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Council adopts FY2026–27 Annual Action Plan including Paris Hill Park restroom upgrade
Summary
Council unanimously approved the FY2026–27 Annual Action Plan for HUD programs (CDBG, HOME, ESG). Staff allocated approximately $2.75M for CDBG (including Paris Hill Park modular restrooms), $1.16M for HOME and $238K for ESG to shelter services including Salvation Army operations.
San Bernardino — The City Council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2026–27 Annual Action Plan for HUD‑funded programs, directing roughly $2.75 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, an estimated $1.16 million in HOME funds and about $238,000 for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) activities.
Housing Division Manager Christian Rodriguez presented the plan at the second of two public hearings, explaining allocations and compliance deadlines. Key elements adopted include: - CDBG: approximately $2.75 million total, with administrative costs (~$549,000), a required Section 108 loan repayment (~$652,000) and $346,500 for public services (fair housing, landlord‑tenant services, police outreach and senior nutrition). Council directed a public‑facilities investment in modular restrooms at Paris Hill Park after staff and interdepartmental review concluded that concentrating funds at a single location improved implementation efficiency. - HOME: approximately $1.16 million (admin ~$116,000) with the balance targeted to affordable housing initiatives; staff will issue a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for shovel‑ready projects that can complete HOME commitment timelines. - ESG: approximately $238,000 with roughly $220,500 to the Salvation Army’s Hospitality House for shelter and transitional housing operations.
Staff noted HUD timeliness rules (e.g., CDBG timeliness test measured each April 30) and that HOME/ESG funds carry obligation and expenditure deadlines; the council adopted the accompanying resolution authorizing plan submission to HUD and execution of subrecipient agreements.
Why it matters
The annual action plan is the city’s one‑year implementation strategy under its five‑year consolidated plan and sets how federal housing and community development funds will be allocated for the coming year. Council discussion focused on implementation feasibility, permit/entitlement coordination for housing projects, and maintenance and security concerns for the Paris Hill restroom investment.
Next steps
Staff will publish the NOFA for HOME‑eligible projects, finalize contracts with subrecipients, and proceed with procurement and environmental review requirements for the Paris Hill Park restroom project. Council also requested design considerations (e.g., timed restroom locks and self‑sanitizing fixtures) be evaluated by public works when staff returns with project specifics.
