitlement Jurisdiction under said Act; and
WHEREAS, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Acts
(CARES Act) (H.R. 748), which provided $5 billion to the CDBG program to
rapidly respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, was signed into law on March 27,
2020.
WHEREAS, with the passage of the CARES Act, the City has been allocated
$553,000 in CDBG Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds for COVID-19 response
activities. To access these CDBG-CV funds, HUD is requiring the City to
substantially amend its FY 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan and its FY 2019-2020
Annual Action Plan (Exhibit A).
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2020, the Cupertino City Council approved an
allocation of $229,017 of Cupertino's future CDBG-CV2 funds made available
through the Federal stimulus CARES Act towards the creation of a Small Business
Relief Grant Program.
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2021, the Cupertino City Council approved an
allocation of $229,017 of Cupertino's future CDBG-CV3 funds made available
through the Federal stimulus CARES Act to provide funding to assist unhoused
members of the Wolfe Road encampment to mitigate safety hazards including
COVID-19; and to provide funding for the Senior Meal Delivery Program.
Resolution No. 21-056
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby
approve the substantial amendments to the FY 2019-20 Annual Action Plan and
FY 2015-20 Consolidated Plan to provide funding to assist unhoused members of
the encampments located along Wolfe Road near Interstate 280 (Wolfe Road
encampment) to mitigate safety hazards including COVID-19; and to provide
funding for the Senior Meal Delivery Program, which are eligible Department Of
Housing And Urban Development (HUD) activities in response to COVID-19
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 15f day of June, 2021,by the following vote:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES: Paul, Chao, Moore, Wei, Willey
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED:
713/z -z /
Darcy Paul,Mayor Date
City of Cupertino
ATTEST:
Kirsten Squarcia, City Clerk Date
Exhibit A
CUPERTINO
Substantial Amendments to HUD
FY 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan and FY 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan
The substantial amendments to the City of Cupertino's HUD-approved FY 2019-20 Annual Action Plan
and FY 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan addresses the community needs resulting from the COVID-19
pandemic. The City of Cupertino, as an entitlement jurisdiction, is required by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development(HUD)to submit a five-year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action
Plans in order to receive annual federal Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) funds that the
City utilizes to address community development needs.
Background
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Acts (CARES Act) (H.R. 748),which provided $5
billion to the CDBG program to rapidly respond to the COVID-19 pandemic,was signed into law on
March 27,2020. With the passage of the CARES Act, the City of Cupertino had been initially allocated j
$229,017 in CDBG Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds for COVID-19 response activities. On June 21,
2020, the City Council approved of a subsequent Substantial Amendment to the FY 2015-2020
Consolidated Plan, 2019-20 Annual Action Plan, and Citizen Participation Plan. Subsequently, the City I
of Cupertino was allocated an additional $324,922 in CDBG-CV funds for COVID-19 response
activities. To access these CDBG-CV funds, HUD is requiring the City to substantially amend its FY
2019-2020 Annual Action Plan and its FY 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan. The Substantial Amendments
to these documents are explained in detail on subsequent pages of this document.
The CARES Act, in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate its health and economic
impacts, also provided specific waivers and permitted flexibility in CDBG program requirements that
include suspending the 15 percent cap on funding public services, reducing the public comment period
from 30 to 5 days, and allowing the option of virtual meetings in lieu of in-person public hearings in
order to comply with national and local social gathering requirements.
Public Process
The City is providing notice of a five-day public comment period as part of the HUD public
participation exemption process. The 5-day comment period for the Substantial Amendments is June 10-
15, 2021. The Substantial Amendments are posted on the City's CDBG website
(htlps://www.cupertino.org/our-city/departments/community-development/housing/community_
development-block-grant-program) to solicit Cupertino residents' input and comments. Additionally,
one "virtual"public hearing will be held to provide opportunities for public comment:
June 15th, 2020—City Council consideration of Substantial Amendments adoption, 6:45pm,
Virtual Meeting, which can be found here:
https:HMertino.legistar.com/DepartmentDetail.aspx?ID=22534&GUID=759DE527-B7CF-
4B4C-88AB-B83875AB732D&Mode=MainBody
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• Related documents can also be viewed on the City's CDBG website:
https•//www cupertino or our-city/departments/communi -development/housing/community-
development-block-grant-program
Comments may also be provided to Gabriel Borden, Senior Housing Planner,by email
( ag brielb(aD,cupertino.org),phone(408-777-1360) or in writing addressed to:
City of Cupertino
ATTN: CDBG
Community Development Department
10300 Torre Ave
Cupertino, CA 95014
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Substantial Amendments to
FY 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan
The FY 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan is substantially amended to allocate additional CDBG-
CV funds to the following eligible activities that prevent and respond to the spread of COVID-
19.
AP-15 Expected Resources
An additional $324,922 in CDBG-CV funds is identified as additional financial resources.
AP-20 Goals
Funding amounts have been adjusted to include the additional $324,922 in CDBG-CV funds.
