Hughson City Council
September 14, 2026

City Council Agenda September 14, 2026
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City of Hughson

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hughson City Hall – 7018 Pine Street Hughson, California Monday, September 14, 2026 - 6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor George Carr
ROLL CALL: Mayor George Carr
Mayor Pro Tem Randy Crooker
Councilmember Julie Ann Strain
Councilmember Alan McFadon
Councilmember Susana Vasquez
AGENDA

HUGHSON CITY COUNCIL
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FLAG SALUTE: Mayor George Carr
INVOCATION: Hughson Ministerial Association

1. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR (No Action Can Be Taken):

Please limit presentations to three minutes. If you wish to speak regarding an item on the agenda, you may be asked to defer your remarks until the Council addresses the matter. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(3), no action or discussion may be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except that the City Council, or its staff, may briefly respond to comments or questions from members of the public, provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, or direct staff to place the issue on a future agenda.

2. PRESENTATIONS: NONE.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR:

All items listed on the Consent Calendar are to be acted upon by a single action of the City Council unless otherwise requested by an audience member, or individual Councilmember, for special consideration. Otherwise, the recommendation of staff will be accepted and acted upon by roll call vote.

3.1: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 24, 2026.

3.2: Approve the Warrants.

3.3: Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-03 Amending the Municipal Code to add a Housing Overlay Zone in conformance with the Housing Element.

3.4: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-27, Awarding the 7th Street Frontage and Utilities Improvement Project to Rolfe Construction, in the Amount of $1,511,066, and authorizing a 10% Construction Contingency as well as a 10% set aside for construction testing and inspections; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the final construction contract with the responsible low bidder, inclusive of any final edits by the City Attorney.

3.5: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-28, recommending the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors approve the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.

5. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE.

6. NEW BUSINESS: NONE.

7. CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.

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8. COMMENTS:

A brief report on notable attendance at a meeting, or conference, or other notable topics of City business shall be made. The Brown Act does not allow for discussion or action of items by the City Council during this time.

8.1: Staff Reports and Comments:

City Manager
Director of Finance
Community Development Director
Police Services
City Attorney

8.2: Council Comments:

9. CLOSED SESSION:

9.1: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: one (1) case

10. ADJOURNMENT:

The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

In accordance with California Government Code Section 54957.5, any writing or document that is a public record, relates to an open session agenda item, and is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a regular meeting will be made available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk at Hughson City Hall during normal business hours. If, however, the document or writing is not distributed until the regular meeting to which it relates, then the document or writing will be made available to the public at the location of the meeting, as listed on the agenda.

Notice Regarding Non-English Speakers
Pursuant to California Constitution Article III, Section IV, establishing English as the official language for the State of California, and in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedures Section 185, which requires proceedings before any State Court to be in English, notice is hereby given that all proceedings before the City of Hughson City Council shall be in English and anyone wishing to address the Council is required to have a translator present who will take an oath to make an accurate translation from any language not English into the English language.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Sep 25 • Movie in the Park, Starn Park – 7:30pm
Sep 28 • City Council Meeting, City Council Chambers, 6:00 PM

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
Date: September 11, 2026 Time: 5:50 PM
Name: Dominique Romo Title: City Manager

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1
SECTION 3: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: September 14, 2026
Subject: Approval of the City Council Minutes
Presented By: Dominique Romo, City Manager
Approved By:
____________________________
City Manager
______________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation:

Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 24, 2026.

City Council Minutes August 24, 2026
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City of Hughson

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hughson City Hall – 7018 Pine Street Hughson, California MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026 - 6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor George Carr
ROLL CALL:

Present: Mayor George Carr
Mayor Pro Tem Randy Crooker
Councilmember Julie Ann Strain
Councilmember Alan McFadon
Councilmember Susana Vasquez
Staff Present: Dominique Romo, City Manager
Andy Pinasco, City Attorney
Kim Weimer, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Jose Vasquez, Public Works Superintendent
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor George Carr
INVOCATION: Hughson Ministerial Association

1. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR (No Action Can Be Taken): NONE

2. PRESENTATIONS: NONE

3. CONSENT CALENDAR:

All items listed on the Consent Calendar are to be acted upon by a single action of the City Council unless otherwise requested by an audience member, or individual Councilmember, for special consideration. Otherwise, the recommendation of staff will be accepted and acted upon by roll call vote.

3.1: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 10, 2026.

MINUTES

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3.2: Approve the Warrants.

VASQUEZ/STRAIN 5-0 Motion passes unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE

5. PUBLIC HEARING:

5.1: Conduct a Public Hearing; Adopt Resolution No. 2026-26 approving General Plan Amendment No. 2026-01, the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update; Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-03 amending the Municipal Code to add a Housing Overlay Zone in conformance with the Housing Element (first reading), with the Second reading and Adoption at a subsequent regular City Council meeting; and Authorize Staff to file the Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Statute and Guidelines.

Perry Banner with DeNovo Planning presented the staff report and presentation on this item.

Mayor Carr opened the public hearing at 6:34pm. He then closed the public hearing, with no comments.

CARR/CROOKER 5-0 motion passes unanimously Adopting Resolution No. 2026-26 approving General Plan Amendment No. 2026-01, the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update; Introducing and Waiving the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-03 amending the Municipal Code to add a Housing Overlay Zone in conformance with the Housing Element (first reading); and Authorizing Staff to file the Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Statute and Guidelines.

6. NEW BUSINESS: NONE

7. CORRESPONDENCE: NONE

8. COMMENTS:

A brief report on notable attendance at a meeting, or conference, or other notable topics of City business shall be made. The Brown Act does not allow for discussion or action of items by the City Council during this time.

8.1: Staff Reports and Comments:

City Manager Romo updated Council on her attendance at the City/Fire 2+2 Committee, SASA, Unpermitted Vendor Task Force, and the recruitment status of the City Clerk position.

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PW Superintendent Vasquez and City Manager Romo provided a detailed update to the Council on the Hatch Road Lift Station fire incident, including the current operational status of the facility and the work underway by staff to address the damage.

Director of Finance Weimer updated Council on the City’s next Audit.

8.2: Council Comments:

Councilmember Vasquez provided a TMAD spraying update and reported on her attendance at the West Turlock Subbasin GSA and Local Taskforce on Solid Waste meetings. She praised staff for their work and thanked the City of Oakdale, Hughson Fire, and Denair Fire for their assistance during the Hatch Road Lift Station Fire. She further encouraged support for upcoming community events, noting Denair Fire’s Pit BBQ on September 12 and the Odd Fellows Sausage Fest on October 18. She closed with Happy Labor Day.

Councilmember Strain updated the Council on her attendance at the 2+2 City/Fire meeting, expressing her understanding that the Fire District may be pulling away from the Civic/Public Safety Center Project.

Mayor Pro Tem Crooker also reported on his attendance at the 2+2 City/Fire meeting.

Mayor Carr followed up on the TMAD spraying update by encouraging the public to report dead birds to help prevent the spread of West Nile virus.

9. CLOSED SESSION: NONE

10. ADJOURNMENT:

VASQUEZ/STRAIN 5-0 motion passes to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 PM.

APPROVED:
______________________
GEORGE CARR, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
DOMINIQUE ROMO, City Manager

Meeting Date: September 14, 2026
Subject: Approval of Warrants Register
Presented By: Kim Weimer, Director of Finance
Approved By: ____________________________
Dominique Romo, City Manager
Recommended Council Action:

Approve the Warrants Register as presented.

Background and Overview:

The warrants register presented to the City Council is a listing of all expenditures paid from August 18, 2026, through September 10, 2026.

Fiscal Impact:

There are reductions in various funds for payment of expenses.

