HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4a. Authorize Staff to submit a Joint Application for the Homekey Round 3 Grant Program in conjunction with People's Self Help Housing Item 4a
Department: Community Development
Cost Center: 4008
For Agenda of: 7/24/2023
Placement: Business
Estimated Time: NA
FROM: Timmi Tway, Community Development Director
Prepared By: Teresa McClish, Housing Policy and Programs Manager
Daisy Wiberg, Acting Homelessness Response Manager
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT A JOINT APPLICATION FOR
HOMEKEY ROUND 3 GRANT PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH PEOPLE’S SELF
HELP HOUSING CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZE ALLOCATION OF $400,000 IN
AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDS
RECOMMENDATION
1. Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo, California, authorizing Joint Application to, and participation in, the
Homekey Program” in conjunction with People’s Self Help Housing Corporation
(PSHHC) for a 50-75 unit permanent supportive housing project located at 1433 Calle
Joaquin in a total amount not to exceed $22,000,000; and
2. Allocate $400,000 of Affordable Housing Funds to provide for a local match for the
project; and
3. Direct staff to work with PSHHC to complete the due diligence necessary for the
application; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the grant documents ; and
5. Direct Staff to return to the City Council with a Memorandum of Agreement outlining
partnership, service, program, and funding commitments prior to accepting Homekey
Program funds.
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Homekey Grant program, administered through the California Department of Housing
and Community Development (HCD), is a proven model for state, regional, and Local
Public Entities to support the acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of a broad range
of housing types to rapidly facilitate Permanent or Interim Housing for those most in need.
City staff has worked closely with PSHHC to develop at Homekey Round 3 grant
application to increase permanent supportive housing units to implement the City’s
Homelessness Response Strategic Plan and support the Countywide Plan to Address
Homelessness. PSHHC has secured site control through a purchase and sale agreement
for the Calle Joaquin Homekey project site to rehabilitate the building onsite for 50-75
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permanent supportive housing units. The Homekey Round 3 grant deadline is July 28,
2023.
POLICY CONTEXT
The City’s General Plan 6th Cycle Housing Element1 includes Safety as Goal 1, and
Program 1.7 states “Continue to support local and regional solutions to homelessness by
funding supportive programs services and housing solutions.”
Additionally, providing financial assistance to affordable housing projects is a theme
supported throughout the Housing Element. Housing Element Goal 2 is Affordability,
which specifically states “Accommodate affordable housing production that helps meet
the City’s quantified objectives.” HE Program 2.9 states “Assist with the issuance of tax-
exempt bonds, tax credit financing, loan underwriting or other financial tools to help
develop or preserve at least 20 affordable units annually through various progra ms.”
Goal 3 in the HE is Housing Conservation, to Conserve existing housing and prevent
the loss of safe housing and the displacement of current occupants, and Policies 3.3,
3.5 and Program 3.9 respectively state:
“Encourage the construction, preservation, rehabilitation or expansion of
residential hotels, group homes, integrated community apartments, and single -
room occupancy dwellings;”
“Encourage and support creative strategies for the rehabilitation and adaptation
and reuse of residential, commercial, and industrial structures for housing;” and
“Work annually with non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, or the
Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo to encourage rehabilitation of
residential, commercial, or industrial buildings to expand extremely low, very-low,
low or moderate income rental housing opportunities.”
HE Goal 6 is Housing Production, which specifically states “Plan for new housing to meet
the full range of community housing needs.” HE Program 6.20 states, “Continue to
financially assist in the development of housing affordable to extremely low, very-low, low
or moderate income households during the planning period using State, Federal and local
funding sources, with funding priority given to projects that result in the maximum housing
benefits for the lowest household income levels.”
Additionally, the City’s Homelessness Response Strategic Plan includes Objective 2: to
support efforts to establish emergency/transitional housing for key beneficiary groups
including chronically homeless individuals, medically vulnerable individuals, and families,
with a key task to establish partnerships with housing developers and homeless services
providers to submit funding applications in coordination with the County (e.g., Homekey
1 City of San Luis Obispo 6th Cycle Housing Element
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Grant Funding) that will provide new transitional and permanent supportive housing
resources for families.2
Finally, the Financial Management Manual, Section 740, Grant Management Policy,
discusses the importance of grant programs in accomplishing City goals and objectives.
