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Council reviews proposed 2025 CDBG annual action plan; staff seeks direction on homeless services and infrastructure
Summary
Economic Development & Housing staff presented the draft 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual action plan and requested Council direction. HUD allocated $546,333; staff proposed funding homeless emergency housing rehabilitation, supportive services, fair housing and administration within federal caps.
Isaiah Alford, Community Investment Planner in the Economic Development and Housing Department, briefed the City Council on the proposed 2025 Community Development Block Grant annual action plan and asked the council to provide direction on projects and priorities.
Alford told the Council that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development notified the city on May 14 that West Sacramento's 2025 entitlement allocation will be $546,333. The city also has about $277,438.41 in carryover funds and an estimated $15,000 in program income. Staff noted federal limits on use: up to 20% for general administration and planning, up to 15% for public services, and the remainder for capital and eligible projects.
Why it matters: CDBG funds target low- and moderate-income residents and neighborhoods. Staff said the program helps finance housing rehabilitation, public infrastructure, economic development, and social services; at least 70% of CDBG funds must benefit low- and moderate-income households.
Staff recommendations and examples: Alford presented continuing support for the homeless emergency housing rehabilitation program tied to the city's recent motel acquisitions for interim housing, along with continued funding for case management and supportive services. He described prior CDBG-funded projects including the North Riverwalk Trail extension (ADA and connectivity work), the Washington and Broderick lighting and safety project, and ongoing fair-housing services.
Council feedback and next steps: Council members supported staff's recommendations and asked staff to collect human-impact stories to support federal advocacy for the CDBG program. Alford said the draft action plan will be released for a 30-day public comment period and staff plans to return to Council with a final plan for approval; HUD requires submission within 60 days of the allocation notice, and staff plans to submit the action plan on July 1.
Public comment: Staff reported there were no requests to speak on the item at the council workshop.
Key figures and constraints disclosed by staff: HUD allocation $546,333; carryover $277,438.41; program-income expectation ~$15,000. Budget caps: 20% administration/planning, 15% public services, 65% capital/other eligible projects.
The Council did not take action at the workshop; staff sought direction and will bring a final action plan for approval after the public comment period.