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SECTION 3: CONSENT CALENDAR

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Check Report
Hughson By Check Number
Date Range: 08/18/2026 - 09/10/2026
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount Bank Code: Payable Bank-Payable Bank
00094 AT&T MOBILITY 08/21/2026 Regular 0.00 927.84 61264 08102026 Invoice 08/21/2026 PHONES 0.00 927.84
01538 Colonial Life 08/21/2026 Regular 0.00 190.98 61265 54059070801274 Invoice 08/21/2026 Colonial Life 0.00 190.98 02097 Continental Republic Capital, LLC 08/21/2026 Regular 0.00 1,665.32 61266 618 Invoice 08/21/2026 Extra Help - PW 08.15.2026 0.00 1,665.32 01616 De Novo Planning Group 08/21/2026 Regular 0.00 14,786.75 61267 5178 Invoice 08/03/2026 General Plan Update 0.00 14,786.75 00395 DENAIR LUMBER CO 08/21/2026 Regular 0.00 59.34 61268 2159792 Invoice 07/23/2026 lumber for trailer 0.00 20.01 2161004 Invoice 08/07/2026 lumber for trailer 0.00 39.33 00464 EZ NETWORK SYSTEMS, INC. 08/21/2026 Regular 0.00 7,145.42 61269 49033 Invoice 08/14/2026 IT SERVICES- August 0.00 725.48 TS49101 Invoice 08/14/2026 IT SERVICES- August 0.00 6,419.94 00528 GILTON SOLID WASTE MANAGE 08/21/2026 Regular 0.00 84,444.43 61270 July 2026 Invoice 08/21/2026 GARBAGE SERVICE- July 0.00 84,444.43 01664 Government Tax Seminars 08/21/2026 Regular 0.00 225.00 61271 0025398 Invoice 08/21/2026 Training - D Perez 1099's 0.00 225.00 00682 KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH 08/21/2026 Regular 0.00 7,488.33 61272 691534684834 Invoice 09/01/2026 MEDICAL SERVICES- September 0.00 7,488.33 00776 MO-CAL OFFICE EQUIPMENT 08/21/2026 Regular 0.00 152.67 61273 AR1457123 Invoice 08/18/2026 Copies 0.00 152.67
02079 PACE Supply Corp 08/21/2026 Regular 0.00 154.10 61274 0611590762 Invoice 07/16/2026 IR endpoint device 0.00 154.10 00884 PITNEY BOWES 08/21/2026 Regular 0.00 502.25 61275 INV0016620 Invoice 08/21/2026 POSTAGE 0.00 502.25
00901 PREFERRED ALLIANCE, INC. 08/21/2026 Regular 0.00 286.63 61276 0212236-IN Invoice 08/21/2026 OFF-SITE PARTICIPANT 0.00 286.63 02166 Savanna Alvear 08/21/2026 Regular 0.00 500.00 61277 INV0016626 Invoice 08/21/2026 Damage Deposit- Alvear 0.00 500.00 02165 Tiffany Graham 08/21/2026 Regular 0.00 100.00 61278 INV0016625 Invoice 08/21/2026 Damage Deposit - Graham 0.00 100.00 01149 TURLOCK IRRIGATION DIST. 08/21/2026 Regular 0.00 40,753.60 61279 INV0016621 Invoice 08/21/2026 ELECTRIC 0.00 40,753.60
01206 WARDEN'S OFFICE 08/21/2026 Regular 0.00 82.30 61280 027725-00 Invoice 08/06/2026 MISC OFFICE SUPPLIES- Labels 0.00 82.30 00332 CONDOR EARTH TECHNOLOGIES 08/24/2026 Regular 0.00 4,951.25 61281 93710 Invoice 06/30/2026 2026 first semiannual Phase 2 0.00 4,951.25 00755 MCR ENGINEERING, INC 08/24/2026 Regular 0.00 31,815.25 61282 22767 Invoice 06/30/2026 work performed 6/30/26 0.00 31,815.25

Check Report Date Range: 08/18/2026 - 09/10/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 01943 Quality Service, Inc. 08/24/2026 Regular 0.00 20,446.94 61283 39437 Invoice 06/30/2026 Wastewater System Operations 0.00 19,116.94 39439 Invoice 06/30/2026 QSI DW contract work 0.00 1,330.00 02097 Continental Republic Capital, LLC 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 2,057.16 61284 418 Invoice 06/30/2026 Extra Help - PW 06.06.26 0.00 2,057.16 00824 NEUMILLER & BEARDSLEE 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 7,288.50 61285 359319 Invoice 06/30/2026 Personnel Matters through 6-30-26 0.00 487.50 359320 Invoice 06/30/2026 General Administration through 6-30-26 0.00 6,801.00 01603 Amazon Capital Services, Inc. 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 969.74 61286 1HRJ-V4G6-LHTR Invoice 07/14/2026 boots Bobby/Jose 0.00 269.63 1J4W-LJD3-PNL7 Invoice 07/09/2026 recycle can decals 0.00 14.32 1M9H-YVGV-Q7… Invoice 07/09/2026 chemical pump well 9 0.00 140.23 1PGW-WNDQ-FP… Invoice 07/16/2026 office supplies 0.00 35.57 1QY3-JRN7-YGF7 Invoice 07/15/2026 rubber boots/tools 0.00 240.30 1XVD-D94Q-JFXD Invoice 07/16/2026 boots Bobby/Jose 0.00 269.69 02104 Autrey's Sweeping LLC 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 2,700.00 61287 49097 Invoice 08/26/2026 Sweeping services - August 0.00 2,700.00 00822 BlueTriton Brands Inc 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 107.57 61288 06H6703905050 Invoice 08/24/2026 Water for City Hall 0.00 107.57 01536 California Landscape Supply, Inc. 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 57.44 61289 125349 Invoice 09/02/2026 playground mulch starn 0.00 57.44 00310 CLARK'S PEST CONTROL 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 241.00 61290 40251432 Invoice 09/02/2026 PEST CONTROL 0.00 149.00
40251554 Invoice 08/28/2026 PEST CONTROL 0.00 92.00
01908 CLS/Cervantes Landscape Services, Inc. 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 4,797.50 61291 2892 Retention Invoice 07/08/2026 Street light poles- Retention 0.00 3,945.00 2893 Retention Invoice 07/08/2026 Street light project 0.00 677.50 2966 Retention Invoice 09/04/2026 Street Light Poles 0.00 175.00 00324 CODE PUBLISHING COMPANY 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 1,195.00 61292 GC00136457 Invoice 09/02/2026 Annual eCode360 Maintenance 0.00 1,195.00 02097 Continental Republic Capital, LLC 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 1,861.24 61293 639 Invoice 08/18/2026 Extra Help - PW 8.22.26 0.00 1,861.24 01969 Dominique Romo 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 53.57 61294 INV0016654 Invoice 08/25/2026 Refreshments and lunch for interview pan… 0.00 53.57 00475 FGL ENVIRONMENTAL 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 3,819.50 61295 637532A Invoice 08/21/2026 FGL DW Blanket PO 0.00 306.50 637533A Invoice 08/21/2026 FGL DW Blanket PO 0.00 306.50 637534A Invoice 08/21/2026 FGL DW Blanket PO 0.00 269.50 637536A Invoice 08/21/2026 FGL DW Blanket PO 0.00 269.50 637537A Invoice 08/21/2026 FGL DW Blanket PO 0.00 269.50 650658A Invoice 08/14/2026 FGL DW Blanket PO 0.00 156.00 650659A Invoice 08/14/2026 FGL DW Blanket PO 0.00 156.00 650889A Invoice 08/20/2026 FGL DW Blanket PO 0.00 114.00 651303A Invoice 08/20/2026 FGL WW Blanket PO 0.00 253.00 651304A Invoice 08/14/2026 FGL DW Blanket PO 0.00 114.00 651305A Invoice 08/14/2026 FGL DW Blanket PO 0.00 114.00 651306A Invoice 08/14/2026 FGL DW Blanket PO 0.00 252.00 651440A Invoice 08/14/2026 FGL DW Blanket PO 0.00 182.00 651844A Invoice 08/20/2026 FGL WW Blanket PO 0.00 218.00 651853A Invoice 08/20/2026 FGL WW Blanket PO 0.00 145.00 651854A Invoice 08/20/2026 FGL WW Blanket PO 0.00 218.00 651855A Invoice 08/20/2026 FGL DW Blanket PO 0.00 114.00