It also outlines that Council is to approve all grant applications in excess of $5,000 and
delegate receipt and contract execution to the City Manager if delegation is allowed by
the grantor agency.
DISCUSSION
Background
On March 29, 2023, the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD) announced a notice of funding availability (NOFA) of approximately $736 million
in Round 3 Homekey funds to sustain and rapidly expand the inventory of housing for
people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and who are, thereby,
inherently impacted by or at increased risk for medical diseases or conditions due to the
COVID-19 pandemic or other communicable diseases.3 The estimated Homekey funds
for the Central Coast geographic allocation is $22,657,376.
The Homekey Program is a proven model for state, regional, and Local Public Entities to
support the acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of a broad range of housing
types, including but not limited to hotels, motels, hostels, single family homes and
multifamily apartments, adult residential facilities, manufactured housing, and to facilitate
the conversion of commercial properties and other existing buildings to Permanent or
Interim Housing for those most in need. The NOFA provides guidelines for the
expenditure of Homekey funds and the administration of the Homekey Program.
Homekey funds will be available to eligible applicants for which the City qualifies, on a
continuous basis from the release of the Homekey NOFA through July 28, 2023, or until
the available funds are exhausted, whichever occurs first. An eligible entity may apply
jointly with a non-profit or for-profit corporation, a limited liability company (LLC), and/or
a limited partnership (LP) as a Co-Applicant.
One of the requirements for the Homekey Application is to provide a signed resolution
(Attachment A) authorizing application for, and receipt of funds.
On April 18, 2023, the City Council authorized submittal of a Homekey Round 3 Grant
Program application in conjunction with Peoples’ Self Help Housing (PSHH) Corporation
for an amount not to exceed (NTE) $18 million. The project site location anticipated at
the time was the Homestead Motel located at 920 Olive Street that committed to PSHH
through a signed letter of intent (LOI), but subsequently withdrew. City staff have since
worked with PSHH to secure a different location and after several offers, PSHH ha s
secured site control through a purchase and sale agreement with Motel 6 North at 14 33
2 City of San Luis Obispo Homelessness Response Strategic Plan
3https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/docs/grants-and-funding/homekey/Homekey-Round-3-Notice-
of-Funding-Availability.pdf
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Calle Joaquin in San Luis Obispo. This purchase and sale agreement is contingent on
receiving Homekey grant funds.
On May 16, 2023, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors authorized a total of
$2.6 million for the previously contemplated Homekey project to cover the estimated
$650,000/year in operating costs for four years per grant guidelines. The County is
currently preparing a revised letter of support for the Calle Joaquin project, which will be
submitted with the grant application when finalized.
Potential Homekey Project Overview
The Homekey project would be located at the Motel 6 North site at 1433 Calle Joaquin in
San Luis Obispo. The motel was built in 1973, went through a remodel in 2014, and would
be rehabilitated and re-purposed to house 50-75 permanent supportive housing units
managed by People’s Self Help Housing Corporation (PSHHC) with supportive services
onsite. In conjunction with housing, a portion of the project will include offices for service
providers. The site would be staffed with an onsite manager, licensed social worker and
case management support, and is well located with safe and convenient access to
services.
The Homekey project will include property improvements as required by the physical
needs assessment and City requirements to convert the motel to residential use such as
adding fire sprinklers and kitchen access.
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PSHHC, or its special purpose entity Calle Joaquin Homeky LLC, would be the co-
applicant for the Homekey Program grant. In addition, PSHHC will be the developer,
owner/operator and service provider. PSSHC will use Homekey funds for the acquisition
and rehabilitation of the site and building for permanent supportive housing. The housing
is intended to accommodate a variety of the homeless population, including the
chronically homeless, and youth and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming
homeless. The ability to accommodate families will also improve capacity at the 40 Prado
Homeless Services Center if CAPSLO is able to repurpose the existing family wing to
provide additional beds and serve a broader range of clients at that congregate shelter.
