Agenda Item B.1
CPM PUBLIC HEARING
Meeting Date: September 15, 2026
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
SUBMITTED BY: JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director PREPARED BY: Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) RECOMMENDATION:
A. Review and a ccept the Community Development Block Grant 2025-2026 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) Program. 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 opportunities. In Program Year 2025-206 (PY 2025-26), the City was awarded $320,925 in CDBG funding , covering the performance period of July 1, 202 5, th rough June 30, 2026.
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. The CAPER must be submitted to HUD within 90 days after the closure of the PY.
DISCUSSION:
The 2025-2026 Action Plan represented the first year of implementation of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. The Draft CAPER (Attachment 1) reports on progress toward the 1 Meeting Date: September 15, 2026
annual goals in that Action Plan and links accomplishments to the broader five-year objectives detailed in the Consolidated Plan.
The Draft CAPER is available for public review from September 4 through September 22, 2026. Public notices announcing the review period and public hearing were published in English and Spanish in the Santa Barbara Independent on August 27, 2026. Hard copies of the Draft CAPER are available upon reques t, and an electronic copy is posted on the City’s website. The September 15, 2026 public hearing takes place during the public review period and provides the City Council and members of the public with an opportunity to comment on the City’s performance du ring PY 2025 -26. Staff will incorporate a summary of any comments received and the City’s responses into the final CAPER before submission to HUD.
During PY 2025-26, the City of Goleta continued to implement the priorities identified in its 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan by directing CDBG resources toward programs and activities that benefit low - and moderate -income residents and address priority community needs.
The City’s CDBG activities during the program year focused on supporting public services for low - and moderate -income residents, promoting housing stability, and advancing accessibility and public facility improvements. Through its partnership with LEAP, CDBG funding supported the Goleta Valley Family Resource Center, which provi ded family support, basic-needs assistance, benefits enrollment assistance, housing and childcare resources, and other services to low -income Goleta residents. The City also provided CDBG funding to People’s Self-Help Housing for its Supportive Housing Program, which offered supportive services and case management intended to help low -income households maintain stable housing and address barriers that could place their housing at risk.
The City also continued to advance CDBG-funded capital improvement projects. Design work progressed on the Goleta Community Center ADA Improvements and Skylight Replacement project, which aims to improve accessibility at the facility and address needed facility repairs . In addition, the Mathilda Park Improvements project was u nder construction during the program year and included ADA accessibility improvements as part of the overall park improvements. Together, these projects advanced the City’s goal of improving access to public facilities and amenities for persons with disabilities and low- and moderate-income residents.
The table below summarizes progress during the first year of the City’s 2025 -2029 Consolidated Plan. Public service accomplishments reflect beneficiaries reported during PY 2025 -26. Capital improvement accompl ishments will be reported as projects are completed, and beneficiary information becomes reportable under HUD requirements.
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Table 1: 2025–2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan Goals (As Amended)1
Goal and Description Needs Addressed Beneficiaries
(Five-Year Goal)
Year 1
Progress
Percentage
Complete
Public Services:
Provide low- and
moderate- income youth,
seniors, and residents
with special needs with a
range of public services
necessary to prevent
homelessness and
ameliorate the effects of
poverty.
Expand public
services for low-
and moderate-
income youth,
seniors, and
residents with
special needs
Prevent and
reduce
homelessness
1,130 persons
assisted
953 persons
assisted 84.3%
Capital Improvements:
Improve public facilities
and infrastructure to
benefit residents of
predominantly low- and
moderate-income areas
or those presumed under
HUD regulations to be
low- and moderate-
income such as elderly
and disabled adults.
Improve public
facilities and
infrastructure
Address
material barriers
to accessibility
6,000 persons
assisted
0 persons
assisted
(projects
currently in
design or
construction)
0%
Administration:
Provide for the timely and
compliant administration
of the CDBG program in
accordance with HUD
policy and federal
regulations.
All N/A N/A N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City had $757,876.40 in CDBG resources available during PY 2025-26, consisting of $320,925 in annual entitlement funds and $436,951.40 in prior -year unexpended funds.
The City expended $240,193.40 during the program year, leaving $517,683 in unexpended funds committed to ongoing eligible activities. All expenditures subject to the CDBG low - and moderate -income benefit test met that national objective, and public service and prog ram administration expenditures remained within applicable federal limits.