Table 7 - Goals Sum mar
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome
Order Year Yea Area Addressed Indicator
r
1 Affordable 2015 2019 Affordable Citywide Affordable CDBG: Rental units
Housing Housing Housing $245,185.20 Rehabilitated: 5
Homeowner
Housing
Rehabilitated: 7
2 Homelessness 2015 2019 Homeless Citywide Homelessness CDBG: Public service
$35,646.16 activities other than
Low/Moderate
CDBG-CV: Income Housing
$234,672.03 Benefit
110 Persons
Assisted
3 Strengthen 2015 2019 Non-Housing Citywide Community CDBG: Public service
Neighborhoo Special Services and $20,935.04 activities other than
ds Needs Non- Public Low/Moderate
Housing Improvement CDBG-CV: Income Housing
Community s $25,265.57 Benefit:63 Persons
Development Assisted
4 Fair Housing 2015 2019 Non-Housing Citywide Fair Housing CDBG: $0 Public service
Community activities other than
Development Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 15 Persons
Assisted
5 Community 2019 2019 Economic N/A Economic CDBG-CV Up to 10 small
Development Development Development $183,213.60 business grants will
Needs— be provided to a
COVID-19 maximum of 10
Response qualified
businesses.
I
I
AP-35 Projects
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The following COVID-19 related activities are proposed to be funded with the City's CDBG-CV
funds. The proposed activities meet one of the three National Objectives as required by CDBG
regulations:
• Benefit low- and moderate-income persons;
• Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or
• Meet an urgent need.
The new proposed programs are the:
• The Cupertino Homelessness Task Force identified the encampments located along
Wolfe Road near Interstate 280 (Wolfe Road encampment) as a serious concern due to
the COVID-19 pandemic, inclement weather, and proximity to high-speed traffic entering
the freeway. Since July 2020,regular and continuous outreach efforts lead by the Santa
Clara County Office of Supportive Housing (OSH) and Abode Services have identified
and assessed fifteen unhoused individuals residing at the Wolfe Road encampment.
o Wolfe Rd. Encampment—Emergency Services: Through a cooperative effort
between the City, OSH, and Abode Services, it has been determined that six or
more months of temporary lodging, supportive services, and storage could
provide a pathway to housing for the remaining ten encampment members.
o Wolfe Rd.Encampment—Sanitation Services: The City provided sanitation
services to the residents of the encampment,including toilets and hand-washing
stations.
• The Senior Meal Delivery Program: Provides meals for up to 42 seniors (aged 52 and
older)in need while supporting local business. The meals are scheduled twice week and
provide relief for seniors who are confined to their homes due to health or mobility
reasons and to follow the stay-at-home orders issued in response to the COVID-19
pandemic.
Activity CDBG-CV National Objective CDBG Matrix
Amount Code
Wolfe Rd. $229,210.73 Low Mod Limited 050, 05S, 05X,
Encampment— Clientele(LMC)
Emergency
Services
Low Mod Limited 05M
Wolfe Rd. $5,461.30 Clientele(LMC)
Encampment—
Sanitation Services
Low Mod Limited
Meals on Wheels $25,265.57 Clientele LMC 05A
Administration $64,984.40
Total $324,922.00
*Must meet requirements of 24 CFR 570.208(a)(4)
**Matrix codes are used to indicate but do not establish activity eligibility in accordance with the
CDBG program regulations 24 CFR 570.201-207.
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Substantial Amendments to
FY 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan
The FY 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan is substantially amended to allocate CDBG-CV funds.
SP-35 Anticipated Resources
An additional $324,922 in CDBG-CV funds is identified as additional financial resources in
Table 76—Anticipated Resources.
SP-45 Goals Summary
Funding amounts have been adjusted to include the additional $324,922 in CDBG-CV funds.
Goal #5: Economic Development
Table 79—Goals Summary
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal
Order Year Year Area Addressed Outcome
Indicator
1 Affordable 2015 2020 . Affordable N/A Affordable CDBG: Rental units
Housing Housing Housing $969,595 rehabilitated:
12 Housing
Units
2 Homelessness 2015 2020 . Homeless N/A Homelessness CDBG: Public
$80,000 service
activities
CDBG-CV: other than
$234,672.03 for low/mod
income
housing
benefit:
350 Persons
Assisted
3 Strengthen 2015 2020 . Non-housing N/A Community CDBG: Public
Neighborhoods Community Services and $269,332 service
Development Public activities
Non- Improvements CDBG-CV: other than
Homeless $25,265.57 for low/mod
Special income
Needs housing
benefit:
86 Persons
Assisted
Public
facility or
infra-
structure
activities
other than
for low/mod
income
housing
benefit:
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17 Persons
Assisted
4 Fair Housing 2015 2020 • Non- N/A Fair Housing CDBG: Public
Housing $26,933 service
Community activities
Development other than
for low/mod
income
housing
benefit:
45 persons
assisted
5 Community 2019 2020 • Economic N/A Economic CDBG-CV Up to 10
Development Development Development $183,213.60 small
Needs— business
COVID-19 grants will
Response be provided
to a
maximum of
10 qualified
businesses.
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