The City will waive all applicable service and permit fees and award a fee deferral loan
for impact fees as applicable and allo wed by State law.4 The City, as Grantee, will
encumber all permanent housing units with a 30-year and 55-year affordability covenant,
respectively, per Homekey Program Requirements.5
Homekey Round 3 Grant applications will include a detailed project-specific supportive
services plan, and Standard Agreement to encumber funds from the Homekey program.
The Homekey Program is intended to meet urgent housing needs , and as such, requires
aggressive implementation timelines. Homekey capital funds must be expended within
eight months of the date of award. Acquisition, rehabilitation and/or construction must be
completed twelve months form the date of award and full occupancy must be achieved
by fifteen months from the date of award.
As the lead applicant on the Homekey proposal, the City will formalize an agreement with
PSHHC as the co-applicant and project developer. PSHHC will administer subrecipient
agreements with the County of San Luis Obispo and service providers for the provis ion
of ongoing funding and services. The Balay Ko Foundation, a nonprofit corporation, has
also committed up to $800,000 in gap funding for the project. On May 16, 2023, the
County Board of Supervisors committed $650,000 for four years of operational funding to
be applied for the proposed Homekey project in San Luis Obispo to cover costs after the
first two-years of Homekey funds are expended, totaling $2.6 million. County participation
will be incorporated into the Homekey application and regulatory agreement. Those
partnerships will be outlined in detail in the Homekey proposal, and memorandums of
agreement will be executed if the City is awarded Homekey grant funding.
It should be noted that the Homekey Grant Round 3 Guidelines include funding formulas
that change depending on the number of “doors” and the clientele to be housed and
provided services. The Calle Joaquin Homekey project includes approximately 50-75
4 Pursuant to HSC section 50675.1.3, subdivision (i), Homekey Projects “shall be deemed consistent and
in conformity with any applicable local plan, standard, or requirement, and any applicable coastal plan, local
or otherwise, and allowed as a permitted use, within the zone in which the structure is located, and shall
not be subject to a conditional use permit, discretionary permit, or any other discretionary reviews or
approvals.”
5 At year 15 from the recordation of the Affordability Covenant, in circumstances where the Grantee has
exhausted available operating funding and demonstrated to the Department that the Project is no longe r
feasible, the Department may approve an increase in income levels, to the minimum extent required for
fiscal integrity, in five percent increments of Assisted Units up to 50 percent AMI.
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units depending upon rooms that will be converted for office space, common space, a
manager unit and/or family units. Because of the increased size of the project in
comparison to the original Homestead Motel locations, additional local match was sought
and Bally Ko was generous in their contribution commitment for $800,000 (Attachment
B). Additionally, it is recommended that $400,000 be allocated from the City’s Affordable
Housing Funds to provide additional local match for the project. The criteria for eligibility
of Affordable Housing Fund award is outlined in Resolution 9263 (2001 Series) and
includes Eligibility, Need, Suitability, Timing, Financial Effectiveness, and Readiness.
The attached resolution includes findings that the Calle Joaquin Homekey Project meets
all eligibility criteria for the proposed award.
Finally, the Calle Joaquin Homekey Project is 100% permanent supportive housing and
does not include the transitional/interim housing units that were part of the previously
contemplated Homestead Motel project. Although the unit number has increased from
approximately 30 for the original Homestead Motel proposal (15 permanent supportive
housing and 15 transitional/interim housing units) to 50-75 permanent supportive housing
units, it is anticipated that the operating expenses per the Homekey formula from the
original project site will cover the revised project housing type and site location. 6
Public Engagement
As this is authorization to apply for grant funding, no public engagement is required and
the grant deadlines do not afford an opportunity for public outreach prior to application. If
awarded, the City and PSHHC will develop a public outreach program to facilitate a
smooth project implementation.
CONCURRENCE
The Homelessness Response Steering Committee is in support of the application.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
As provided by Health and Safety Code section 50675.1.4, the guidelines allow for
exemption of certain Round 3 Homekey Projects from the California Envi ronmental
Quality Act (CEQA).7 Evaluation of potential environmental impacts in accordance with
CEQA will occur if during the application submittal or funding award it is determined that
the project is not exempt per HSC section 50675.1.4.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: Yes/No Budget Year: 2023-24
Funding Identified: Yes/No
6 The Welcome Home Village approved through the Encampments Resolut ion Grant for the Department of
Social Services site will include interim/transitional housing units for a portion of that project.