There is no additional fiscal impact associated with accepting and submitting the CAPER.
CDBG funds that remained unexpended as of June 30, 2026, will carry forward and
1 Note: The April 2026 substantial amendment revised Years Two through Five only; PY 2025-26 was unchanged. Estimates assume a $320,925 annual allocation; future allocations may vary.
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remain avai lable for previously approved or otherwise eligible CDBG activities in accordance with the City’s adopted plans and applicable HUD requirements.
ALTERNATIVES:
Council may direct staff to revise the CAPER before submission, provided the final report can be submitted to HUD by September 28, 2026. Council may also decline to accept the CAPER; however, failure to submit a timely and complete report would place the City out of compliance with HUD reporting requirements and could affect the City’s eligibility f or future CDBG funding.
LEGAL REVIEW BY: Isaac Rosen, City Attorney
APPROVED BY: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
2. Presentation – Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2025-26 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) 4 ATTACHMENT 1
Draft 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
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DRAFT FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program from
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER)
Program Year 2025
July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Contact:
City of Goleta
Department of Neighborhood Services
Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst
130 Cremona Drive, Suite B
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 690-5126
[email protected]
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Contents
CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........3 CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted ................................ ............................... 6 CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a) ................................ ................................ .................7 CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b) ................................ ................................ ............................. 9 CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c) ............................ 11 CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j) ................................ ................................ ................... 14 CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j) ................................ ................................ ............ 15 CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230 ................................ ................................ .......................... 19 CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 21 CR-58 – Section 3 ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 22 Attachment – PR-26 CDBG Financial Report ................................ ................................ .................. 24
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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.
During Program Year 2025-2026, the City of Goleta continued to implement the priorities identified in its 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan by directing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) resources toward programs and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents and address priority community needs.
The City’s CDBG activities during the program year focused on supporting public services for low- and moderate-income residents, promoting housing stability, and advancing accessibility and public facility improvements. Through its partnership with LEAP, CDBG funding supported the Goleta Valley Family Resource Center, which provided family support, basic-needs assistance, benefits enrollment assistance, housing and childcare resources, and other services to low-income Goleta residents. The City also provided CDBG funding to People’s Self-Help Housing for its Supportive Housing Program, which offered supportive services and case management intended to help low-income households maintain stable housing and address barriers that could place their housing at risk.
The City also continued to advance CDBG-funded capital improvement projects. Design work progressed on the Goleta Community Center ADA Improvements and Skylight Replacement project, which aims to improve accessibility and fund urgent repairs at the facility. In addition, the Mathilda Park Improvements project was under construction during the program year and included ADA accessibility improvements as part of the overall park improvements. Together, these projects advanced the City’s goal of improving access to public facilities and amenities for persons with disabilities and low- and moderate-income residents.
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, targets, actual outcomes/outputs, and percentage completed for each of the grantee’s program year goals.
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Goal Category Source /
Amount
Indicator Unit of
Measure
Expected
–
Strategic
Plan
Actual –
Strategic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected
–
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent
Complete
Capital
Improvements
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$1,235,562.00
Public Facility or
Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted 6000 0
0.00% 2360 0
0.00%
Planning and
Administration
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$320,925.00 Other Other 5 0
0.00% 1 1
100.00%
Public Services
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$48,138.00
Public service
activities other than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted 1130 953
84.34% 1130 953
84.34%
Table 1 - Accomplishments – Program Year & Strategic Plan to Date
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’s use of CDBG funds during Program Year 2025-2026 was consistent with the priorities and specific objectives identified in the 2025- 2029 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. Funding was directed toward high-priority activities that address the needs of low- and moderate-income residents, including public services, housing stability, accessibility, and improvements to public facilities.
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assistance, housing and childcare resources, and other services intended to strengthen household stability. CDBG funding also supported People’s Self-Help Housing’s Supportive Housing Program, which provided case management and supportive services to low-income residents with the goal of preventing housing instability and helping households remain successfully housed. These investments directly advanced the City’s objectives related to supporting vulnerable populations and maintaining housing stability.
The City also prioritized CDBG resources for public facility and accessibility improvements. Design and pre-construction activities continued during the program year for the Goleta Community Center ADA Improvements and Skylight Replacement projects, while the Mathilda Park Improvements project was under construction and included ADA accessibility improvements. These capital investments furthered the City’s objective of improving access to public facilities and community amenities, particularly for persons with disabilities and residents of low- and moderate-income areas.
