TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: WARREN MORELION, AICP, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
SUBJECT
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California Automated Permit Processing (CalAPP) Program Grant Funds.
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RECOMMENDATION
1) Accept and approve the use of grant funds eligible for reimbursement under the California Automated Permit Processing (CalAPP) grant program; 2) establish a grant number G6240 and appropriate $60,000 to the General Fund with a corresponding increase in revenue; and 3) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Requires an appropriation of $60,000 to the General Fund Building program, with a corresponding increase in revenue. There are no matching funds required by the City and grant funding is being awarded by the California Energy Commission.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above will further the City's values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
* Financial Stability
* Superior Customer Service
Revenue: 1006300-59500-G6240
Expenditure: 1006300-40010-G6240
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BACKGROUND
In June of 2022, The California Energy Commission released a solicitation for funding made available to assist cities and counties to establish on-line, automated solar permitting. Senate Bill 129 (Skinner, Budget Act of 2021) appropriates $20 million of funding to support efforts to meet clean energy goals including new and renewable storage resources including rooftop solar and storage projects.
CalAPP funding is intended to encourage cities and counties to enhance permitting processes and accelerate plan review turnaround times. Funding amounts are determined by jurisdiction populations. Chino is eligible for $60,000.
Applications for funding are being accepted through May 1, 2024, or until funds are exhau...
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