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Resolution No. 2025-104 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) PROGRAM TO RECEIVE THE
CALENDAR YEAR 2023 PROGRAM ENTITLEMENT ALLOCATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANGER TO EXECUTE ANY CONTRACTS FOR PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Department is authorized to provide up to $296 million under the SB 2 Permanent
Local Housing Allocation Program Formula Component from the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund for
assistance to Cities and Counties (as described in Health and Safety Code section 50470 et seq.(Chapter 364,
Statutes of 2017 (SB 2)).
WHEREAS, the State of California (the “State”), Department issued a Notice of Funding Availability
(“NOFA”) dated October 15, 2024 under the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma (“Applicant”) is an eligible Local government who has applied for
program funds to administer one or more eligible activities, or a Local or Regional Housing Trust Fund to
whom an eligible Local government delegated its PLHA formula allocation; and
WHEREAS, the Department may approve funding allocations for PLHA Program, subject to the terms
and conditions of the Guidelines, NOFA, Program requirements, the Standard Agreement, and other contracts
between the Department and PLHA grant recipients;
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 302(c) of the Department’s Local Guide, the City’s PLHA
Plan (“Plan”) attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A was approved by Resolution No. 2024-011 N.C.S. on
February 5, 2024 and details the manner in which funds will be used for eligible activities, describes how the
Plan is consistent with the programs set forth in the City’s Housing Element, and describes how the City will
prioritize investments that increase the supply of affordable housing and provide community programs; and
WHEREAS, this item was agendized in compliance with state and local laws; and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, as the action does not meet
CEQA's definition of a “project,” because applying for a grant is not a project as it does not commit the City
to a definite course of action (See City of Irvine v. County of Orange (2013) 221 Cal 4th 846, 865) and because
this action constitutes organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct
or indirect physical changes in the environment; further any use of the grant funds if received will have its
own analysis for compliance with CEQA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Petaluma as follows:
1.Declares the above recitals to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
2.Finds that the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, as the action does
not meet CEQA's definition of a “project,” because applying for a grant is not a project as it does
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not commit the City to a definite course of action (See City of Irvine v. County of Orange (2013)
221 Cal 4th 846, 865) and because this action constitutes organizational or administrative
activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the
environment; further any use of the grant funds if received will have its own analysis for
compliance with CEQA.
3. Authorizes the City Manager or other authorized representative to execute a City of Petaluma
PLHA Annual Program Application to receive the Calendar Year 2023 funding allocation, the
PLHA Standard Agreement and any subsequent amendments or modifications thereto, as well as
any other documents which are related to the Program or the PLHA grant awarded to Applicant,
as the Department may deem appropriate. The amount shall not exceed the five-year estimate of
the PLHA formula allocations, as stated in the current NOFA of $1,106,142 in accordance with
all applicable rules and laws.
4. Agrees to use the PLHA funds for eligible activities as approved by the Department and in
accordance with all Program requirements, Guidelines, other rules and laws, as well as in a
manner consistent and in compliance with the Standard Agreement and other contracts between
the Applicant and the Department.
5. Finds that this item was noticed in compliance with state and local laws and that the public had
an adequate opportunity to review and comment on its content.
6. Certifies that the City of Petaluma PLHA Program application is attached to this Resolution as
Exhibit A, and is:
a. in accordance with Section 302(c)(4) of the PLHA Final Guidelines (“Guidelines”), and
b. for a term of five years (2019-2023) and agrees to inform the Department if changes are
made to the Plan in each succeeding year of the term of the Plan in accordance with
Section 302(c)(5) of the Guidelines.
7. Certifies that it has or will subgrant some or all of its PLHA funds to another entity or entities.
Pursuant to Guidelines Section 302(c)(3), “entity” means a housing developer or program
operator, but does not mean an administering Local government to whom a Local government
may delegate its PLHA allocation.
8. Certifies that its selection process of these subgrantees was or will be accessible to the public
and avoided or shall avoid any conflicts of interest.
9. Certifies the PLHA funds will be expended only for eligible Activities and consistent with all
program requirements.
10. Certifies that if funds are used for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of for-sale
housing projects or units within for-sale housing projects, the grantee shall record a deed
restriction against the property that will ensure compliance with one of the requirements stated
in Guidelines Section 302(c)(6)(A),(B) and (C).
11. Certifies, if applicable, that if funds are used for the development of an Affordable Rental
Housing Development, the Local government shall make PLHA assistance in the form of a low-
interest, deferred loan to the Sponsor of the Project, and such loan shall be evidenced through a
Promissory Note secured by a Deed of Trust and a Regulatory Agreement shall restrict
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occupancy and rents in accordance with a Local government-approved underwriting of the
Project for a term of at least 55 years.
12. Certifies that Applicant shall be subject to the terms and conditions as specified in the Standard
Agreement, the PLHA Program Guidelines and any other applicable SB 2 Guidelines published
by the Department.
13. Certifies that the City Manager is authorized to execute the PLHA Program Application, the
PLHA Standard Agreement and any subsequent amendments or modifications thereto, as well
as any other documents which are related to the Program or the PLHA grant awarded to
Applicant, as the Department may deem appropriate.
14. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 7th day of July 2025,
by the following vote:
Approved as to
form:
__________________________
City Attorney
AYES: McDonnell, Barnacle, Cader Thompson, DeCarli, Nau, Quint, Shribbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: ______________________________________________
City Clerk ____________________________________________
Mayor
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***Please note the following change was made in the Amended NOFA***
All Applicants requesting an amendment to the 5-Year Plan with this application must redirect 40% of each allocation year being changed towards a homeownership Activity. Ownership activities are 2,3,4,7,8,9 (activities 2,3,4, & 8 will only count as ownership if the funds will go towards ownership sub activities as
opposed to rental housing sub activities including ADU's)
n/a
Petaluma
2021 PLHA Formula Allocation Amount:n/a
§300(a) and (b) Eligible Applicants for the Entitlement and Non-Entitlement formula component described in Section §100(b)(1) and (2) are limited to the metropolitan cities and urban counties allocated a grant for the federal fiscal year 2017 pursuant to the federal CDBG formula specified in 42 USC, Section §5306 and Non-entitlement local governments.
Applicant: City of Petaluma
Which Allocation(s) are you applying for with this application?2023 Only
n/a
n/a
$121,138
Allowable Local Admin (5%):
Allowable Local Admin (5%):
Allowable Local Admin (5%):
Admin requested?
Eligible Applicant Type: EntitlementLocal Government Recipient of PLHA Formula Allocation:
Admin requested?
Admin requested?2023 PLHA Formula Allocation Amount:$6,057
2022 PLHA Formula Allocation Amount:
§302(c)(5) Is the applicant submitting a plan amendment with this application? (If you wish to reallocate more than 10 percent of funds among Activities from the
previously approved 5-Year Plan included in the PLHA program Standard Agreement, Exhibit E you must submit an updated plan and resolution approving the
new plan) 40% of each allocation being changed must go towards an ownership activity.N/A
CA
Kshimizu@cityofpetaluma.org
Peggy Flynn
City:
Address:
County:
Instructions: If the Local Government Recipient of the PLHA Formula Allocation delegated its PLHA formula allocation to another Local Government in any prior round, the
Applicant (for which information is required below) continues to be the administering Local Government, which received the award. The PLHA award will be made to the
Applicant (upon meeting threshold requirements) and the Applicant is responsible for meeting all program requirements throughout the term of the Standard Agreement.
§300 Eligible Applicants
11 English Street
§503(b) Applicant certifies that they are in compliance with the State Grants Management Section and are current with any required PLHA Annual Reporting Requirements.Yes
Zip Code:
11 English StreetAddress:
Karen Shimizu
CA
City:94952
Yes
§302(a) Housing Element compliance: Applicant and Delegating Local Government's if applicable Housing Element was adopted by the Local Government’sgoverning body by the application submittal date and subsequently determined to be in substantial compliance with state Housing Element Law pursuant to Government Code Section 65585.
Petaluma
Yes
Contact Name:
Address:
Local Government Formula Allocation for Returning Applicants Rev. 10/28/24
This streamlined application form is limited to Applicants who applied for and received an award under one or more of the previous Formula
Allocation NOFA's (2020, 2021, 2022, or 2023).
Yes
If a reallocation of more than 10 percent of funds was made (and Applicant is amending their plan with this application) Applicant has attached an amended Plan and resolution that has been discussed and approved at a publicly-noticed meeting of the governing body.
CA Zip:94952 Sonoma CountyState:
§302(c)(2) Applicant certifies that submission of the application was authorized by the governing board of the Applicant.
§302 Threshold Requirements
Title:
94952
§302(b) Applicant or Delegating Local Government has submitted the Annual Progress Report(s) to the Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to Government Code Section 65400 for the allocations being requested.Yes
Did Applicant receive an award under one or more of the previous NOFA's? (2020, 2021, 2022 or 2023)
Title:Housing Manager
State:
Contact Email:
City Manager
11 English Street
(707) 778-4563
Date
Certifications
Peggy Flynn
Authorized Representative Printed Name
City Manager
Title
On behalf of the entity identified below, I certify that: The information, statements and attachments included in this application are, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and correct and I possess the legal authority to submit this application on behalf of the entity identified in the signature block.
Signature
§302(c)(8) If a program income reuse plan was not submitted with the 2020 application, has Applicant attached a program income reuse plan describing howrepaid loans and/or accrued interest will be reused for eligible activities specified in Section 301?
File Name:Application and Plan Adoption
Reso
Petaluma
PFlynn@cityofpetaluma.orgAuth Rep. Email:Phone:
N/A
File Name:Reuse Plan Program Income Reuse Plan describing how repaid loans or accrued interest will be used for eligible activities in Section 301.Uploaded to HCD?
Auth Rep Name:
N/A
N/A
§302(c)(4)(D) Evidence that the Plan was authorized and adopted by resolution by
the Local jurisdiction and that the public had an adequate opportunity to review and
comment on its content. PLHA webpage for Application and Plan Adoption Resolution Document
Uploaded to HCD?
Contact Phone:
PetalumaCity:
Yes
Zip Code:
(707) 778-4345
State:
PLHA Page 1 Formula Allocation Application
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