Check Report Date Range: 08/18/2026 - 09/10/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 651856A Invoice 08/20/2026 FGL DW Blanket PO 0.00 114.00 651857A Invoice 08/18/2026 FGL DW Blanket PO 0.00 134.00 651858A Invoice 08/20/2026 FGL DW Blanket PO 0.00 114.00 00528 GILTON SOLID WASTE MANAGE 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 292.98 61296 726676 Invoice 09/02/2026 gilton street sweeping Blanket Po 0.00 292.98 02147 Goble Sampson Associates Inc 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 2,122.97 61297 BINV0013899 Invoice 09/03/2026 well9 tank repair 0.00 622.97 BINV0013970 Invoice 09/04/2026 well9 tank repair 0.00 500.00 BINV0013970. Invoice 07/30/2026 Well 9 tank repair 0.00 1,000.00 02072 GoTo Technologies USA, LLC 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 455.41 61298 IN95AA2051910 Invoice 09/03/2026 Phones - September 0.00 455.41 00570 HARRIS & ASSOCIATES Inc. 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 4,612.50 61299 73581 Invoice 09/02/2026 Professional Services - July 1 - August 1 0.00 4,612.50 02107 Health Net of California, Inc. 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 21,719.65 61300 September 2026 Invoice 09/01/2026 Medical Services - September 0.00 21,719.65 00624 HUGHSON FIRE DEPARTMENT 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 282.49 61301 26-0826 Invoice 08/26/2026 AEDs in SO vehicles 0.00 282.49 02075 Inductive Automation LLC 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 5,949.00 61302 1449681 Invoice 08/24/2026 inductive support plan 0.00 5,949.00 01884 PACIFIC STORAGE COMPANY 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 93.20 61303 2234764 Invoice 09/02/2026 RECORDS STORAGE- August 0.00 93.20 00879 PG & E 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 175.42 61304
INV0016655 Invoice 09/02/2026 UTILITIES 0.00 175.42
01509 Sanjay Prasad 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 500.00 61305 INV0016656 Invoice 09/02/2026 Damage Deposit - Prasad 0.00 500.00 01040 STANISLAUS COUNTY SHERIFF 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 161,841.93 61306 2627-04 Invoice 09/02/2026 Law Enforcement Services- July 0.00 161,841.93 01134 TONY'S PLUMBING SERVICE 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 500.00 61307 INV0016689 Invoice 09/03/2026 Refund of encroachment deposit ENCR26-… 0.00 500.00 01638 U.S. Bank National Association 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 151,032.74 61308 3343012 Invoice 09/03/2026 Refunding Bonds 2015 TTE 0.00 151,032.74 02078 UniFirst Corporation 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 163.16 61309 2360269364 Invoice 07/27/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 24.11 2360269374 Invoice 07/27/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 82.25 2360269383 Invoice 07/27/2026 unifirst Blanket PO 0.00 56.80 01264 VERIZON WIRELESS 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 76.02 61310 6151880561 Invoice 08/24/2026 TABLETS FOR SCADA 0.00 76.02 01192 VISION SERVICE PLAN 09/04/2026 Regular 0.00 625.50 61311

Check Report Date Range: 08/18/2026 - 09/10/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Post Date Payable Description Discount Amount Payable Amount 825816702 Invoice 09/01/2026 MEDICAL INSURANCE WITHHELD- Septem… 0.00 625.50 Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Discount
Payment
Payment Type Count
Bank Code Payable Bank Summary
Bank Drafts
EFT's
48 0
0 0
0 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
48 0.00
Payment
592,269.59

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
592,269.59
Payable
Count
83 0
0 0
0 83

Check Report Date Range: 08/18/2026 - 09/10/2026
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All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payment Type Discount
Payment
Count Payment
Payable
Count
Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Bank Drafts
EFT's
48 0
0 0
0 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
48 0.00
592,269.59

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
592,269.59
83 0
0 0
0 83
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Fund Summary
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592,269.59

Meeting Date: September 14, 2026
Subject: Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code to Add a Housing Overlay in Conformance with the Housing Element Update
Enclosure: Ordinance No. 2026-03
Presented By: Carla C. Jauregui, Community Development Director Approved By: __________________________
City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:

Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-03 Amending the Municipal Code to Add a Housing Overlay in Conformance with the Housing Element Update.

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:

At its August 24, 2026 meeting, the City Council conducted a public hearing regarding the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element Update and associated zoning amendments. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-26 approving General Plan Amendment No. 2026-01 and the 2023- 2031 Housing Element and introduced and waived the first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-03, establishing a Housing Overlay Zone.

The Housing Overlay Zone is an implementing action required by the Housing Element to address State Housing Element requirements applicable to previously identified housing sites.

Specifically, the Overlay provides the regulatory mechanism to allow qualifying residential development by right on applicable reused sites when a project includes at least 20 percent of the units affordable to lower-income households. The Ordinance is intended to implement Program 11B, Adequate Sites for Lower Income Households, of the adopted Housing Element.

The proposed Ordinance was introduced and the first reading was waived by the City Council on August 24, 2026. No substantive changes to the Ordinance were proposed for second reading.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 36934, the Ordinance is now presented for second reading and adoption. If adopted, the Ordinance will become effective 30 days following adoption pursuant to Government Code Section 36937.

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SECTION 3: CONSENT CALENDAR

Upon adoption, the Ordinance will become effective 30 days after adoption. Staff will continue implementation of the Housing Element and coordinate with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) as necessary to maintain compliance with State Housing Element Law.

FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of the Housing Overlay Ordinance does not, by itself, authorize construction of a specific housing project or require an immediate expenditure beyond the City’s existing planning resources. The related expenditures will include publication and updating of the Hughson Municipal Code, which will be paid out of the legislative funds already approved in the FY 26/27 budget.

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CITY OF HUGHSON

CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-03

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGHSON AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.02 TO ADD A HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE 6TH CYCLE 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
WHEREAS, State Housing Element Law (Government Code § 65580 et seq.) requires that the City of Hughson adopt a Housing Element for the 8year planning period 2023- 2031 to accommodate the City’s regional housing need allocation (RHNA) of 881 housing units, comprised of 284 very low-income units, 196 low-income units, 122 moderate-income units, and 279 above moderate-income units; and
WHEREAS, to comply with State Housing Element Law, the City of Hughson has prepared the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element in compliance with State Housing Element Law and has identified sites that can accommodate housing units meeting the City’s RHNA; and WHEREAS, on August 18, 2026, the Planning Commission conducted a duly and properly noticed public hearing regarding the proposed Housing Element, reviewed the Housing Element and all pertinent documents, maps, and exhibits, including the Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) findings, the City’s response to HCD’s findings, the staff report, and all attachments, and oral and written public comments and recommended approval of the Housing Element to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2026, the City Council adopted the City’s 6th Cycle 2023- 2031 Housing Element for the 8-year planning period in compliance with State law; and WHEREAS, the adopted Housing Element includes Part 1 – Housing Plan that identifies the goals, policies, and programs the City of Hughson is responsible for undertaking to facilitate the production of housing by reducing regulatory barriers, providing incentives, and developing supporting programs which create or preserve housing, including for special needs populations; and
WHEREAS, Program 11B Adequate Sites for Lower Income Households directs the City to allow developments by right pursuant to Government Code § 65583.2(c) when 20 percent or more of the residential units are affordable to low and very-low income households for sites identified in previous Housing Element Sites Inventories; and WHEREAS, to comply with this Government Code Section, the City is establishing by ordinance the Housing Overlay District covering those 4th and 5th Cycle reused sites to allow development by-right when 20 percent or more of the residential units are affordable to lower income households; and

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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at a properly noticed public hearing on August 18, 2026, carefully considered all of the information presented to it, including the staff report and information submitted at the public hearing by interested persons, and adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance establishing the Housing Overlay District; and
WHEREAS, as an independent and alternative basis to the statutory exemption described below, and regardless of the status of HCD's review of the Housing Element, the City as Lead Agency determined that the General Plan Amendment to update the Housing Element is covered by the common sense CEQA exemption (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)), which provides that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Since no development project or other physical change to the environment would be approved by the adoption of the Housing Element, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Housing Element adoption would have a significant effect on the environment, and therefore is not subject to CEQA.