Overall, the City’s use of CDBG funds reflected the highest-priority needs identified in the Consolidated Plan by balancing direct services to low- income households with longer-term investments in accessible public facilities. The combination of public service and capital improvement activities allowed the City to address immediate household needs while also making lasting improvements to community infrastructure and accessibility.
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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 901
Black or African American 13
Asian 19
American Indian or American Native 0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0
Total 933
Hispanic 810
Not Hispanic 143
Table 2 – Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds Narrative
During Program Year 2025-2026, the City’s CDBG-funded public service activities assisted low- and moderate-income Goleta residents through LEAP’s Goleta Valley Family Resource Center and People’s Self-Help Housing’s Supportive Housing Program. LEAP served 551 unduplicated residents, and PSHH served 402 unduplicated residents. An additional 20 residents are not reflected in the race table above due to IDIS limitations on reporting certain race categories.
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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 757,876 240,193
Table 3 - Resources Made Available
Narrative
The City had $757,876.40 in CDBG resources available during the program year, consisting of $436,951.40 in prior-year unexpended funds and a $320,925 entitlement grant. Of this amount, $240,193.40 was expended, leaving an unexpended balance of $517,683.00. All expenditures subject to the low/mod benefit test benefited low- and moderate-income persons, while public service and planning/administration expenditures remained within applicable caps.
Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments Target Area Planned
Percentage of
Allocation
Actual
Percentage of
Allocation
Narrative Description
Citywide 100 100
CDBG resources were available citywide to
address the needs of low- and moderate-
income residents.
Table 4 – Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments
Narrative
CDBG resources were available citywide to address the needs of low- and moderate-income residents.
Public service activities served eligible Goleta residents throughout the City, while capital improvement funds supported ADA and accessibility improvements at specific public facilities, including Mathilda Park and the Goleta Community Center.
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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.
Because the City of Goleta receives a relatively small annual CDBG allocation, the City leverages CDBG funds with other local, state, and private resources to complete eligible projects and expand the impact of federal funding.
During Program Year 2025-2026, CDBG funds for the Mathilda Park Improvements project were combined with City General Fund resources and a State of California OGALS grant to support the overall project, including ADA accessibility improvements. Mathilda Park is publicly owned City property and its improvement directly advanced Consolidated Plan goals related to accessible public facilities and community amenities.
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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.
The City of Goleta’s CDBG goals focus on Non-Housing Community Development. 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.
Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans.
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Housing Trust Fund (in-lieu fees, impact fees, and General 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
No CDBG funds were used during Program Year 2025-2026 for rental assistance, the production of new housing units, the rehabilitation of existing housing units, or the acquisition of housing. Therefore, no households are reported in the affordable housing categories above.
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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 continues to support efforts to reduce homelessness and assist unsheltered individuals by funding agencies and organizations that provide street outreach, case management, emergency and transitional housing, housing placement, homelessness prevention, and supportive services. While CDBG resources did not directly fund homeless street outreach during PY 2025, the City invested significant local resources to support outreach and services for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
During PY 2025, the City supported a range of homelessness outreach, housing placement, housing stability, and prevention services. These efforts included professional street outreach and bridge housing, regional homelessness coordination, supportive housing services, assistance placing individuals and households into permanent housing, and landlord-tenant mediation intended to preserve tenancies and prevent homelessness.
Individuals experiencing homelessness in Goleta are also enrolled, as appropriate, in the Coordinated Entry System (CES), with enrollment and service information tracked in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) by CityNet. This coordinated process assists with assessing individual needs, connecting individuals to appropriate resources, and facilitating referrals to available housing and supportive services.
Through these combined efforts, the City strengthened outreach, assessment, housing navigation, homelessness prevention, and supportive service delivery for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness, while leveraging both federal and local resources to address community needs.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons Although the City of Goleta does not operate a homeless shelter, the City continued to use General Fund resources during PY 2025 to expand access to emergency and transitional shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness.
The City reserved shelter capacity at the PATH Santa Barbara shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness in Goleta. The City also supported access to Hedges House of Hope in Isla Vista, operated by Good Samaritan Shelter in a County-owned facility.
These resources help ensure that individuals experiencing homelessness in Goleta have access to emergency shelter and transitional housing options in nearby facilities. The City also continues to coordinate with regional partners to address gaps in shelter capacity, housing placement, and 16 CAPER 12
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supportive services.
