CPM
Agenda Item B.1
PUBLIC HEARING
Meeting Date: September 16, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
SUBMITTED BY: JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director PREPARED BY: Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Community Development Block Grant 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Review and a ccept the Community Development Block Grant 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report; and B. Authorize staff to submit the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, incorporating any public comments received and requested updates from Council.
BACKGROUND:
Since 2004, the City of Goleta has been an “Entitlement Grantee” under the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Prog ram. As an entitlement jurisdiction, the City receives an annual formula allocation to support activities that benefit low and moderate income (LMI) residents by providing decent housing, creating suitable living environments, and expanding economic opport unities. In Program Year (PY) 2024 -2025, the City was awarded $292,918 in CDBG funding , covering the performance period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
HUD requires entitlement jurisdictions to prepare a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) at the end of each P Y to summarize accomplishments for the reporting period. The City’s CDBG Program is guided by a five-year Consolidated Plan, which sets local priorities and measurable objectives consistent with HUD’s national goals of providing decent, affordable housing, creating a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.
HUD defines income categories based on Area Median Income (AMI). Very low-income households are those earning no more than 50 percent of AMI; low-income households are those earning no more than 80 percent of AMI; and moderate-income households are those earning more than 50 percent but no more than 80 percent of AMI. 1 Meeting Date: September 16, 2025
The 2024-2025 Action Plan represented the fifth and final year of implementation of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. The CAPER reports on progress toward the annual goals in that Action Plan and links accomplishments to the broader five-year objectives detailed in the Consolidated Plan. Consistent with federal requirements, the City allocates up to 20% of its annual CDBG funding to program administration, up to 15% to public services, and the remaining balance to public facilities and infrastructure projects.
To carry ou t eligible Public Service activities, the City partners with organizations as subrecipients through an annual selection process. In PY 2024-2025, three subrecipients were selected to provide services addressing homelessness, youth services, and general supportive services for low-income populations. The CAPER documents these outcomes using both quantitative data and narrative analysis across HUD’s required categories, including housing, homeless needs, non-homeless special needs, anti-poverty strategies, public facilities, and infrastructure improvements.
DISCUSSION:
A 15-day public review period for the 2024 -2025 draft CAPER is currently in progress, beginning September 4, 2025, and slated to end on September 22, 2025, as required by HUD. The public comment and review period provides the community with an opportunity to comment on the City’s performance during the PY. On September 4, 2025, public notices for the public hearing were published in both English and Spanish. Hard copies of the draft CAPER are available upon request, and an electronic copy is posted on the City's website. See Attachment 1 for the draft PY 2024-2025 CAPER.
Public Facilities & Infrastructure
The PY 2 024-2025 Action Plan allocated $190,396 in CDBG funds for capital improvements at the Goleta Community Center in Old Town Goleta , located in Census Tract 30.01, the area in Goleta city limits with the highest concentration of low - and moderate-income resid ents. Planned work include s skylight replacement and ADA improvements to sidewalks, interior and exterior paths of travel, and restrooms. The design phase is nearing completion, with construction anticipated to begin in the spring of 2026.
The Goleta Community Center has a significant backlog of capital needs, many of which have been supported by CDBG funding. Seismic retrofit work began in June 2023 and was completed in March 2024, funded primarily through a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant and a General Fund match. ADA improvements are supported through a combination of Community Project Funding and CDBG funds administered by HUD.
Public Services
The table below summarizes the accomplishments of the three nonprofit subrecipient organizations in PY 2024-2025. Collectively, these programs exceeded their annual 2 Meeting Date: September 16, 2025
performance targets, serving 1,014 persons compared to the projected goal of 610, with over 99 percent of beneficiaries verified as LMI.
Priority Need Program Funding
Amount
2024-2025
Estimated
Goal for
Persons
Served
2024-2025
Actuals
Persons
Served
% of Low-
Moderate
Income
Persons*
Supportive
Services
LEAP Family Resource
Center $14,645.90 200 554 99.1%
Homelessness
At-Risk of
Homelessness
People's Self-Help
Housing Corporation's
Supportive Housing
Program
$14,645.90 360 399 100%
Supportive
Services
Homelessness
At-Risk of
Homelessness
New Beginnings Safe
Parking and Homeless
Outreach Program
$14,645.90 50 61 100%
2024-2025 Grand Totals: $43,937.70 610 1,014 99%
*% of beneficiaries verified as LMI.
