San Dimas adopts FY26–27 CDBG program and budget allocations

The San Dimas City Council on Jan. 13 adopted the city's proposed FY26–27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and funding allocations after a staff presentation and a brief council discussion.

Lily Flores, the city's housing manager, described the CDBG program’s purpose under federal law (the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act and related guidance) and reviewed prior‑year accomplishments and proposed allocations. Staff reported an estimated allocation of $156,398 for FY26–27 plus a $2,093 carryover, bringing the total proposed CDBG budget to $158,491. Proposed funding included housing rehabilitation (largest share), program administration (including an inspector/rehab consultant), youth scholarships (proposed increase to $12,000), and a small business/restaurant attraction program (proposed $10,000 to keep the program open).

Flores reviewed prior‑year outcomes: the housing division spent roughly $1.1 million across multiple programs and assisted about 132 households during FY24–25; housing rehab used the prior CDBG budget and other housing authority and grant funds to assist low‑income homeowners and mobile home residents. She noted that program eligibility targets low‑ and moderate‑income persons and that the housing rehab grants offer up to $15,000 per single‑family unit.

Council members praised the youth scholarship program’s outreach and asked clarifying questions about outreach to downtown restaurants for the restaurant attraction program. Staff recommended keeping a small $10,000 allocation for the restaurant program to keep it open and avoid a later budget amendment if an applicant appears. After discussion, the council adopted resolution 2026‑07 approving the FY26–27 CDBG program and allocations by a 5–0 vote.