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Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute and Modify All Documents Deemed Necessary and Appropriate to Submit an Application to Round 4 of the Prohousing Incentive Program to the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and
Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Apply for, Accept, and Appropriate Prohousing Incentive Program Grant Funds to Fund the Day Center Relocation Supportive Services.
This project is statutorily exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.10 (services for people experiencing homelessness), and categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense). (City Manager 10021030)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Adam W. Politzer, Interim City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The State of California Prohousing Designation Program (PDP), established in 2019, creates financial incentives for jurisdictions that are compliant with state housing laws, including Housing Element requirements, and have enacted local policies that facilitate housing production. The PDP is overseen by the California State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). On September 30, 2025, HCD announced Round 4 of the Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) Funds for local governments as "over the counter" grants to automatically receive a share of available funding. On November 20, 2024, City of Alameda (City) was officially designated as a Prohousing Jurisdiction under the PDP with a total of 52 points and therefore eligible to receive up to $500,000 in PIP funding for this current round. Staff recommends applying for Round 4 PIP funds to fund the City's Day Center supportive services, which will provide expanded capacity for daytime homeless services and emergency overnight shelter. Staff recommends City Council authorize the Inte...
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