ALTERNATIVES:
Council may reject the approval of the CAPER; however, HUD requires submittal by September 28, 2025. Failure to meet this deadline will place the City in noncompliance with federal regulations and jeopardize future CDBG funding.
LEGAL REVIEW BY: Isaac Rosen, City Attorney
APPROVED BY: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
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Draft 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
4 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD)
DRAFT
Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Program Year 2024
July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
City of Goleta
Department of Neighborhood Services
130 Cremona Drive, Suite B
Goleta, CA 93117
Contact: Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst
[email protected]
www.CityofGoleta.org/Grants
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Contents
CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes ................................ ................................ .............................. 3 CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted ................................ ............. 7 CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a) ................................ ................................ ... 8 CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b) ................................ ................................ ................10 CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c) ...........12 CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j) ................................ ................................ ......15 CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j) ................................ ................................ 16 CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230 ................................ ................................ ................20 CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c) ................................ ................................ ................................ ......22 CR-58 – Section 3 ................................ ................................ ................................ ................23 6 CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan. 91.520(a) This could be an overview that includes major initiatives and highlights that were proposed and executed throughout the program year.
The City of Goleta is making progress in addressing the priorities identified in its 2020–2024 Consolidated Plan and has completed the fifth and final year of implementation. The Consolidated Plan priorities include:
• Provide decent housing by preserving and increasing the affordable housing stock and supporting housing programs for the homeless, including emergency shelters, transitional and permanent housing programs, and homelessness prevention. • Provide a suitable living environment:
o Supporting increased affordable housing opportunities and continued improvements for infrastructure reconstruction and public facilities rehabilitation.
o Increasing supportive services to people with special needs, homeless persons, and low-income persons and families. • Expand economic opportunities through public infrastructure improvements in Goleta's Old Town District or other low-income Block Groups within the City of Goleta.
During PY 2024, the City advanced these priorities through targeted public service and housing programs:
1. Family Resource Center (FRC): Supported the FRC and its Family Advocates to break the cycle of poverty and promote family resilience. Services included monthly food, diaper, and wipe distribution; case management; housing, childcare, and unemployment referrals; enrollment assistance f or WIC, CalFresh, and Medi -Cal; and workshops on child development, parenting, health, housing rights, and couples support.
2. Safe Parking Shelter and Rapid Re-Housing Program: Provided safe overnight shelter for vehicular homeless persons, along with case management, outreach, housing navigation, and financial assistance. The program maintained five parking lots with thirty-six spaces in Goleta, offering case management for sh eltered and unsheltered clients and comprehensive rapid re - housing services to help individuals and families transition into permanent housing.
3. People’s Self -Help Housing: Provided free clinical case management and homelessness prevention services to 360 households residing in five affordable, sliding-scale rental properties within the City.
4. Old Town Goleta: Continued to execute facility improvements, including ADA improvements and a skylight replacement, at the Goleta Community Center.
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These programs, combined with investments in infrastructure and community facilities, demonstrate the City’s continued progre ss in addressing Consolidated Plan priorities. By leveraging CDBG, General Fund, and other local resources, Goleta expanded services to low- and moderate -income residents, supported housing stability, and strengthened the safety net for families and individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure submitted with the consolidated plan and explain, if applicable, why progress was not made toward meeting goals and objectives. 91.520(g) Categories, priority levels, funding sources and amounts, outcomes/objectives, goal outcome indicators, units of measure, tar gets, actual outcomes/outputs, and percentage completed for each of the grantee’s program year goals.
Goal Category Source /
Amount Indicator Unit of
Measure
Expected
–
Strategic
Plan
Actual –
Strategic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected
–
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent
Complete
Planning &
Administration
of CDBG
Program
Affordable
Housing
Public
Housing
Homeless
Non-
Homeless
Special
Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$55,583.60 Other Other 1 1
100.00% 1 1
100.00%
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Public
Facilities,
Improvements
and
Infrastructure
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$190,396.70
Public Facility
or
Infrastructure
Activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted 5,066 9,488
187.29% 5,500 3,988
72.51%
Public
Services
Affordable
Housing
Homeless
Non-
Homeless
Special
Needs
CDBG:
$14,645.90
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted 15,000 16,583
110.55% 2,600 612
23.54%
Public
Services
Affordable
Housing
Homeless
Non-
Homeless
Special
Needs
CDBG:
$14,645.90
Homeless
Person
Overnight
Shelter
Persons
Assisted 50 52 104.00%
Public
Services
Affordable
Housing
Homeless
Non-
Homeless
Special
Needs
CDBG:
$14,645.90
Homelessness
Prevention
Persons
Assisted 50 814
1,628.00% 360 399
110.83%
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Assess how the jurisdiction’s use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and specific objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to the highest priority activities identified.
