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Council approves draft CDBG action plan, allocates most funds to infrastructure improvements
Summary
Council opened the public hearing and approved a draft FY 2026–27 Community Development Block Grant action plan that estimates about $300,071 in program funds, proposing 20% for administration/fair housing and 80% for infrastructure benefiting roughly 1,200 residents; staff will post the draft for a 30-day review and return in May.
The City Council voted unanimously on March 24 to advance the draft FY 2026'27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan.
Economic Development and Housing Manager Tiffany Chu told the council the city is working with an estimated entitlement and prior-year funds totaling about $300,070.76. Staff proposed allocating 20 percent to administration and fair-housing services and 80 percent to infrastructure improvements that will replace damaged curbs, gutters, sidewalks and curb ramps to improve mobility for lower- and moderate-income residents. Chu said the proposed project area and design are consistent with federal CDBG objectives and the city's five-year consolidated plan.
Staff emphasized this meeting constituted the first public hearing; the draft plan will be posted for a 30-day review period before council returns in May for final consideration and (if approved) staff will submit the plan to HUD to secure funding. Council asked whether specific low-income needs (for example cooling or air-conditioning assistance) could be considered in the next consolidated-plan cycle; Chu said such priorities can be raised during the community input phase for the next five-year plan.
The council voted 5'0 to accept the proposed funding approach and move the draft plan forward to the required public review period.