7HSC section 50675.1.4, subdivision (e) states, “The Department of Housing and Community Development
may adopt guidelines for the expenditure of the funds appropriated to the Department, and for the
administration of this program. The guidelines shall not be subject to the requirements of Chapter 3.5
(commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.”
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Fiscal Analysis:
Funding Sources
Total Budget
Available
Current
Funding
Request
Remaining
Balance
Annual
Ongoing
Cost
General Fund
Affordable Housing
Fund
$1,392,660 $400,000 $992,660
State $22,657,376.
$15,000,000
Federal
Fees
Other: Private
Donation
$800,000 $800,000
Total $24,850,036 $16,200,000
Up to
$22,000,000
Homekey will fund a maximum grant amount per door (units at the time of acquisition),
which includes both the acquisition cost and any needed rehabilitation or new
construction based on the maximum grant amount; or the sum of the acquisition amount
and any additional construction or rehabilitation expenses, as supported by an appraisal
and such other reasonable documentation required by HCD. The baseline amount per
door8 does not require a local match. Alternatively, funds are allocated based on sub -
populations served for those experiencing chronic homelessness. Pursuant to the NOFA,
acquisition and rehabilitation of the property and three years of operating subsidy is
estimated to result in a project cost of $15,000,000. Per the Homekey grant provisions, it
is recommended to identify an authorized dollar amount that is at least double the
anticipated award. Given the available allocation for the Central Coast geographical
region, the total authorized amount shall not exceed $22,000,000. An additional $800,000
in private donation funds have been committed as gap funding for the project. The
Affordable Housing Fund Award will fill the remaining acquisition gap funding and improve
the feasibility and competitiveness of the project. The originally contemplated project at
the Homestead Motel included an estimated cost of $9,000,000 for a 15-30 unit combined
interim and permanent supportive housing project. The Calle Joaquin Homekey project is
estimated to cost $15,000,000 for a 50-75 unit permanent supportive housing project.
Regarding application costs, there is no grant application fee, however, in order to
prepare the materials for application, costs related to due diligence may be needed (e.g.
geotechnical survey) reimbursable by the Homekey grant.
8 Unit size -baseline capital amounts: studio or 1-bedroom $150k/door; 2-bedroom $175k/door; 3-bedroom
$200k/door.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Continue the recommendation to a later meeting. This alternative is not
recommended as the application deadline is July 28, 2023.
2. Deny the recommendation. The Council may deny staff’s recommendation to apply
for grant funding, based on findings of inconsistency with City policies and other
applicable City regulations. This is not recommended as the project is eligible for the
Homekey Round 3 Grant and would significantly implement the City’s Homelessness
Response Strategic Plan and advance the City’s Major City Goal for Housing and
Homelessness.
ATTACHMENTS
A - Draft Resolution authorizing application to Homekey Round 3 Grant Funds
B - Balay Ko Foundation letter of support
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RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2023 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION TO, AND
PARTICIPATION IN, THE HOMEKEY PROGRAM FOR THE CALLE
JOAQUIN HOMEKEY PROJECT
WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(“Department”) has issued a Notice of Funding Availability, dated March 29 , 2023
(“NOFA”), for the Homekey Program (“Homekey” or “Program”). The Department has
issued the NOFA for Homekey grant funds pursuant to Health and Safety Code section
50675.1.3 (Assembly. Bill No. 140 (2021-2022 Reg. Sess.), § 20.); and
WHEREAS, The City of San Luis Obispo (“The City”) desires to jointly apply for
Homekey grant funds with People’s Self Help Housing (“Corporation”). Therefore, The
City is joining Corporation in the submittal of an application for Homekey funds
(“Application”) to the Department for review and consideration of the Calle Joaquin
Homekey Project located at 1433 Calle Joaquin; and
WHEREAS , The Department is authorized to administer Homekey pursuant to the
Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675) of Part 2 of
Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code. Homekey funding allocations are subject to
the terms and conditions of the NOFA, the Application, the Department -approved STD
213, Standard Agreement (“Standard Agreement”), and all other legal requirements of
the Homekey Program.
