The Marin Housing Authority will be entering into a Programmatic Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

The Marin Housing Authority will be entering into a Programmatic Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, and the California Office of Historic Preservation for the duration of the Golden Gate Village Revitalization Project at 101-429 Drake Avenue and 1-99 Cole Drive, Marin City, Marin County, California.

The National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) of 1969 as amended and implemented through the federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations at 24 CFR 58, requires local governments to prepare an Environmental Review Record before federal grant funds can be expended for projects and programs.

The Environmental Review process ensures that the federalized project is in compliance with several Related Laws and Authorities, or if mitigation is required as a condition of the project. One of the Related Laws and Authorities is of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (54 U.S.C. 306108 [36 CFR 800]).

The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 requires local governments using federal funds for development projects, to determine the affects the undertaking may have on historic properties, which are properties listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. These effects may include no effect on historic properties, or adverse effects on historic properties. When there are adverse effects, the federal agency will either avoid, minimize, or mitigate the adverse effect. This Section 106 review applies to properties that are 45 years old or older.

Programmatic Agreement between the Marin Housing Authority, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, and the California Office of Historic Preservation

The Marin Housing Authority will be entering into a Programmatic Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, and the California Office of Historic Preservation for the duration of the revitalization of Golden Gate Village. Golden Gate Village will be rehabbed in three phases. The first phase is scheduled to begin February 2026. The Agreement outlines the documentation requirements and overall process which HUD, Marin Housing Authority, and all consulting parties will follow to ensure that Section 106 requirements are met for the duration of the project and its individual phases, as well as capture the outcome of the resolution of any adverse effects.

Public Comment Period

The draft Programmatic Agreement will be available for a 30-day public comment period beginning Tuesday, December 16, 2025, through Wednesday, January 14, 2026. A copy of the draft Agreement will be available at the Golden Gate Village property management office located at 429 Drake Ave, Marin City, California 94965. The draft Agreement will be posted on the Marin Housing Authority's website.

During the public comment period, comments may also be submitted by email or mail. Comments should be directed to Onawa Simmons, Branch Chief, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at 451 7th Street SW, Room 6130, Washington, DC 20410, or via email at Onawa.n.simmons@hud.gov