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 as 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 2025, the City funded the Rental Housing Mediation Program (RHMP) through a contract with the City of Santa Barbara. Goleta contributed 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 period 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
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 CDBG 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.
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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
Not applicable. The City of Goleta does not own or operate public housing and is not a Public Housing Agency (PHA). 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.
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 the project's residents. The Councils hold regular public meetings and provide concerns 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 homebuyers in achieving homeownership.
Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs
Not applicable. The City of Goleta is not a PHA (Public Housing Authority) and did not provide assistance to any troubled PHAs during the program year.
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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) During the program year, the City continued to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs by directing CDBG resources toward activities serving low- and moderate-income residents, households experiencing housing instability, seniors, persons with disabilities, families with children, and other vulnerable populations.
The City supported public service activities that provided case management, housing stability assistance, benefits enrollment, food and basic-needs assistance, childcare and housing referrals, and other supportive services. These activities were intended to reduce barriers related to limited household income, housing instability, access to services, and other economic challenges affecting underserved residents.
The City also continued to coordinate with local nonprofit organizations and regional service providers to identify community needs and connect residents with available resources. CDBG subrecipients were monitored for progress toward approved performance goals and for their ability to reach eligible beneficiaries.
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needs. Demand for affordable housing, supportive services, and other assistance exceeds the amount of CDBG funding available. To address this constraint, the City prioritized activities that serve low- and moderate-income residents, leveraged partnerships with nonprofit and regional agencies, and continued to use available CDBG resources in a manner consistent with the priorities established in the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.
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 Public Health, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch, to conduct program planning, outreach, case management, investigations, and surveillance related to children with elevated blood lead levels. A Public Health Nurse provides countywide case management for affected children and conducts outreach and education for families.
The County’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention team includes representatives from programs and departments involved in public health, environmental health, children’s services, and hazardous materials response. The team meets regularly to coordinate outreach, develop educational materials, address active cases, and assign responsibilities for lead poisoning investigations. These coordinated efforts support increased screening of children who may be at risk of lead exposure.
The City does not use CDBG funds for housing rehabilitation and therefore did not undertake CDBG- funded activities that directly involved the evaluation or remediation of lead-based paint hazards during the program year.
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 to low-income residents and help reduce the impacts of poverty.
These programs addressed basic needs, strengthened family stability, and expanded access to supportive services.
Examples included funding for Isla Vista Youth Projects (LEAP) to support low-income families with children, as well as support for food assistance programs that improve food security for low-income households. These programs included services provided 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.
These investments supplemented household resources, helped meet basic nutritional needs, and reduced financial pressures on low-income families. The City also coordinated these efforts with homelessness prevention, housing assistance, and regional service partnerships to support broader household stability and help address the conditions that contribute to persistent poverty. 21 CAPER 17
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Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) During the program year, the City of Goleta continued to strengthen the institutional structure supporting its housing and community development programs through coordination with CDBG subrecipients, the County of Santa Barbara, the Continuum of Care, and other regional partners. The City also leveraged General Fund resources to support complementary programs and services.
City staff provided ongoing monitoring, technical assistance, and administrative support to CDBG subrecipients to strengthen program capacity, promote compliance with federal requirements, and improve service delivery. These efforts helped maintain effective coordination among local and regional service providers and supported the City’s ability to administer CDBG-funded activities serving low- and moderate-income residents.
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 County HOME Consortium, the City of Goleta participated in the preparation of the County’s Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI). Although the AI did not establish jurisdiction-specific goals for Goleta, the City continued to support Countywide fair housing objectives by promoting affordable housing opportunities, partnering with agencies that serve at-risk populations, supporting programs that provide financial counseling and outreach, and maintaining programs that promote fair housing education and improve landlord-tenant relations.
During the program year, the City continued to contract with the City of Santa Barbara to provide Rental Housing Mediation Program (RHMP) services to Goleta residents. With City funding, the RHMP assisted 152 individuals through staff consultations, mediation services, information regarding landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities, and referrals to other social service resources.
The City also maintained its Fair Housing webpage in both English and Spanish to increase public awareness of fair housing rights and available resources. The webpage provides information and links to the RHMP, Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County, state and federal fair housing agencies, HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, tenant and landlord guidance, and the County’s Analysis of Impediments.
