city of Chula Vista

File #: 17-0510    Name: HUD Federal Grants Public Hearing
Type: Public Hearing Status: Passed
In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/19/2017 Final action: 12/19/2017
Title: PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2016/2017 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) AND SOLICITATION OF INPUT ON FUNDING PRIORITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME), AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) FOR THE 2018/2019 PROGRAM YEAR
Sponsors: Angelica Davis
Attachments: 1. Attachment 1 - CAPER letter, 2. Attachment 2 - Needs and Priorities
Related files: 18-0153
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PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2016/2017 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) AND SOLICITATION OF INPUT ON FUNDING PRIORITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME), AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) FOR THE 2018/2019 PROGRAM YEAR

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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council conduct the public hearing and accept the year-end report.

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SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista is required to prepare a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City's U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant programs, which include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). This report provides a summary of activities undertaken during the last fiscal year (2016/17) towards meeting the goals of the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan. In addition, a public hearing is being held to solicit public input on funding priorities for the upcoming grant year (2018/2019).

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The proposed activities 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 an administrative function, and is not site specific project(s) and will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060 (c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, these activities are not subject to CEQA. Under NEPA, the activity qualifies for a Certification of Exemption.

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Environmental Determination
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 are not considered "Projects" as defined under Section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guid...

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