Further, and as the primary basis for this determination, Public Resources Code Section 21080.085 provides for a statutory exemption from CEQA for rezoning undertaken to implement the schedule of actions in a housing element that has been approved by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Therefore, the rezoning actions included in the 6th Cycle Housing Element’s Housing Plan required under Government Code Section 65583(c) qualify for CEQA exemption once, and to the extent, HCD has approved the 6th Cycle Housing Element pursuant to Government Code Section 65585.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code § 65860, the City Council finds that this Ordinance is consistent with the City of Hughson General Plan, as amended by the 2023-2031 Housing Element, in that the City has an officially adopted General Plan and the land uses authorized by the Housing Overlay District are compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the General Plan, including Housing Element Program 11B (Adequate Sites for Lower Income Households).

NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGHSON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Findings. The recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance as findings of the City Council of the City of Hughson and shall be considered an integral part of this Ordinance.

Section 2. Chapter 17.02 of the Hughson Municipal Code is amended to as follows:

Chapter 17.02 ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 17.02.004 Establishment and designation of zones.
§ 17.02.008 Residential zones.

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§ 17.02.012 Commercial zones.
§ 17.02.016 I – Industrial zone.
§ 17.02.020 Public use zones.
§ 17.02.024 Specific plan zone.
§ 17.02.028 Planned development overlay zone.
§ 17.02.030 Housing overlay zone.
§ 17.02.032 Uses allowed in each district.
§ 17.02.004 Establishment and designation of zones.

A. Designation of Zones. The zones hereby established and into which the city is divided are designated as follows:

R-1 Low Density Residential
R-2 Medium Density Residential
R-3 High Density Residential
R-A Rural Residential
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
C-2 General Commercial
C-3 Service Commercial
I Industrial
P Public Facility
O-S Park/Open Space
S-P Specific Plan
P-D Planned Development Overlay
H Housing Overlay
…
§ 17.02.030 Housing overlay zone.

A. Purpose. The Housing Overlay Zone is intended to facilitate the development of affordable housing while promoting infill development on sites previously identified on housing inventories in the City’s 4th and 5th Cycle Housing Elements. Only those projects that have 20 percent of the total number of units deed restricted for low- and very low-income units are eligible for by-right development in this overlay district.

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B. Applicability. The Housing Overlay Zone is applicable to those sites identified in the Table 17.02.030 below. These sites are the reused sites from the 4th and 5th Cycle Housing Elements. These sites are also identified in Appendix A of the 6th Cycle 2023- 2031 Housing Element in the Inventory of Residential Sites.

Table 17.02.030
Reused 4th and 5th Housing Element Cycle Sites
6th Cycle HE Site
Inventory
Number APN Number
Zoning
Designation
General Plan
Land Use
Designation
Allowable
Density
(du/ac)
45 018-018-020-000 R-2 MDR 5.1-14
38 018-022-020-000 R-3 HDR 10.1-27
42 018-022-021-000 R-3 HDR 10.1-27
35 018-022-029-000 R-3 HDR 10.1-27
31 018-022-031-000 R-3 HDR 10.1-27
3 018-032-062-000 R-3 HDR 10.1-27
5 018-034-010-000 R-2 MDR 5.1-14
8 018-036-001-000 R-3 HDR 10.1-27
9 018-036-064-000 R-3 HDR 10.1-27
10 018-036-070-000 R-3 HDR 10.1-27
15 018-049-070-000 R-3 HDR 10.1-27
16 018-049-071-000 R-3 HDR 10.1-27
17 018-049-072-000 R-3 HDR 10.1-27
18 018-049-073-000 R-3 HDR 10.1-27
23 018-053-022-000 R-3 MDR 5.1-14
C. By-Right Development. The City shall implement by-right development for the sites identified above when a developer builds a project with at least 20 percent affordable units deed restricted for low- and very-low income units. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.2 (c), byright development means the following are not required for development:

1. Conditional Use Permit;

2. Planned Unit Development Permit;

3. Design Review other than Objective Development Design Standards; or

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4. Other discretionary review or approval that would constitute a “project” as defined in Section 2100 of the Public Resources Code (California Environmental Quality Act “CEQA”).

Section 3. If any provision of this Ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance irrespective of the validity of any particular portion thereof.

Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its final passage.

Section 5. Within fifteen (15) days after its final passage, the City Clerk shall cause a summary of this Ordinance to be published in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code.

The foregoing Ordinance No. 2026-03 was introduced and the title thereof read at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hughson held on August 24, 2026, and by a vote of the council members present, further reading was waived.

On motion of __________, seconded by __________, the foregoing Ordinance No. 2026- 03 was duly passed by the City Council of the City of Hughson at a regular meeting thereof held on September 14, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTENTIONS:

ABSENT:
______________________________
GEORGE CARR, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______
DOMINIQUE ROMO, City Manager

Meeting Date: September 14, 2026
Subject: Awarding the 7th Street Frontage and Utilities Improvement Project to Rolfe Construction, in the Amount of $1,511,066 and Authorizing a 10% Construction Contingency as well as a 10% Set -aside for Construction Testing and Inspections
Enclosure: Bid Opening Log
Rolfe Construction Bid Package
Presented By: Carla C. Jauregui, Community Development Director Approved By: ____________________________
City Manager
Recommended Council Action:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-xx, Awarding the 7th Street Frontage and Utilities Improvement Project to Rolfe Construction, in the Amount of $1,511,066, and authorizing a 10% Construction Contingency as well as a 10% set aside for construction testing and inspections.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the final construction contract with the responsible low bidder, inclusive of any final edits by the City Attorney.

Background and Overview:

The Seventh Street Frontage Improvements and Utility Improvement Project is a critical pedestrian, transportation and infrastructure improvement project that will enhance pedestrian safety, improve roadway conditions, complete missing frontage improvements, and upgrade utilities along Seventh Street between Fox Road and Metcalf Way.

Seventh Street is one of the City's primary north-south collector roadways and provides direct access to Hughson High School, Ross Middle School, City Hall, local businesses, and surrounding residential neighborhoods. The project will address approximately 1,450 linear feet of missing sidewalk, roadway deterioration, drainage deficiencies, and aging utility infrastructure.

In 2024, the City secured Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funding through the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) for the project. Following public participation CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.4
SECTION 3: CONSENT CALENDAR

with affected property owners, final engineering plans and specifications were completed by MCR Engineering. On July 14, 2026, the City Council authorized staff to advertise and solicit competitive bids and directed staff to return with the lowest responsive and responsible bid for contract award.

Bids were publicly opened on August 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Hughson City Hall. Eight (8) bids were received. Rolfe Construction submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $1,511,066.00. The bid opening log lists the following bid amounts:

Rank Bidder Location Bid Amount
1 Rolfe Construction Atwater $1,511,066.00
2 UPM Hughson $1,539,677.64
3 Consolidated Eng Valley Springs $1,656,707.40
4 George Reed Modesto $1,683,605.00
5 Mountain Cascade Livermore $1,704,023.00
6 Frontline Livermore $1,725,000.00
7 Dirt Dynasty Farmington $1,896,541.25
8 Taylor Backhoe Services Merced $2,050,497.58
Project Description:

Construction of approximately 1,450 linear feet of new sidewalk along the west side of Seventh Street. Roadway widening and frontage improvements. Replacement of five (5) ADA-compliant curb ramps. Construction of curb, gutter, driveway approaches, and drainage improvements. Relocation of an existing fire hydrant and utility adjustments as necessary. Replacement of sewer and water mains. Asphalt pavement rehabilitation includes profile grinding and a two-inch rubberized asphalt overlay. New pavement striping, crosswalks, and traffic markings. Associated grading, drainage, erosion control, and incidental work necessary to complete the project.

Bid Award:

Based on the bid opening results, Rolfe Construction submitted the lowest bid at $1,511,066.00. The bid is approximately $451,042 below the engineer's estimate of $1,962,108, which included a 10% construction contingency and 10% engineering and inspection contingency. Staff recommend awarding the construction contract to Rolfe Construction as the lowest responsible bidder, subject to completion of all required bid and contract award documentation.

Environmental Review:

The project has completed the required environmental review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Environmental clearance has been obtained through the Caltrans Local Assistance environmental review process for federally funded transportation projects. All required environmental permits and approvals will be maintained throughout project implementation.

