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Westminster begins 30-day public review of HUD-required five-year consolidated plan and annual action plan
Summary
Council opened a 30-day public comment period and accepted the city's draft five-year consolidated plan and fiscal year 2025-26 annual action plan for CDBG and HOME funds. Staff outlined priority needs, proposed program allocations, and outreach used to build the draft plans.
The Westminster City Council initiated a 30-day public review period for the city's draft five-year consolidated plan and the fiscal year 2025-26 annual action plan, both required for federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funding.
Lede: At tonight's meeting council accepted several draft documents and opened the required 30-day review and comment period: the consolidated plan for fiscal years 2025-26 through 2029-30, the 2025-26 annual action plan, and an updated citizen participation plan.
Nut graf: The consolidated plan sets housing and community development priorities tied to federal CDBG and HOME funding. Staff presented proposed program allocations, including public services, tenant-based rental assistance, infrastructure and fair housing activities, and set out outreach steps taken to build the draft plans.
What staff presented - Michael Sun, housing specialist, summarized outreach that led to the draft priorities: a community survey, stakeholder and community workshops, and a February study session. Survey results emphasized street and alley improvements, park and recreation facility upgrades, affordable rental housing and senior housing, rental assistance and anti-crime programs. - Staff presented estimated allocations for 2025-26 (subject to HUD's final allocation): approximately $978,000 in CDBG funds (with a $27,000 carryover) and approximately $409,000 in HOME funds (with a $809,000 carryover). Proposed uses included tenant-based rental assistance (HOME), public services capped at 15% of CDBG, and a 20% cap for CDBG administration.
Council questions and public comment - Council asked about definitions and likely rents for "affordable housing" and how many senior units could be produced; staff said allocation figures are project- and developer-dependent and that additional financing sources are typically needed for construction projects. - Several residents urged the council to continue outreach and to ensure the plans address homelessness, seniors, and mobile-home residents.
Council action - On a 5-0 vote the council accepted the draft plans and initiated the 30-day public review period; staff will bring a final adoption item back to council on May 14, 2025, before submission to HUD.
Next steps - The draft plans will be posted for 30 days and staff will collect public comments; final adoption is scheduled for the May 14 council meeting and the completed plans will be submitted to HUD.