The City of Goleta’s use of CDBG funds in PY 2024 directly addressed the priorities and objectives identified in the 2020 –2024 Consolidated Plan, with an emphasis on serving low- and moderate-income residents and supporting the highest priority needs.
1. Public Services (Highest Priority): The City allocated the maximum allowable 15% of its CDBG funds to public service activities.
Funded programs addressed homelessness, health care, youth services, and case management for low -income families.
Examples include support for the Family Resource Center, People’s Self -Help Housing’s supportive services, and the Safe Parking Shelter and Rapid Re-Housing Program. These services directly supported vulnerable households, consistent with the Consolidated Plan goal of preventing and reducing homelessness.
2. Community Facilities and Infrastructure: CDBG resources were invested in ADA accessibility improvements and public facility rehabilitation projects in Old Town Goleta, an area with high concentrations of low - and moderate-income residents. These improvements advanced the Plan’s objective of providing a suitable living environment and improving access to services and facilities.
3. Coordination and Leverage: CDBG funds were used in combination with City General Fund to expand the reach of services, ensure continuity of critical programs, and strengthen coordination with regional partners, including the Continuum of Care.
Overall, the City’s CDBG expenditures were aligned with Consolidated Plan priorities and objectives, with special attention t o homelessness, public services, and infrastructure improvements in low-income neighborhoods, which continue to be identified as the City’s highest priority needs.
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CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted). 91.520(a)
CDBG
White 4,073
Black or African American 152
Asian 274
American Indian or American Native 46
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 16
Total 4,561
Hispanic 1,785
Not Hispanic 3,217
Table 2 – Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds
Narrative
Table 2 provides an aggregate of race and ethnicity data for persons and households served during the program year based on accomplishment data from all CDBG activities reported in HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).
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CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a)
Identify the resources made available
Source of Funds Source Resources Made
Available
Amount Expended
During Program
Year
CDBG public - federal 292,918 125,020
Table 3 - Resources Made Available
Narrative
The City of Goleta was awarded $292,918 in CDBG funds for Program Year (PY) 2024. During the reporting period, the City expended a total of $125,019.62, which included current year funds and resources carried forward from prior years. The City’s CDBG Program did not generate any program income.
Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments Target Area Planned
Percentage of
Allocation
Actual
Percentage of
Allocation
Narrative
Description
Citywide - Low- to Mod-Income
Population 65 65 N/A
Old Town Goleta 35 35 N/A
Table 4 – Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments
Narrative
A portion of CDBG resources was directed to projects located in Old Town Goleta, which is a designated area of Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI) block group. Expenditures in Old Town Goleta also benefit the Citywide LMI population, since many activities are no t limited by geography but serve qualifying residents across Goleta.
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Leveraging
Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as how any publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that were used to address the needs identified in the plan.
In addition to CDBG funds, the City of Goleta committed significant local resources to support community services and housing needs. During PY 2024, the City allocated approximately $250,000 in General Fund monies to support public service grants for nonprofit organizations serving Goleta residents. These funds are provided annually through the City’s Goleta City Grant Program and complement CDBG -funded public service activities.
The City also utilized General Fund resources to support homelessness initiatives, including direct funding for service providers and regional partnerships aimed at outreach, case management, and housing placement. These local investments substantially increase the impact of CDBG -funded activities, ensuring that vulnerable residents, including those experiencing homelessness, receive coordinated assistance beyond the scope of federal resources.
Together, the City’s General Fund commitments and CDBG allocations represent a leveraged investment in community well -being that expands access to services for low - and moderate -income residents and enhances the effectiveness of federally funded projects.
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CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b)
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing, including the number and types of families served, the number of extremely low-income, low- income, moderate-income, and middle-income persons served.
