Andrew Lee, Assistant Engineer provided a presentation on the potential uses of FY 2022-23 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds and Consolidated Plan update. The following points were presented:
Definition of Entitlement City
HUD CDBG Requirements for Entitlement City
Consolidated Plan (Con Plan)
Citizen Participation Plan
Annual Action Plan
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Con Plan Planning Process
Meetings
FY 2017-2022 Priority Needs
CDBG Utilization in Other Communities
Other Priority Needs
Councilmember Raymond Gregory requested further clarification on Priority Needs, specifically related to Community Services. He requested staff provide further information on potential priorities.
City Manager Charles McClendon and John Corella, Director of Engineering and Public Works provided further clarification.
Councilmember Raymond Gregory is supportive of including some of the identified potential priorities as presented.
Councilmember Nancy Ross would like further information on loan guarantees, acquisition of land and homeownership assistance.
John Corella, City Engineer, stated that staff will research what these loans can cover and report back to the City Council.
Andrew Lee provided a brief overview of how acquisition of land and the homeownership assistance works.
Mayor Pro Tem Rita Lamb stated that in terms of identifying priorities, the minor home repair program is a priority for her. She would like to know more about how the program works.
Councilmember Mark Carnevale concurs with Mayor Pro Tem Lamb. He would like to learn more about this and other programs before he makes any decisions.
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez would like to develop and see a precise breakdown of all the proposed categories and cost associations.
Denice Cross thanked Andrew Lee for the presentation. She expressed her appreciation for those cities who have used these types of funds to help with property repairs.
City Manager Charles McClendon stated that one of the benefits of CDBG Funds are that they are one of the most flexible spending sources from the government.
Developing a five-year plan will help to focus on priorities. He indicated that the City Council will have multiple opportunities to discuss and make decisions on a consolidated plan.
This item was for information and direction only, there was no formal action taken by the City Council.