Fiscal Impact:

The engineer's estimate for the project is approximately $1,962,108, including a 10% construction contingency and 10% engineering and inspection contingency. The recommended contract amount of $1,511,066.00 is within the overall project estimate, including contingencies, the total estimated project cost is $1,813,279.20. The project will be funded through a StanCOG Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG), local match funded through Gas Tax revenues and the utility upgrades will be funded through the Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain Fixed Asset Reserve Funds. Final project expenditures will be monitored throughout construction, and staff will return to the City Council with any recommended budget adjustments outside of the approved amounts, if necessary.

BID OPENING LOG
7th Street Improvements – STBG 5411 (022)
BID OPENING: DATE: August 26, 2026 @ 2PM – HUGHSON CITY HALL, 7018 PINE STREET, HUGHSON, CA 95326

Place Packet # Date Company City, State, Zip Bid Amount 1 1 9/11/2026 Rolfe Construction Atwater $ 1,511,066.00 4 2 8/26/2026 George Reed Modesto $ 1,683,605.00
7 3 8/26/2026 Dirt Dynasty Farmington $ 1,896,541.25
8 4 8/26/2026 Taylor Backhoe Services Merced $ 2,050,497.58 6 5 8/26/2026 Frontline Livermore $ 1,725,000.00
3 6 8/26/2026 Consolidated Eng Valley Springs $ 1,656,707.40 5 7 8/26/2026 Mountain Cascade Livermore $ 1,704,023.00 2 8 8/26/206 UPM Hughson $ 1,539,677.64
OPENED
@2 pm

CITY OF HUGHSON

CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGHSON AWARDING THE 7TH STREET

FRONTAGE AND UTILITIES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO RESPONSIBLE LOW BIDDER ROLFE CONSTRUCTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,511,066, AUTHORIZING A 10% CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY AND A 10% SET-ASIDE FOR CONSTRUCTION TESTING AND INSPECTION FOR A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $1,813,279.20 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE

THE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT INCLUSIVE OF ANY EDITS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY WHEREAS, the 7TH Street Frontage & Utilities Improvements Project was competitively bid pursuant to Public Contract Code §22032(b); and
WHEREAS, eight sealed bids were received and opened on August 26, 2026, and the responsible low bidder was Rolfe Construction with a bid of $1,511,066 and

WHEREAS, the bid has been analyzed and determined to meet the City of Hughson’s request for the project; and

WHEREAS, funding for the project is available through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, of which the City receives an annual allocation; and WHEREAS, a 10% construction contingency as well as a 10% construction testing and inspection set-aside is needed for the project budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hughson does hereby award the 7TH Street Frontage & Utilities Improvements Project responsible low bidder Rolfe Construction, in the amount of $1,511,066 authorizes a 10% construction contingency and a 10% set-aside for construction testing and inspection, for a total project cost of $1,813,279.20, and authorizes the City Manager to execute the final construction contract with United Pavement Maintenance, Inc., inclusive of any final edits by the City Attorney.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Hughson at its regular meeting held on this 14th day of September 2026, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTENTIONS:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

_____________________
GEORGE CARR, Mayor

ATTEST:
_______________________________
DOMINIQUE ROMO, City Manager

Meeting Date: September 14, 2026
Subject: Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-28 recommending the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

Enclosure: 2025-2026 Draft CAPER
Presented By: Tiernan Corneille, Management Analyst
Carla C. Jauregui, Community Development Director
Approved By: ___________________________
Dominique Romo, City Manager
Recommended Council Action:

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-28, recommending the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors approve the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

Background and Overview:

The Stanislaus Urban County Consortium consists of the cities of Ceres, Hughson, Oakdale, Riverbank, Patterson, Newman, Waterford, and the County receives annual allocations of funds for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) activities. The Stanislaus Urban County and the City of Turlock form the Stanislaus HOME Consortium and receive an annual allocation of HOME Investment Partnership Act funds.

A requirement of the program is for the administering jurisdiction (Stanislaus County) to:
• Prepare a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) • Make the CAPER available for a 15-day public review period • Allow any member of the public who wishes to speak on the matter • Submit the CAPER to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for review
The FY 2025-2026 CAPER outlines the projects that were undertaken by the Stanislaus Urban County members as well as various public service agencies that were funded. For FY 2025-2026, the City of Hughson was allocated $154,744 for CDBG program activities and CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.5
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related administration funds for the 2nd Street Improvements Infrastructure Project with remaining funds going towards the 7th Street Sidewalk Improvement Project.

The CDBG program has been very effective in providing communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs for low-income persons within Stanislaus County. In the City of Hughson, the program has been utilized over the last several years to provide infrastructure improvements such as new drainage, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks in predominately low-income census tracts. These infrastructure improvements are based upon the community’s needs and priorities, as outlined in the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan
Reasons For Recommendation:

HUD requires this action of all Consortium members.

Public Participation:

The FY 2025-2026 CAPER has been made available for public review, for a 15-day public review period from August 7, 2026, to August 21, 2026. Notice of the Stanislaus County Public Hearing and availability of the CAPER document was also published in the Modesto Bee and Hughson Chronicle/Denair Dispatch.

A community meeting was held on Monday, August 18, 2026, with no public comments.

The public will also have the opportunity to speak about the CAPER at an upcoming Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors public hearing. As required by Stanislaus Urban County’s Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), any public comments received will be included in the final CAPER that County staff will submit to HUD by September 29, 2026.

Steps Following Approval:

The City Council’s recommendation on the approval of the FY 2025-2026 CAPER will be forwarded to the County Board of Supervisors.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact to adopting this Resolution of Concurrence with the CAPER for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

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STANISLAUS HOME CONSORTIUM AND

STANISLAUS URBAN COUNTY

CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE

AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development Entitlement Programs
August 2026
Prepared by:

Stanislaus County Planning and Community Development Department 1010 10th Street, Suite 3400
Modesto, CA 95354

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STANISLAUS HOME CONSORTIUM AND STANISLAUS URBAN COUNTY

MEMBERS
Stanislaus County
Chairman Vito Chiesa
Vice Chairman Terry Withrow
Supervisor Buck Condit
Supervisor Mani Grewal
Supervisor Channce Condit
City of Ceres
Mayor Javier Lopez
Vice Mayor Daniel A. Martinez
Councilmember James Casey
Councilmember Rosalinda L. Vierra
Councilmember Cerina Otero
City of Hughson
Mayor George Carr
Mayor Pro Tem Randy Crooker
Councilmember Julie Ann Strain
Councilmember Alan McFadon
Councilmember Susana Vasquez

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 3 Stanislaus HOME Consortium and Stanislaus Urban County Members City of Newman
Mayor Casey Graham
Councilmember Scott Ball
Councilmember Shane Tomlinson
Councilmember Gisel Pimentel
Councilmember Matthew Harden
City of Oakdale
Mayor Cherilyn Bairos
Mayor Pro Tem Kayleigh Gilbert
Councilmember Jarod Pitassi
Councilmember Jeff Kettering
Councilmember Richard Murdoch
City of Patterson
Mayor Michael Clauzel
Councilmember Gabriela Hernandez
Councilmember Kendra Mora
Councilmember Carlos Roque
Councilmember (Vacant)

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 4 Stanislaus HOME Consortium and Stanislaus Urban County Members City of Riverbank
Mayor Rachel Hernandez
Vice Mayor John C. Pimentel
Councilmember Luis Uribe
Councilmember Cindy Fosi
Councilmember Stacy Call
City of Waterford
Mayor Charlie Goeken
Vice Mayor Jamie Hilton
Councilmember Christine Harris
Councilmember Elizabeth Talbott
Councilmember Guadalupe “Lupita” Gutierrez
City of Turlock – Only participates in Stanislaus Home Consortium Mayor Amy Bublak
Vice Mayor Rebecka Monez
Councilmember Kevin Bixel
Councilmember Cassandra Abram
Councilmember Erika Phillips