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of Homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Number of Non-Homeless households to
be provided affordable housing units 0 0
Number of Special-Needs households to
be provided affordable housing units 0 0
Total 0 0
Table 5 – Number of Households
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of households supported
through Rental Assistance 0 0
Number of households supported
through The Production of New Units 0 0
Number of households supported
through Rehab of Existing Units 0 0
Number of households supported
through Acquisition of Existing Units 0 0
Total 0 0
Table 6 – Number of Households Supported
Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting these goals.
No specific affordable housing production goals were established in the City of Goleta’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan due to the City’s limited resources to develop new affordable units directly. The City instead relies on private developers and affordable housing providers, particularly through compliance with the City’s inclusionary housing requirements, to deliver new affordable housing opportunities.
The City faces significant obstacles to developing affordable housing, including the high costs of land, labor, and construction materials. Despite these challenges, the City has taken policy and funding actions to encourage affordable housing development. As part of the adopted 2023–2031 Housing Element, the City established a program to streamline the permit-review process for 100- 14 CAPER 11
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percent affordable housing projects. In addition, the City Council allocated local funds from the 2022 Measure B sales tax measure to support affordable housing initiatives.
These efforts are intended to facilitate the production and preservation of affordable housing within the City, even though CDBG resources alone are insufficient to achieve large -scale development outcomes.
The Heritage Ridge Apartment Project was approved in the City of Goleta in March of 2023. The project includes 102 affordable housing units for seniors and families in the low —and very low- income range. The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara will construct and manage the units and has applied for low -income housing tax credits and tax -exempt bonds to finance construction.
Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans.
These outcomes will not directly impact future Action Plans. Staff will continue to pursue public/private partnerships and look for opportunities to leverage County HOME funds and the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund (in -lieu fees, impact fees, and Gen eral Fund monies) to support private developers in constructing new affordable housing.
Include the number of extremely low -income, low-income, and moderate -income persons served by each activity where information on income by family size is required to determine the eligibility of the activity.
Number of Households Served CDBG Actual HOME Actual
Extremely Low-income 0 0
Low-income 0 0
Moderate-income 0 0
Total 0 0
Table 7 – Number of Households Served
Narrative Information
During PY 2024, no CDBG activities required collection of income by family size for eligibility determination. Accordingly, 0 extremely low -income, 0 low -income, and 0 moderate -income persons were reported as served.
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CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e);
91.520(c)
Evaluate the jurisdiction’s progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and ending homelessness through:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City of Goleta strives to reduce homelessness and assist unsheltered individuals by supporting agencies and organizations that provide case management, emergency housing, and supportive services. A portion of the City’s CDBG allocation and significant General Fund resources are dedicated to this effort.
During PY 2024, the City supported the following outreach and service programs:
1. $282,000 contract with CityNet for professional street outreach and bridge housing services to the homeless, including motel/hotel reservations (General Fund).
2. $67,174 contract with Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation (SB ACT) for the Goleta Regional Action Plan (General Fund).
3. $14,645.90 CDBG Subrecipient Grant to Peoples’ Self -Help Housing for its Supportive Housing Program (CDBG).
4. $14,645.90 CDBG Subrecipient Grant to Peoples’ Self -Help Housing for its Supportive Housing Program (CDBG).
5. $7,000 City Grant to Showers of Blessing for mobile shower services (General Fund)
6. $7,000 City Grant to Transition House for shelter and services for homeless families (General Fund).
7. $5,000 City Grant to St. Vincent’s Family Strengthening Program for transitional housing and case management (General Fund).
8. $109,264 contract with Partners in Housing Solutions - placement of people into homes (General Fund)
9. $63,000 contract with Rental Housing Mediation Program - landlord/tenant meetings - homelessness prevention (General Fund).
Homeless individuals in Goleta are also being enrolled in the Coordinated Entry System (CES), with progress tracked in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) by CityNet. Data from HMIS shows that 118 individuals in Goleta were enrolled into the system during PY 2024.
Through these combined efforts, the City has strengthened outreach, assessment, and service delivery for unsheltered persons, while leveraging both federal and local resources to expand the impact.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
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Although the City of Goleta does not operate a homeless shelter, the City continued to use General Fund monies to expand access to emergency and transitional housing for residents experiencing homelessness.
