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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-064 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME), AND THE EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAMS; (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ELIGIBLE PROJECTS WITH EACH SUB-RECIPIENT / CONTRACTOR / DEVELOPER IDENTIFIED IN THE ACTION PLAN; (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TWO CDBG FUNDED PROGRAMS; AND, (4) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
As a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement community, the City receives grant funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships Act Program (HOME). The HUD grant funds are distributed to provide housing, economic opportunities and a suitable living environment for low and moderate income persons. On March 11, 2014, the City Council held a Public Hearing on draft recommendations for the 2014/15 CDBG, HOME and ESG funds to be included in its Action Plan as application to HUD. Staff is requesting approval of the final 2014/15 Action Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activities for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The proposed activities, with the exception of one, are not considered "Projects" as defined under Section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposals consist of a reporting action, is not for a si...
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