WHEREAS, Housing Element policies and programs encourage and support the
construction of new affordable housing in the City; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo to authorize the joint application to, and participation in, the Homekey program as
follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The recitals set forth above are hereby adopted as
additional findings of the City in adopting the policies herein.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. As provided by Health and Safety Code
section 50675.1. the guidelines allow for the exemption of certain Round 3 Homekey
Projects from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Evaluation of potential
environmental impacts in accordance with CEQA will occur if during the application
submittal or funding award it is determined that the project is not exempt per HSC section
50675.1.4.
SECTION 3. Findings. The City Council, after consideration of the Homekey
Program and staff recommendations, makes the following findings:
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1. The City Manager or their designee is hereby authorized and directed to
submit a joint Application to the Department in response to the NOFA, and
to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds for an anticipated project cost of
$15,000,000. Per the Homekey grant provisions, it is recommended to
identify an authorized dollar amount that is at least double the anticipated
award. In line with available funding allocation for the Central Coast
Geographical Area, the total authorized amount shall not exceed
$22,000,000.
2. If the Application is approved, the City Manager or their designee is hereby
authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver a Standard
Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $22,000,000, any and all other
documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the
Homekey funds from the Department and to participate in the Homekey
Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the “Homekey
Documents”).
3. The City acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the terms and
conditions specified in the Standard Agreement, and that the NOFA and
Application will be incorporated in the Standard Agreement by reference and
made a part thereof. Any and all activities, expenditures, information, and
timelines represented in the Application are enforceable through the
Standard Agreement. Funds are to be used for the allowable expenditures
and activities identified in the Standard Agreement.
4. The City Manager of the City of San Luis Obispo, or their designee, is
authorized to execute the Application and the Homekey Documents on
behalf of the City for participation in the Homekey Program and to execute
such other documents and take such other actions consistent with the
purposes of the grant as necessary to accept and comply with grant
requirements and implement the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council does hereby make the following findings
in support of the proposed AHF awards:
1. Eligibility: Use of the AHF for the requested purpose will increase or improve
the City’s affordable housing inventory and promote General Plan policies
regarding housing, as follows:
The Calle Joaquin Homekey Project will enable an increase to the City’s
affordable housing inventory specifically for permanent supportive housing and
implements several General Plan policies regarding housing. The project will
increase the supply of affordable housing for extremely lo w, very low, and low
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income households with the conversion of 87 motel units to 50-75 permanent
supportive housing units and associated supportive services.
2. Need: There exists a substantial or overarching need for the type of unit to be
assisted, as follows:
Housing needs in general are growing along the coastal areas , particularly for
lower income households, which is exacerbating the Homelessness crisis. San
Luis Obispo will benefit greatly from the Calle Joaquin Homekey Project
development because it specifically provides critical permanent supportive
housing units called for in both the City’s Homelessness Response Strategic
Plan and the County of San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Reduce
Homelessness.
3. Suitability: The project to be assisted is appropriate for its location both in
terms of land use and design, as follows:
The Calle Joaquin Homekey Project is appropriately suited for this location,
both in terms of land use, adjacent bus routes, and proximity to services along
Los Osos Valley Road, Madonna Road, South Higuera and Prado Road and
will accommodate full-time on-site supportive services, management and
oversight.
4. Timing: The project would better serve the City’s needs if it were built
immediately as opposed to later, as follows:
The Calle Joaquin Homekey Project will be permitted and motel rooms
converted and occupied within 15 months as allowed for and intended by the
state Homekey Grant program to rapidly expand the inventory of housin g for
people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness at the specified
location.
5. Financial Effectiveness: But for the requested funding, the project would not
be economically feasible; or AHF funding “leverages” significant additional
funding from other sources, as follows:
This is a highly effective use of the City's Affordable Housing Funds, as it will
leverage additional funding sources as they demonstrate local support and
commitment to the development. These funding sources include the Homekey
Grant Round 3 $15 million, County of San Luis Obispo $2.6 million; and Private
Foundation funding $800,000. Project financial feasibility is dependent upon
Affordable Housing Funds.