1. The City reserved two beds at the PATH Santa Barbara shelter for homeless individuals from Goleta.
2. The City also reserved four beds at the Hedges House of Hope in Isla Vista, operated by Good Samaritan Shelter under County ownership, which provides 50 beds of emergency shelter nightly.
These resources ensure that homeless persons in Goleta have access to emergency and transitional housing options in nearby facilities, while the City continues to work with regional partners to address housing and service gaps.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become homeless after being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such a s health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
The City of Goleta supported eviction prevention and housing stability programs to help low - income residents avoid homelessness. During PY 2024, the City funded the Rental Housing Mediation Program (RHMP) through a contract with the City of Santa Barbara. Goleta contributed $63,000 in General Funds monies to support RHMP services, which include:
1. Providing information to predominantly low-income tenants about their rights.
2. Assisting individuals served with eviction notices.
3. Mediating disputes between tenants and landlords to resolve conflicts and prevent displacement.
Through these efforts, the City worked to stabilize vulnerable households and reduce the risk of homelessness among Goleta’s low-income residents.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the peri od of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
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The City of Goleta’s goals included reducing the incidence of homelessness and addressing the needs of homeless persons, particularly by supporting their transition to permanent housing and independent living. The City advanced these goals by investing CDB G and General Fund resources in organizations that provide housing placement, case management, and supportive services. Key partners included CityNet, New Beginnings, SB ACT, PATH Santa Barbara Shelter, and Transition House, among others.
In addition to financial support, City staff and elected officials actively participated in regional planning and coordination efforts, including the Elected Leaders Forum on Homelessness, Community Stakeholder Engagement led by SB ACT, the Joint Cities-County Affordable Housing Task Group, and the Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care Board. These efforts ensured that Goleta’s investments aligned with regional strategies to reduce homelessness and expand housing options.
Through these partnerships, the City worked to connect unsheltered individuals to housing, services, and long -term support, reinforcing the regional system of care designed to facilitate permanent housing outcomes.
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CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j)
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing
The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO) administers public housing and rental assistance throughout Santa Barbara County, including the City of Goleta. Within Goleta, the Housing Authority provides Section 8 rental assistance for 16 4 affordable rental housing units, including four units reserved for special needs residents.
The Housing Authority has converted its public housing projects by establishing a nonprofit affiliate, transferring ownership to this entity, and using tax -exempt financing and tax credits to rehabilitate the units. All units remain affordable, and tenants displaced during rehabilitation received Section 8 vouchers. As funding allows, the Housing Authority also implements modifications based on its Section 504 Needs Assessment to improve accessibility.
Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
Each public housing project owned or managed by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO) has an established Resident Council, with members elected by residents of that project. The Councils hold regular public meetings and provide co ncerns and recommendations directly to the Housing Authority.
The Housing Authority also administers a Section 8 Homeownership Program, though the high cost of housing in the region limits its use. In addition, the Housing Authority operates a Mortgage Credit Certificate Program to assist lower -income first -time home buyers in achieving homeownership.
Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs
The Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County is not considered to be a troubled PHA (Public Housing Authority).
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CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j)
Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment. 91.220 (j);
91.320 (i)
The largest barrier to affordable housing in Goleta remains the high cost of real estate and development. Governmental constraints also exist, including land use policies in the General Plan, zoning regulations, and development fees.
The City adopted its 2023–2031 Housing Element, which included a detailed assessment of local policy constraints and strategies to reduce barriers. Key actions include:
1. Zoning amendments to facilitate housing production, including emergency shelters, supportive housing, and low-barrier navigation centers.
2. Review of impact fees applied to affordable housing projects.
3. Update of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations on April 4, 2023, consistent with State law, exempting ADUs under 750 sq. ft. from development impact fees.
4. Planned regulatory changes to allow streamlined ministerial permitting of certain affordable housing projects.
These measures are designed to encourage affordable housing production and reduce public policy barriers.
Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(k);
91.320(j)
The City allocated the maximum allowable 15% of CDBG funds to public services, addressing needs of youth, low-income households, and homeless persons, including essential services such as health care.
The City also identified significant needs for public facilities and infrastructure in Old Town Goleta, particularly ADA accessibility, rehabilitation of aging facilities, and neighborhood improvements.
To address these needs, the City committed PY 2023 –2024 CDBG funds to the critical facility improvements at the Goleta Community Center, located in Old Town Goleta, a high-density, low- income residential area.
