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Council unanimously advances FY2026–27 CDBG/HOME annual action plan, highlights modular restrooms and shelter funding
Summary
City staff presented the FY2026–27 annual action plan for CDBG, HOME and Emergency Solutions Grant funds; staff recommended adoption and council voted to approve the plan unanimously after questions about implementation and restroom maintenance.
San Bernardino — City staff presented the draft annual action plan for the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant programs for FY2026–27 and recommended council adopt the plan for submission to HUD.
Cristian Rodríguez, housing division manager, summarized eligible activities — public services, housing rehabilitation, economic development and public‑facility projects — and outlined the recommended allocations and administrative caps. Staff presented proposed figures (a presented estimate of about $2.746 million in proposed allocations and preliminary line items including about $220,000 to the Salvation Army for emergency shelter services and modular restroom installations at Perris Hills Park).
Councilmembers asked specific implementation questions about restroom maintenance and time limits to prevent permanent occupancy. Staff outlined procurement steps (NOFA for rehabilitation projects), administrative caps (20% example), and a maximum annual planning/adjudication limit tied to HUD rules. After Q&A, council voted and the transcript records the item passing unanimously.
The action authorizes staff to finalize and submit the annual action plan and to proceed with the competitive processes (NOFAs) and agreements required to implement the identified projects.
What happens next: Staff will publish NOFAs for eligible projects, finalize contracts and coordinate with nonprofit partners for service delivery and project implementation. The City will present the final consolidated plan to HUD following the public‑hearing cycle and any modifications requested by the council.