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
STANISLAUS HOME CONSORTIUM AND STANISLAUS URBAN COUNTY MEMBERS 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5
TABLE OF FIGURES 6
INTRODUCTION 7
CR-05 – GOALS AND OUTCOMES 10
CR-10 – RACIAL AND ETHNIC COMPOSITION OF FAMILIES ASSISTED 17 CR-15 – RESOURCES AND INVESTMENTS 91.520(A) 19
CR-20 – AFFORDABLE HOUSING 91.520(B) 26
CR-25 – HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS 91.220(D, E); 91.320(D, E); 91.520(C) 30 CR-30 – PUBLIC HOUSING 91.220(H); 91.320(J) 36
CR-35–OTHER ACTIONS 91.220(J)-(K); 91.320(I)-(J) 38
CR-40 – MONITORING 91.220 AND 91.230 44
CR-45 – CDBG 91.520(C) 49
CR-50 – HOME 24 91.520 (d) 50
CR-58 – SECTION 3 51
CR-60 – ESG 91.520(G) (ESG RECIPIENTS ONLY) 54
CR-65 – PERSONS ASSISTED 59
CR-70 – ESG 91.520(G) - ASSISTANCE PROVIDED AND OUTCOMES 63

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TABLE OF FIGURES
Table 1 Urban County Allocations 8
Table 2 HOME Consortium Allocation 8
Table 3 CDBG CARES Act Allocations 9
Table 4 Consolidated Plan Goals 9
Table 5 Consolidated Plan Goals Funding Source 12
Table 6 Goals Accomplishments - Strategic Plan and Program Year 1 13 Table 7 Community Emergency Response Goal Accomplishments 14 Table 8 Urban County Members Infrastructure Projects 16 Table 9 Assistance to Racial and Ethnic Populations by Source of Funds 17 Table 10 CARES Program Assistance to Racial and Ethnic Populations 17 Table 11 Resources Made Available 19
Table 12 Identify the Geographic Distribution and Location of Investments 20 Table 13 Fiscal Year Summary - HOME Match Report 23
Table 14 HOME Match Contribution Sources for the Federal Fiscal Year 23 Table 15 HOME Program Income 24
Table 16 Minority Business and Women Business Enterprises 24 Table 17 Minority Owners of Rental Property 25
Table 18 Relocation and Real Property Acquisition 25
Table 19 Affordable Housing Number of Households 26
Table 20 Rental Assistance Number of Households Supported 27 Table 21 Number of Persons Served 29
Table 22 Total Labor Hours 51
Table 23 Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program 51 Table 24 Household Information for Homeless Prevention Activities 59 Table 25 Household Information for Rapid Re-Housing Activities 59 Table 26 Shelter Information 60
Table 27 Household Information for Street Outreach 60
Table 28 Household Information for Persons Served with ESG 61 Table 29 Age Information 61
Table 30 Special Population Served 62
Table 31 Shelter Capacity 63

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INTRODUCTION
The 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) constitutes the first reporting period (Fiscal Year covering the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026) of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Stanislaus County, in partnership with the cities of: Ceres, Hughson, Newman, Oakdale, Patterson, Riverbank, and Waterford form the Stanislaus Urban County (hereafter “Urban County”) for purposes of receiving U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program funds. The Urban County, in partnership with the City of Turlock forms the Stanislaus HOME Consortium (hereafter “HOME Consortium”) for purposes of receiving HUD HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funding. Stanislaus County serves as lead entity for both the HOME Consortium and the Urban County.

HUD requires the HOME Consortium and Urban County to prepare and adopt a five-year Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) and Annual Action Plans to inform HUD on how the allocated grant funds will be used. At the end of each fiscal year (FY), HUD requires this annual CAPER to report the progress made in accomplishing the goals set forth in the Con Plan, also referred to as a Strategic Plan, and Annual Action Plan (AAP). As a recipient of Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funding in prior FYs, the Urban County reports on NSP program income funds still programmed for use. The projects and activities outlined within this CAPER were administered and overseen by the County’s Department of Planning and Community Development.

PROGRAM YEAR 1 – CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2025-2029
In FY 2025-2026, the HOME Consortium and Urban County continued focusing on effectively administering and implementing CDBG, ESG, HOME, and NSP programs. CDBG funding continued to support public infrastructure improvements throughout the Urban County, with projects progressing through environmental review, design, engineering, procurement, and construction. CDBG Public Service funding assisted nonprofit agencies in providing fair housing, homelessness prevention, youth services, food assistance, senior services, and other essential community programs benefiting vulnerable populations. ESG funding continued to support emergency shelter operations, rapid rehousing, homeless prevention, and supportive services through local nonprofit agencies. These programs emphasized a Housing First approach, helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness quickly access safe shelter, stabilize their housing situations, and transition toward permanent housing. During the upcoming FY, the County anticipates completing the closeout of the NSP grant. Upon HUD approval of the closeout, any remaining NSP program income and other

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 8 eligible funds will be transferred to the CDBG program in accordance with HUD requirements, allowing the County to continue investing these resources in eligible community development activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

The annual HUD Entitlement program funding allocated to the Urban County in FY 2025-2026 were:

Table 1 Urban County Allocations
Program Allocation
CDBG $2,302,867.00
ESG $202,582.00
Total $2,505,449.00
The annual HUD Entitlement program funding allocated to the HOME Consortium in FY 2025-2026 was:

Table 2 HOME Consortium Allocation
Program Allocation
HOME $1,234,276.61
FY 2025-2026 marked the third year of the HOME Consortium. During the program year, the County continued to build the foundation of the Consortium by working towards implementing HOME-funded rental housing development projects, developing a Consortium-wide Housing Rehabilitation program and strengthening administrative processes to ensure long-term program compliance and successful project delivery.

The County completed a Request for Proposals (RFP) process to award HOME funds to affordable rental housing developments that will increase the supply of rental housing units within the Consortium service area. Staff also continued development of the Housing Rehabilitation Program, including the addition of assistance for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), by developing program policies, agreements, and administrative procedures necessary to launch the program.

In addition, the County continued coordinating with the City of Turlock regarding the transition from the former HOME Consortium, including discussions related to unallocated HOME funds and HOME program income administered by the City. The County also worked with consultants, environmental review specialists, legal counsel, and project partners to complete environmental reviews, underwriting, agreement development, and other pre-development activities necessary to advance HOME-assisted projects toward implementation.

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 9 These efforts have positioned the Consortium to expand affordable housing opportunities and continue meeting the housing needs of low- and moderate-income residents throughout Stanislaus County and the participating jurisdictions.

In addition to the funding listed above, the CAPER also reports on the use of HUD CDBG Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding awarded to the Urban County in FYs 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, with an expenditure deadline of June 30, 2026. The CARES Act identified additional funding for the CDBG program to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the community impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

HUD’s distribution plan for CDBG CARES Act funding included multiple rounds: an initial round (CV1) that allowed for quick access to funding necessary to address the immediate crisis resulting from the pandemic and funding rounds two and three, CV2 and CV3, that supported post-pandemic community recovery. The Urban County did not receive CV2 funding. The following are the amounts that the Urban County was awarded for CDBG CV1 and CDBG CV3 funding:

Table 3 CDBG CARES Act Allocations
Program Allocation
CDBG Round One (CV1) Allocation: $1,358,994.00
CDBG Round Three (CV3) Allocation: $1,432,755.00
Total $2,791,749.00
CDBG, ESG, NSP, and HOME funds are designed to primarily serve the low-income community as defined by the Area Median Income (AMI) limits per program for Stanislaus County as determined by HUD. Funds are used by the HOME Consortium and Urban County to meet the following goals of the Con Plan:

Table 4 Consolidated Plan Goals
Goal Number Goal Description
One Support affordable housing and promote accessible housing options Two Work to address, prevent and mitigate homelessness
Three Improve infrastructure and public facilities
Four Provide essential public services
Five Administration
In FY 2025-2026, the HOME Consortium and Urban County continued to collaborate with the Stanislaus Community System of Care (CSOC), the local federally recognized Continuum of Care (CoC), on homeless services and programs. A CoC is an integrated system of care that guides and

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 10 tracks homeless individuals and households through a comprehensive array of housing and services designed to prevent and end homelessness. Services supported with ESG funding are brought to the local CoC for feedback and to ensure coordination with countywide efforts to address homelessness.

The County’s Department of Planning and Community Development has also served as the Administrative Entity for the local CoC for state ESG (CA-ESG) since 2017. The department works with the CoC to identify service needs and allocates the CA-ESG funding through its annual grant application process. Over the last few years, the local CoC area has received approximately $350,000 annually in CA-ESG funding.