In an effort to address underserved needs, City staff also continued to research the availability of future funding resources and used proactive approaches toward applications for the potential to leverage its CDBG funds.
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Old Town Goleta.
Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department coordinates with the California Department of Health Services, Childhood Lead Poisoning Branch to conduct program planning, outreach, case management, investigation, and surveillance of children with elevat ed blood lead levels. A Public Health Nurse (PHN) provides case management for affected children countywide and conducts outreach and education to families.
The County’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention (CLPP) Team , comprised of staff from the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, California Children’s Services (CCS), Environmental Health Services, Community Health Division, Program Administration, and the County Fire Department’s HAZMAT division , meets quarterly to coordinate outreach, prepare educational materials, resolve active issues, and assign responsibilities for investigating lead poisoning cases. These efforts have increased the rate of lead screening among at-risk children.
At the local level, the City of Goleta distributed the EPA publication Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools to the public at City Hall.
In addition, the City’s Planning and Environmental Review Department provided the most recent EPA brochures on lead hazards to applicants seeking permits for renovation of residences, day care centers, or schools involving structures built before 1978.
The City of Goleta does not use CDBG funds to rehabilitate housing units and therefore does not directly address lead-based paint hazards through CDBG-funded rehabilitation activities.
Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The City of Goleta supported a range of public service programs using both CDBG funds and City General Funds to provide essential services that help reduce the number of poverty-level families.
These programs addressed basic needs, improved family stabilit y, and expanded access to supportive services.
Examples include:
1. Funding Isla Vista Youth Projects (LEAP) to support low-income families with children.
2. Support for food-based programs that improve food security for low -income households, including those operated by the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, Food From the Heart, Unity Shoppe, Inc.’s Food Replenishment Program for Low -Income Families, and the Organic Soup Kitchen Basic Needs: Food Security Program.
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ensuring a broader strategy to reduce poverty and improve economic stability for low -income residents.
Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The City of Goleta worked with CDBG subrecipients, the County of Santa Barbara, and the Continuum of Care to administer programs serving low- and moderate-income residents. The City also leveraged General Fund, ARPA, and housing trust funds, while providin g monitoring and technical assistance to strengthen nonprofit capacity. These actions improved coordination, compliance, and service delivery.
Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City of Goleta collaborated with public and private housing and social service agencies to advance Consolidated Plan goals. Coordination included ongoing meetings and participation in the South Coast Housing Task Force, the HOME Consortium, and the Continuum of Care (CoC).
Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a) As a member of the Santa Barbara HOME Consortium, the City of Goleta participated in preparation of the County’s Analysis of Impediments (AI). While the AI did not establish specific goals for Goleta, the City contributed to Countywide goals by:
1. Supporting affordable housing opportunities;
2. Partnering with agencies to improve service delivery to at-risk populations;
3. Supporting programs that provide financial counseling and increase outreach to lenders; and
4. Continuing programs that improve landlord-tenant relations and fair housing education.
During PY 2024, the City continued to contract with the City of Santa Barbara to provide Rental Housing Mediation Program (RHMP) services for Goleta residents. With Goleta funding, the RHMP assisted 163 individuals, providing staff consultations, mediation services, information on landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities, and referrals to other social services.
The City also maintains a Fair Housing webpage in both Spanish and English to educate residents about their rights and provide links to fair housing resources, including the RHMP, the Legal Aid Foundation, the California Department of Fair Employment and H ousing, HUD’s Office of Fair Housing, the California Guide to Tenants’ and Landlords’ Rights and Responsibilities, and the County’s Analysis of Impediments.
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actions related to affirmatively furthering fair housing. This program will be implemented throughout the next eight years.
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CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and used to ensure long -term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
The City of Goleta administers its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program responsibly, transparently, and in full compliance with federal requirements. Monitoring practices are designed to ensure accountability, support long -term success, and ver ify that public funds are used effectively to benefit the community, in accordance with our long-term planning documents and applicable federal regulations.
To keep projects on track, the City uses several monitoring tools. Subrecipients submit quarterly reports on progress and expenditures, which staff review for eligibility and alignment with program goals. Each year, the City conducts risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of oversight for each subrecipient. When needed, staff also carry out formal monitoring visits that may include financial and recordkeeping checks, labor standards compliance reviews, assessments of program outcomes, and site inspections.
