Council adopts 2025–2030 CDBG consolidated plan to guide federal block‑grant spending

The Redondo Beach City Council adopted the five‑year consolidated plan (2025–2030) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds following a second public hearing. The plan documents local housing and community needs, summarizes public input and establishes priority goals that will guide use of federal CDBG funds.

Elizabeth House, Community Services Director, and Joyce Lee of M&S Engineering presented the plan. Staff told the council that the 30‑day public review period produced one public comment expressing general support. The plan’s seven priority goals include developing decent and affordable housing, providing vital public services, creating sustainable neighborhoods, expanding economic opportunities and improving pre‑disaster recovery planning.

Council members thanked staff for the report and asked follow‑up questions about program details, including the city’s small emergency repair and mobility access program, eligibility screening and the challenges imposed by changing federal requirements. Staff said the mobility and emergency repair (MER) program provides up to $7,500 in CDBG assistance for eligible low‑ and moderate‑income homeowners and that the program receives a small number of applicants annually due to income‑verification requirements.

The council approved the plan by motion and roll call. Staff said the consolidated plan will serve as the city’s application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for CDBG funds and will govern federal expenditures and program priorities for the next five years.