REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Application for Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Grant for Edwina Benner Plaza and Persian Drive Sidewalk Extension
Report
BACKGROUND
On February 23, 2016 (RTC No. 15-1009), Council adopted Resolution 737-16 to authorize City staff and MidPen Housing to submit a joint application for up to $10 million in AHSC funding for an affordable housing and transportation infrastructure project. At the same hearing, Council also committed to providing a loan of $5 million in Housing Mitigation funds to MidPen Housing for the affordable housing project. The AHSC application requests funding for a 66-unit affordable rental housing development known as Edwina Benner Plaza to be constructed at 460 Persian Drive, and installation of new sidewalk along the south side of Persian Drive between Morse and Borregas Avenues. The sidewalk project is referred to as a Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (STI) project in the application and draft resolution. The STI project would provide residents of Benner Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood with safe pedestrian access to the Borregas Avenue bike/pedestrian bridge into Moffett Park, and is contingent on an award of AHSC funds for the Benner Plaza project.
EXISTING POLICY
General Plan, Housing Element, Goal A
Assist in the provision of adequate housing to meet the diverse needs of Sunnyvale's households of all income levels.
Policy A.2: Facilitate the development of affordable housing through regulatory incentives and concessions, and/or financial assistance.
General Plan, Land Use Element
Policy LT-5.7: Pursue local, state and federal transportation funding sources to finance City transportation capital improvement projects consistent with City priorities.
Policy LT-5.8: Provide a safe and comfortable system of pedestrian and bicycle pathways.
Climate Action Plan
LUP-2.1: Continue to plan for most new residential, commercial, ...
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