AgdaPkt 2021.04.26 Joint SA FPA - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

7.A. - Page 16 of 101 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process The Action Plan requires a community participation process for public input on how CDBG and HOME funds are to be used within the community. The process should engage the community, both in the process of developing and reviewing the proposed plan and as partners and stakeholders in implementing programs. By consulting and collaborating with other public and private entities, the City can align and coordinate community development programs with a range of other plans, programs and resources to achieve greater impact. The Community Participation Plan process adopted by the City Council and implemented by the HHCC and staff involves holding several public meetings and publishing the proposed use of funds for community comment before the City Council gives final approval on the use of the funds. Public Hearings: The City of Redwood City began the community participation process in February, 2021 with the Housing and Human Concerns Committee (HHCC) meeting on February 23, 2021 to hear a presentation from the one new CDBG applicant. The Program Year 2021-2022 funding cycle is only for CDBG activities that will address large affordable housing, public facilities or economic development activities. This particular funding cycle is not for CDBG activities that are public services, fair housing, or minor home repair activities, as these types of activities are on the second year of their two-year funding cycle. The HHCC held a pre -draft, virtual public hearing on March 23, 2021 to receive public comment and make funding recommendations for the 2021 Action Plan. No public comments were received. The City Council will hold a public hearing to review and approve the Action Plan on April 26, 2021. Stakeholder Interviews: Stakeholders who represent different areas of the community are vital to the community input process. Many stakeholders represent or work with low to moderate income households, who may be under represented through the public hearing process. The stakeholders were comprised of civic leaders, business leaders, affordable housing developers, service providers, health care providers, and staff of neighboring communities. City staff remained in contact with a variety of stakeholders throughout the past year in order to address the community's changing needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Draft Document Publication: A 30 -day public comment period for the Action Plan was held from March 24, 2021 through April 25, 2021. Due to the shelter in place order by the Governor of California and the public health officers from the Bay Area counties, the City placed a copy of the draft Action Plan on its website. The City was unable to distribute paper copies to locations closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. S. Summary of public comments The City of Redwood utilized public hearings and stakeholder interviews to solicit community input on the 2021 Action Plan. A summary of comments received are included in Appendix B of the final draft. Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 0 423