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File Number: 23-149 State HCD will notify Homekey applicants within 60 to 90 days from application submittal if they are approved or denied for funding. The City anticipates notification by August or September 2023. There is no planning/zoning approval for Phase 1 because the proposed navigation center/shelter complies with Assembly Bill (AB) 101 (Low Barrier Navigation Center By Right Processing) approved by the State in 2019. However, the proposed Phase 1 (Interim) project will need to submit for building permits, which the City will expedite so that renovations can begin quickly. Homekey requires the Interim Shelter/Nav Center be open and operating within 15 months from date of award, but the City and its partners plan to open within 12 months (Summer/early Fall 2024). Because Homekey Round 3 will be highly competitive, the City’s alternative plan is to purchase the Nimitz Motel and return to City Council to seek direction on next steps including finding additional public funding to renovate and operate the motel as an interim shelter/navigation center or to move immediately towards building new higher density permanent supportive housing. Previous Actions ·February 9, 2021 - City Council Work Session on proposal for a new navigation center and supportive housing for the homeless. ·March 21, 2022 - City Council approved purchase and sale agreement for acquisition of the Nimitz Motel at 555 Lewelling Blvd. ·April 18, 2022 - City Council approved submittal of application to State Project Homekey 2.0 Round. ·July 18, 2022 - Staff presentation on Project Homekey 2.0 application. ·October 17, 2022 - City Council approved extension of the PSA to March 15, 2022. ·March 6, 2023 - City Council approved final extension of the PSA to August 30, 2023 (with option to exercise two 30-day extensions to October 30, 2023). ·March 20, 2023 - City Council approved allocation of surplus funds to projects/activities including up to $3,200,000.00 as bridge funding to acquire the Nimitz Motel if Homekey 3.0 funding has not been released to the City by the close of escrow in Fall 2023. Applicable General Plan Policies ·Goal 58: Special Needs Populations - Proactively address the special housing needs of the community, including seniors, disabled individuals, single parents, large families, and the homeless. o Action 58.09-B Transitional/Permanent Supportive Housing - Continue to provide financial support to develop and operate supportive and transitional housing facilities, including those located in nearby communities that are accessible to persons who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in San Leandro. Page 5 City of San Leandro Printed on 5/31/2023