This CAPER addresses a series of questions and answers in relation to specific program funding received by the HOME Consortium and Urban County. The information provided in the CAPER is limited to the specific questions that HUD requires of Stanislaus County, as the lead entity, and does not address any other federal or state funding received by the members of the HOME Consortium and Urban County. The CAPER is submitted through HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) which limits the length of responses to each question.

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 priorities identified in the Con Plan are to improve public infrastructure and facilities, support affordable housing and promote accessible housing options, provide essential public services, and work to address, prevent and mitigate homelessness. In many neighborhoods and communities throughout the planning area, public infrastructure (sewer, curb, gutter, sidewalk, storm drainage, etc.) is minimal or non-existent, causing this to be a high priority need. All of the Urban County members utilize CDBG funds for infrastructure improvement projects in an effort to improve the quality of life for residents in and around the project areas.

Through the CDBG Public Services Grant (CDBG-PSG) program, the Urban County set aside approximately 15% of its annual CDBG allocation for programs that provide services to low to moderate-income households (families or individuals). A total of $345,430 in funding was awarded to six (6) public service programs to carry-out a number of needed services that included assistance to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. Approximately 1,211 individuals received

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 11 some form of service, from CDBG-PSG funded programs ranging from meals and shelter for lowincome households to emergency food assistance.

Through the HOME Program, the HOME Consortium continued implementing its third program year as the newly established lead entity. During FY 2025-2026, the HOME Consortium focused on administering the annual HOME allocation, coordinating with participating jurisdictions, developing and implementing program policies and procedures, and advancing affordable housing activities.

Efforts included the development of a new Housing Rehabilitation Program to include assistance for the rehabilitation of ADUs, project environmental reviews and project pre-development activities, and coordination with affordable housing developers to facilitate future HOME-assisted housing opportunities.

Throughout FY 2025-2026, the Urban County and the local CoC worked together on strengthening efforts to address and collaborate on homeless issues. Those efforts included working with the CoC and other entitlement jurisdictions to:
• Oversee and monitor programs for federal compliance
• Support the Coordinated Entry System (CES)
• Support the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) • Update local CES policies and procedures
CDBG CV1 and CDBG CV3 funding were awarded in prior years through a competitive grant application process. A total of twelve (12) programs provided by eight (8) service providers were funded CDBG CV funds. During FY 2025-2026, a total of 127 individuals were assisted by these CDBG CV funded programs.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 12

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.

Table 5 Consolidated Plan Goals Funding Source
Goal Number Program Category Funding Source
One Affordable Housing HOME: $1,110,849.61
NSP1: $289,982.42
NSP3: $612,944.97
Two Homeless ESG: $187,389
Three Non-Housing Community Development CDBG: $1,461,864 Four Homeless and Non-Homeless Special
Needs
CDBG Public Services: $345,430
Five Other-Administration CDBG: $435,573
ESG: $15,193
HOME: $123,427
CDBG CV1: $68,805.73
CDBG CV3: $286,551
NSP1: $32,220.26
NSP3: $68,104.99
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 13 Table 6 Goals Accomplishments - Strategic Plan and Program Year 1 Goal Indicator Units
Measure
Expected Actual Percent
Complete
Strategic Plan
One Housing Units 60 40 0 0%
Two Other Other 1,700 2,538 149%
Three Infrastructure Activities
Households
Assisted 2,500 1,427 57%
Four Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate- Income
Housing Benefit
Persons
Assisted 6,000 13,664 227%
Five Not Applicable
Program Year 1
One Housing Units 60 10 0 0%
Two Other Other 350 223 64%
Three Infrastructure Activities
Households
Assisted 500 250 50%
Four Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate- Income
Housing Benefit
Persons
Assisted 1,200 1,211 101%
Five Not Applicable
The Community Emergency Response Program goal was established under the FY 2020–2024 Consolidated Plan. Outcomes continue to be reported in this CAPER because CDBG-CV funding remained active through June 30, 2026, which falls within the FY 2025–2026 CAPER reporting period.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 14 Table 7 Community Emergency Response Goal Accomplishments Indicator Units Measure Expected Actual Percent
Complete
Strategic Plan
Rapid Re-Housing Households Assisted 385 35 9%
Homeless Persons
Overnight Shelter
Persons Assisted 970 1,851 190%
Homeless Prevention Persons Assisted 900 88 9.7%
Other Other 4,361 6,290 144%
Program Year 1
Rapid Re-Housing Households Assisted 10 0 0%
Homeless Persons
Overnight Shelter
Persons Assisted 300 66 22%
Homeless Prevention Persons Assisted 10 38 380%
Other Other 500 23 4.6%
Emergency Assistance Funding Source: CDBG CV1 $168,962 and CDBG CV3 $446,281.38 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 Con Plan identifies public infrastructure and facility improvements, affordable housing, public services, and homeless services, as the high priority needs. Consistent with these priorities, the following activities were undertaken:
• Continued with the design, engineering, and construction of various public infrastructure projects contributing to the improvement of neighborhoods throughout the Urban County. • Continued to fund public service programs through a competitive grant process to assist nonprofits that aid low- and moderate-income persons in need of services (i.e., food, shelter, and youth services).
• Continued to oversee CDBG CV awarded grants, to nonprofits, that were offered through a competitive process to assist the community to prepare, prevent, and protect its residents, service providers, and businesses from the impact of COVID-19. • Continued development of a Consortium-wide Housing Rehabilitation Program, including assistance for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 15 • Development of program policies and procedures, coordinating environmental review and underwriting activities, and working with legal counsel and consultants to establish the administrative framework necessary for long-term program implementation of the HOME program.

The following expenditures of public services program funding occurred during the FY:

CDBG-PSG Program Funded Service Providers (Fiscal Year 2025-2026) Court Appointed Special Advocates of Stanislaus County – Direct Services Project $35,543 Center for Human Services – Economic and Mobility Program $35,543 Children’s Crisis Center of Stanislaus County – Guardian House $35,543 Children’s Crisis Center of Stanislaus County – Marsha’s and Verda’s House $35,543 Healthy Alternatives to Violent Environments – Legal Program $30,543 We Care Program – Turlock – Substance Abuse-Counseling Program $172,715 2024 ESG Program Funded Service Providers
Center for Human Services – Youth Low Barrier Shelter Program $77,042 Healthy Alternatives to Violent Environments – Haven Emergency Shelter Program $26,830 Turning Point Community Programs – Rapid Re-Housing Program $85,962 2025 ESG Program Funded Service Providers
Center for Human Services – Youth Low Barrier Shelter Program $30,456 Healthy Alternatives to Violent Environments – Haven Emergency Shelter Program $75,900 We Care Program – Turlock – Rapid Re-Housing Program $81,033 CDBG CV1 Program Funded Service Providers
Cambridge Academies – Enterprise Connection Program $201,731.50 Center for Human Services – Family Resource Center Concrete Support $201,731.50 Children’s Crisis Center – CDBG CARES Program $170,691.50 Family Promise of Greater Modesto – Rent/Utility Assistance Program $201,731.50 The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield – Feed the Need Program $201,731.50 United Samaritans Foundation – Employee Hazard Pay $109,578.50

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 16 CDBG CV3 Program Funded Service Providers
Cambridge Academies – HOST House Shelter Program $200,000 Cambridge Academies – Naomi’s House Shelter Program $200,000 Center for Human Services – Family Resource Center Concrete Support $200,000 Community Housing and Shelter Services – Rental Assistance Program $180,000 Healthy Alternatives to Violent Environments – Haven Emergency Shelter Program $166,204 The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield – Feed the Need Program $200,000 The competitive grant review process utilized a Grant Review Panel made up of representatives from each of the Urban County’s members and the CSOC to ensure progress towards meeting the Con Plan’s priorities and addressing community needs.

As the Urban County’s lead entity, county staff administratively supported all of the Urban County members on their paths towards meeting the goals in the Con Plan. The following were the projects that the Urban County Members undertook during FY 2025-2026.