The City requires subrecipients to maintain records for at least five years, provides written guidance and timelines for corrective actions, and offers ongoing technical assistance and training to strengthen compliance.
Program priorities are shaped through long-term planning and community input. The City develops a five -year Consolidated Plan, prepares annual action plans, engages residents, particularly low - and moderate-income households, through public meetings and consultations, and submits annual performance reports to HUD documenting the use of funds and program outcomes.
Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d)
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on performance reports.
The Draft CAPER was made available for public review, and the public was invited to submit comments during the review period of September 4, 2025, to September 22, 2025.
The required notices were published in the Santa Barbara Independent English and Spanish on September 4, 2025. A notice of availability of the Draft CAPER and request for public comments were also posted on the City’s website.
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The Draft CAPER was considered by the City Council at a public hearing on September 16, 2025, providing an additional opportunity for the public to comment on this annual performance report for the CDBG program.
CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction’s program objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences.
The City of Goleta did not make significant changes to its CDBG program objectives during PY 2024. Program goals remain focused on supporting public services for low- and moderate-income residents, addressing homelessness, and improving community facilitie s and infrastructure in eligible areas.
Based on program experience, the City continues to emphasize leveraging local funds (General Fund, ARPA, and Affordable Housing Trust Fund resources) alongside CDBG allocations to maximize impact. The City also places greater emphasis on coordination with regional partners to align housing, homelessness, and service strategies. These experiences reinforce the importance of maintaining flexibility in the use of CDBG funds while addressing the highest-priority community needs.
Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grants?
No
[BEDI grantees] Describe accomplishments and program outcomes during the last year.
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CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction’s program objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences.
The City of Goleta did not make significant changes to its CDBG program objectives during PY 2024. Program goals remain focused on supporting public services for low- and moderate-income residents, addressing homelessness, and improving community facilitie s and infrastructure in eligible areas.
Based on program experience, the City continues to emphasize leveraging local funds alongside CDBG allocations to maximize impact. The City also places greater emphasis on coordination with regional partners to align housing, homelessness, and service strategies. These experiences reinforce the importance of maintaining flexibility in the use of CDBG funds while addressing the highest-priority community needs.
Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grants?
No
[BEDI grantees] Describe accomplishments and program outcomes during the last year.
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CR-58 – Section 3
Identify the number of individuals assisted and the types of assistance provided Total Labor Hours CDB
G
HOM
E
ESG HOPW
A
HTF
Total Number of Activities 0 0 0 0 0
Total Labor Hours 0
Total Section 3 Worker Hours 0
Total Targeted Section 3 Worker Hours 0
Table 8 – Total Labor Hours
Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by
Program
CDB
G
HOM
E
ESG HOPW
A
HTF
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Public Housing Targeted Workers
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Other Funding Targeted Workers.
Direct, on-the job training (including apprenticeships).
Indirect training such as arranging for, contracting for, or paying tuition for, off-site training.
Technical assistance to help Section 3 workers compete for jobs (e.g., resume assistance, coaching).
Outreach efforts to identify and secure bids from Section 3 business concerns.
Technical assistance to help Section 3 business concerns understand and bid on contracts.
Division of contracts into smaller jobs to facilitate participation by Section 3 business concerns.
Provided or connected residents with assistance in seeking employment including: drafting resumes, preparing for interviews, finding job opportunities, connecting residents to job placement services.
Held one or more job fairs.
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that can provide direct services or referrals.
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that provide one or more of the following: work readiness health screenings, interview clothing, uniforms, test fees, transportation.
Assisted residents with finding child care.
Assisted residents to apply for, or attend community college or a four year educational institution.
Assisted residents to apply for, or attend vocational/technical training.
Assisted residents to obtain financial literacy training and/or coaching.
Bonding assistance, guaranties, or other efforts to support viable bids from Section 3 business concerns.
Provided or connected residents with training on computer use or online technologies.
Promoting the use of a business registry designed to create opportunities for disadvantaged and small businesses.
Outreach, engagement, or referrals with the state one -stop system, as designed in Section 121(e)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Other.
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Table 9 – Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program Narrative
During the reporting period, no contracts were awarded that met the Section 3 threshold requirements. Therefore, no Section 3 contracting, employment, or training opportunities were generated.
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