HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-20RESOLUTION 25-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS
ALTOS HILLS APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A LOCAL EARLY
ACTION PLANNING (LEAP) GRANT UP TO $65,000 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH A PLANNING CONSULTING FIRM NOT TO EXCEED $50,000
WHEREAS, the Department of housing and Community Development (HCD) administers a
program to help cities prioritize planning activities that accelerate housing production by providing
funding, incentives, and resources to local governments; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Altos Hills is eligible for a grant of up to $65,000 based the Town's
January 1, 2019 population; and
WHEREAS, On March 19, 2020 the City Council approved a resolution authorizing the submittal
of an application for the LEAP grant program and staff would return at a later date with a proposal
on how to use the funds; and
WHEREAS, staff is proposing to use the available grant funds to conduct a Town -wide accessory
dwelling unit (ADU) survey similar to the survey that was completed in June 2014; and
WHEREAS, staff has engaged with a local planning consulting firm, the M -Group, to help
administer the ADU survey, analyze the results and look at policy options that could be
implemented to support the Town reaching its affordable housing goals.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby authorizes an
application for a Local Early Action Planning grant up to $65,000 and authorizing the City
Manager to execute a contract with a planning consulting firm not to exceed $50,000.
The above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of
Los Altos Hills at a regular meeting held on 18th of June 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Wu, Tankha, Corrigan, Spreen, Tyson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Deborah L. Padovan, City Cleric
By:
Michelle u, Mayor
Resolution 25-20
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