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a. Receive a status report on the implementation of the affordable housing component of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Salinas and the County of Monterey Regarding Coordination of Responsibilities Related to the Operation of the SHARE Center and Development of Affordable Housing at 845 East Laurel Drive in Salinas, California; and
b. Provide direction to staff.
Presenter: Melanie Beretti, Principal Planner, HCD.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Health, Housing and Human Services Committee of the Board of
Supervisors:
a. Receive a status report on the implementation of the affordable housing component of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Salinas and the County of Monterey Regarding Coordination of Responsibilities Related to the Operation of the SHARE Center and Development of Affordable Housing at 845 East Laurel Drive in Salinas, California; and
b. Provide direction to staff.
SUMMARY:
In June 2021, the County of Monterey (County) and City of Salinas (City) entered into the Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Coordination of Responsibilities Related to the Operation of the SHARE Center and Development of Affordable Housing at 845 East Laurel Drive in Salinas, California (2021 MOU - Attachment A). Since adoption of the 2021 MOU, County and City staff have worked closely to take initial steps for a proposed affordable housing development. On May 6, 2022, the City, in collaboration with the County, released the Request for Qualifications for the Design and Development of an 100% Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Development (Attachment B). The RFQ closed on June 24, 2022.
The County and City have assembled a rating and ranking panel to review, evaluate proposals and interview top development teams. Panel members include 2 staff from the City Community Development Department, 2 staff from County HCD, 1 staff from Monterey County Health Department-Health in All Policies unit, 1 staff from the Ci...
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