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access to information and services, landlord-tenant issues, and access to housing opportunities. 23 CAPER 19
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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 monitors CDBG-funded activities throughout the program year to ensure compliance with applicable HUD requirements, the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, executed agreements, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Monitoring includes review of reimbursement requests, beneficiary and performance data, supporting documentation, accomplishment information, and progress toward approved goals and objectives.
Subrecipients are required to maintain adequate documentation demonstrating compliance with applicable CDBG requirements, including national objective eligibility, income and beneficiary documentation, financial management requirements, procurement requirements, and record retention requirements. The City reviews subrecipient performance through periodic reports, reimbursement documentation, correspondence, and, when appropriate, desk or on-site monitoring. Any deficiencies identified through monitoring are communicated to the subrecipient and corrective action is required as necessary.
For applicable contracts and procurement activities, the City incorporates required federal provisions and takes steps to provide opportunities for minority-owned, women-owned, and other disadvantaged business enterprises consistent with applicable federal procurement requirements. This may include outreach, solicitation practices, and documentation of efforts to encourage participation by qualified businesses.
The City also monitors progress toward the priorities, goals, and objectives established in the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. Accomplishments and expenditures are tracked throughout the year and reported through IDIS and the CAPER. Long-term compliance requirements associated with CDBG-assisted activities, including applicable use restrictions and recordkeeping requirements, are monitored for the required compliance period.
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 from September 4, 2026, through September 22, 2026. The required public notices were published in English and Spanish in the Santa Barbara Independent on August 27, 2026. A 24 CAPER 20
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notice of availability of the Draft CAPER and an invitation to submit public comments were also posted on the City's website.
These actions provided residents and interested parties with reasonable notice of the Draft CAPER's availability and an opportunity to review and comment on the City's performance prior to submission of the final CAPER to HUD.
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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.
During the program year, the City processed a substantial amendment to its 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan, revising its CDBG program objectives by removing Public Services funding from the strategic goals for Program Years 2026 through 2029. Based on the City’s experience administering the program and evaluating community needs and available resources, the City determined that its limited CDBG funding could have a greater impact by concentrating resources on eligible public facility and infrastructure improvements. Such services are currently being funded by other local funds. As a result, for the remaining four years of the Consolidated Plan period, the City intends to direct its CDBG resources toward public facility and infrastructure activities rather than Public Services.
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 CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA HTF
Total Number of Activities 0 0 0 0 0
Total Labor Hours
Total Section 3 Worker Hours
Total Targeted Section 3 Worker Hours
Table 8 – Total Labor Hours
Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA 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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Narrative
The City has one CDBG-funded activity subject to Section 3 requirements that remained in progress at the end of the program year. The City continues to monitor the activity for compliance with applicable Section 3 requirements and will report required Section 3 labor-hour and qualitative-effort data in accordance with HUD reporting requirements.
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Attachment
PR26- CDBG Financial Summary Report
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Presentation – Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2025-26 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) 31 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual
Performance Evaluation Report
(CAPER)
Program Year 2025-26
July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst
32 CDBG Background
The City receives an annual allocation of Community Development Block Gr
ant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Required Planning Documents:
Consolidated Plan: Five-year strategy for the investment of CDBG funds to address
high-priority housing and community development needs
Action Plan: Annual projects and activities that will be implemented to meet the g
oals established in the Consolidated Plan
Citizen Participation Plan: policies and procedures for involving the community in th
e planning and evaluation of HUD-funded programs
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER): Report on activities and accomplishmen
ts for CDBG each program year
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33 Program Year 2025 Activities & Projects
Annual Allocation of $320,925
Public Services
• LEAP – Family Resource Center (formerly IVYP)
• People’s Self-Help Housing – Supportive Housing Program Public Facilities (Capital Improvements)
• Mathilda Park (in Construction as of June 30, 2026)
• Goleta Community Center Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Skylight R
eplacement (in Design/Bidding)
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Program Funding
Amount
PY 2025
Subrecipient Goal
for Persons
Served
2025-2026 Actuals
Persons Served
% of Low-
Moderate Income
Persons
LEAP Family Resource Center $29,548 200 551 99.5%
People's Self-Help Housing
Corpor
ation's Supportive Housing
Program
$18,590 230 402 100%
2025-2026 Grand Totals: $48,138 430 953 99%
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Questions
and
Comments
Photos Courtesy of LEAP Family Resource Center
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