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City hosts public hearing on draft 2025–26 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan
Summary
Housing Program Manager Mary Jo Alonzo presented the draft 2025–26 Consolidated Plan (CDBG and HOME funds), outlining five priority needs and an estimated annual allocation pending final HUD numbers; council accepted public comment and will consider final allocations in June.
Mary Jo Alonzo, the city’s housing program manager, presented the draft 2025–26 Consolidated Plan and the accompanying annual action plan, saying the documents lay out how the city would use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds to serve households at or below 80% of area median income.
Alonzo said the plan identifies five priority needs — affordable housing, homeless prevention and services, neighborhood revitalization, capital/public improvements and economic development — and includes 12 specific goals and program examples such as tenant‑based rental assistance, rehabilitation of owner‑occupied units and infrastructure improvements. She told the council the city contracted with Housing Tools to prepare the plan and had used HUD data, community surveys and outreach (450 online survey responses) to shape the priorities.
Alonzo emphasized the city’s limited entitlement funding, noting allocations have been effectively flat for nearly two decades and that the proposal assumes flat federal funding pending final HUD numbers. She said the city plans to return to council in June with final allocations for approval.
Council members asked clarifying questions about the review and approval process and how public‑service priorities are scored. Alonzo explained the Citizens Advisory Committee uses a scoring rubric and presents recommendations to council; final allocations are approved by the council.
The public hearing remained open for online comments for 30 days and staff said written comments submitted during that period would be incorporated into the final plan. Alonzo said documents and project lists (including a breakdown of previously funded affordable housing projects) are posted on the city website and available in paper upon request.
The council did not take final action on the plan at the meeting; staff will present final allocation numbers and an adoption item when HUD provides the city’s official award.