6. Readiness: The project is ready to proceed, as follows:
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Per Homekey Guidelines and City Zoning regulations, the proposed Calle
Joaquin Homekey Project will not require discretionary approvals. Upon the
award of a City Affordable Housing Fund award, PSHHC will be eligible to apply
for additional public funding programs and other private activity bond financing.
Should the project receive the Homekey Round 3 Grant award, construction
will start immediately with occupancy 15 months from award.
Upon motion of Council Member ___________, seconded by Council Member
___________, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of _______________ 20 23.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
______________________
Teresa Purrington,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
J. Christine Dietrick,
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington,
City Clerk
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Joint Application with
People’s Self Help Housing Corporation
for the Calle Joaquin Homekey Project
July 24, 2023
Recommendation
1.Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing Joint Application to, and
participation in, the Homekey Program” in conjunction with People’s Self
Help Housing Corporation (PSHHC) for a 50-75 unit permanent supportive
housing project located at 1433 Calle Joaquin in a total amount not to
exceed $22,000,000; and
2.Allocate $400,000 of Affordable Housing Funds to provide for a local
match for the project; and
3.Direct staff to work with PSHHC to complete due diligence necessary for
the application; and
4.Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the grant
documents; and
5.Direct Staff to return to the City Council with a Memorandum of Agreement
outlining partnership, service, program, and funding commitments prior to
accepting Homekey Program funds.
Background
March 2023,HCD issued a NOFA of approximately $736
million in Round 3 Homekey funds –a proven model to
sustain and rapidly expand the inventory of housing for people
experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
City staff have worked with PSHHC and several community
partners to develop a Homekey grant application that will
increase permanent supportive housing units,fulfilling a key
task in the City’s Homelessness Response Strategic Plan and
supporting the Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness.
Project Partners
City of SLO: Grant co-applicant and commitment of
$400k in Affordable Housing Funds
People’s Self Help Housing: Grant co-applicant, project
developer and supportive housing provider
County of San Luis Obispo: Capital and operational
support of $2.6M to leverage additional Homekey funds
The Balay Ko Foundation: Private donor to provide
$800K in gap funding for the project
Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo: Commitment
of Project Based Vouchers
Project Location
Current Estimated Funding Sources
Funding Sources:
$13.3M Homekey Baseline Grant
$675,955 Homekey Match (currently being confirmed by Homekey consultant)
$800K The Balay Ko Foundation
$400K City of San Luis Obispo
$150K Wells Fargo Homekey Accelerator
$14,781,910 Total
Acquisition & Rehabilitation Costs:
$14M Purchase Price for Motel Property
$605K Physical Needs Assessment - Immediate Needs (may be underestimating
due to other factors such as state prevailing wage)
$176,910 Homekey Funding Requirements (operating reserve, contingency)
$14,781,910 Total
Operational Funding:
$2.6M County of San Luis Obispo
Project-Based Vouchers HASLO
Targeted Population Mix
# of Units at Acquisition Proposed Units Description
5 Office
2 1 Manager Unit
10 5 Homeless Families (2-Bedroom)
20 20 Homeless (Studios)
20 30 Youth – Homeless or At-Risk (Studios)
30 20 Chronically Homeless (Studios)
87 76 Total Units
75 Assisted Homekey Units
Project Timelines if Awarded
March 29, 2023 – Homekey Round 3 NOFA
April 24, 2023 – Homekey Round 3 Application Release
July 28, 2023 – Homekey Round 3 Application Due Date
October / November 2023 – Award Announcements
December 2024 – Full Occupancy
Recommendation
1.Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing Joint Application to, and
participation in, the Homekey Program” in conjunction with People’s Self
Help Housing Corporation (PSHHC) for a 50-75 unit permanent supportive
housing project located at 1433 Calle Joaquin in a total amount not to
exceed $22,000,000; and
2.Allocate $400,000 of Affordable Housing Funds to provide for a local
match for the project; and
3.Direct staff to work with PSHHC to complete due diligence necessary for
the application; and
4.Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the grant
documents; and
5.Direct Staff to return to the City Council with a Memorandum of Agreement
outlining partnership, service, program, and funding commitments prior to
accepting Homekey Program funds.