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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Submission of an Application for the State of California Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) Grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development by the Housing and Human Services Department.
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Meeting Date: March 16, 2026
Contact Person/Dept.: Arames White - Shearin/ Housing and Human Services Dept.
Phone Number: (310) 253-6022
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (03/12/2026)
Department Approval: Mark E. Muenzer, Planning & Development Director, Interim Housing & Human Services Director (3/5/2026) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of the HCD Round 4 Notice of Funding Availability pertaining to the Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) Grant in the amount up to $750,000; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to submit the application and if awarded, to accept and administer the grant funds in accordance with the grant requirements and based on the recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Housing and Homelessness (ACOHH) and the City Council Standing Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee (Vice Mayor Fish and Council Member McMorrin) (Subcommittee) to prioritize funding to establish a right-to-counsel program and/or rental assistance program.
BACKGROUND
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) released program guidelines (Guidelines) for funding through the Prohousing Incentive Program (Program). The Program is designed to encourage cities and counties to obtain Prohousing Designation. The Program is funded through the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund (Fund). The Fund utilizes real estate transaction fees collected a...
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