Table 8 Urban County Members Infrastructure Projects
Urban County Member Project
Stanislaus County West Modesto Infrastructure Improvements City of Ceres Morrow Village Phase III Improvements
City of Hughson 2nd Street Improvements Infrastructure
7th Street Improvements Infrastructure
City of Newman Steffensen-Sunshine Area Infrastructure
City of Oakdale Southwest Downtown Safe Routes to School Improvements North Fifth-South Sixth Improvements
City of Patterson Washburn Infrastructure Improvements Project, 6B E Street Waterline Replacement and 9th Street Improvements
City of Riverbank Water and Sewer Line- High Street/Riverside Drive Project and Pioneer Park ADA Improvements
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 17 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)
Table 9 Assistance to Racial and Ethnic Populations by Source of Funds Race/Ethnicity CDBG % CDBG ESG % ESG HOME % HOME
White 988 81.59% 76 34.08% 0
Black or African American 65 5.37% 21 9.42% 0
Asian 24 1.98% 2 0.90% 0
American Indian or American Native 16 1.32% 1 0.45% 0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 17 1.40% 4 1.79% 0 Other 101 8.34% 119 53.36% 0
Refused to Answer 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0
Total 1,211 100% 223 100% 0
Hispanic 722 59.62% 69 30.94% 0
Not Hispanic 489 40.38% 154 69.06% 0
Table 10 CARES Program Assistance to Racial and Ethnic Populations Race/Ethnicity CDBG CV Percent
White 96 75.59%
Black or African American 8 6.30%
Asian 9 7.09%
American Indian or American Native 2 1.57%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1 0.79%
Other 11 8.66%
Refused to Answer 0 0.00%
Total 127 100%
Hispanic 97 76.38%
Not Hispanic 30 23.62%
Narrative
The Urban County and HOME Consortium identify priority community needs through its Consolidated Plan and fund programs that provide services to eligible individuals and households. Tables 9 and 10 above reflect the CDBG-PSG, ESG, and CDBG CV programs administered during FY 2025-2026 and is auto-generated by the HUD CAPER template reflecting demographic information provided by participants and recorded in the HUD Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) reporting system.

The HOME Program is not reflected in the accomplishment tables above because no HOME-funded housing projects were completed or occupied during FY 2025-2026. During the program year, the

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 18 HOME Consortium continued implementing its affordable housing programs through project underwriting, environmental review, agreement development, and coordination with housing developers and participating jurisdictions. These activities are necessary pre-development and administrative steps that will support the construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable housing units in future program years. As HOME-funded projects move into construction and occupancy, beneficiary data will be reported through HUD's IDIS and reflected in future CAPERs.

CDBG-PSG funds were used by several nonprofits that addressed the needs of special populations in the Urban County. Of the total 1,211 individuals assisted, approximately 78 individuals with disabilities were assisted, 154 were assisted with emergency food, 216 received emergency shelter services, and 162 were assisted with utility assistance. Among the total assisted individuals, there were 98 female head of households, 54 veterans, 111 seniors, 91 domestic violence victims, and 216 homeless. Of those assisted, 12 were provided with homeless prevention services, and 821 were provided case management.

ESG funds were used by several nonprofits that assisted homeless persons and families, both the individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness and those experiencing temporary homelessness, make a transition to permanent housing and independent living. While enrolled in these programs, case managers worked with each household to set goals and work on a housing action plan in order to identify and connect with any services needed such as: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), food stamps, Veteran’s benefits, future employment opportunities, etc.

ESG-funded Rapid Re-Housing activities assisted eight individuals in obtaining permanent housing, and all eight remained stably housed at the end of the FY.

ESG funds were also used to provide emergency shelter to homeless individuals and households.

Participants who demonstrated progress motivation toward self-sufficiency received extended case management in conjunction with rapid re-housing assistance funds to assist in obtaining employment and permanent housing. Shelter service providers assisted 16 individuals to obtain housing this last FY. The ESG-funded programs assisted a total of 223 individuals throughout the FY. [Space below intentionally left blank.]

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 19 CR-15 – RESOURCES AND INVESTMENTS 91.520(A)
IDENTIFY THE RESOURCES MADE AVAILABLE.

Table 11 Resources Made Available
Source of Funds Resources Made Available Amount Expended During Program Year 2025 CDBG $6,635,087 $3,296,426
ESG $202,582 $104,729
HOME $4,023,750 $32,712
Narrative
The annual entitlement CDBG, HOME, and ESG in the amounts identified in Table 11– Resources Made Available, continued to provide critical resources for public infrastructure improvements, public services, and affordable housing activities. Collectively, CDBG and ESG funding assisted the Urban County in addressing infrastructure needs and to provide services to the community’s most vulnerable residents. Whenever possible, Urban County members leveraged CDBG funds with local, state, and other federal funding sources to maximize community investment and expand the impact of HUD-funded activities. Although HOME program expenditures during FY 2025-2026 were limited to eligible administrative and pre-development activities, no HOME-funded housing units were completed during the reporting period. Consequently, there were no HOME match contributions or leveraged project funding to report for completed housing activities. [ Space below intentionally left blank. ]

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IDENTIFY THE GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION AND LOCATION OF INVESTMENTS Table 12 Identify the Geographic Distribution and Location of Investments Target Area
Planned % of
Allocation
Actual % of
Allocation Description
Ceres 16 16
Infrastructure, Public Services, and
Community Development
Newman 9 9
Infrastructure, Public Services, and
Community Development
Oakdale 10 10
Infrastructure, Public Services, and
Community Development
Patterson 11 11
Infrastructure, Public Services, and
Community Development
Riverbank 9 9
Infrastructure, Public Services, and
Community Development
Stanislaus Urban County 20 20
Infrastructure, Public Services,
Community Development, and
Administration
Unincorporated Stanislaus
County
8 8
Infrastructure, Public Services, and
Community Development
Waterford 9 9
Infrastructure, Public Services, and
Community Development
Hughson 8 8 Infrastructure, Public Services, and
Community Development
Turlock N/A N/A Affordable Housing and Services

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 21 Narrative
CDBG funding is allocated among all the Urban County’s members based on a population and poverty formula, along with an equitable amount of funding for administration. Stanislaus County, as lead entity, receives a greater percentage of funding for administration. Each member sets their own priority for public infrastructure projects. In many neighborhoods and communities within the Urban County’s planning area, public infrastructure is minimal or non-existent, making infrastructure improvements one of the highest community priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan.

Infrastructure such as sewer, water, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and storm drainage are typical development standards in newer neighborhoods but are non-existent or antiquated in older neighborhoods. The Urban County members each use the majority of their annual CDBG entitlement funds for infrastructure improvement-related projects. CDBG-PSG and ESG funding are made available for use throughout the entire Urban County planning area. CDBG funding also supports fair housing services throughout the Urban County.

HOME funding is allocated among all the HOME Consortium members based on a population and poverty formula for activities. All members are given the opportunity to propose projects using their HOME allocation, with a requirement that funding for the project(s) must be encumbered for use within six months of the beginning of each FY. Unencumbered funds are utilized by Stanislaus County, as lead entity, in delivery of eligible housing programs and projects. As needed, programs and projects will be developed through the release of a request for proposal (RFP) for general affordable housing projects for the entire HOME Consortium. The County will maintain an ongoing list of projects, developed from RFPs (released to developers, realtors, and with others interested in participating in affordable housing development) seeking funding for projects. The project list will be prioritized based on community need, project feasibility (i.e., funding, entitlements, design stage, etc.), and time frame for full implementation.

During FY 2025-2026, no HOME-funded housing projects were under construction or completed; therefore, no geographic investment percentages are reported for HOME activities during this FY.

While the City of Turlock is not a member of the Urban County and does not receive CDBG funds through the Urban County allocation, it is a participating member of the HOME Consortium and is therefore included for HOME planning purposes. Because HOME-funded projects had not yet advanced to implementation during the reporting period, there were no HOME direct project expenditures or beneficiary data to attribute to individual Consortium jurisdictions. Geographic

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 22 distribution of HOME investments will be reflected in future CAPERs as HOME-assisted projects proceed to construction, rehabilitation, and occupancy.

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.

Leveraging Resources
CDBG and ESG activities leveraged $5,089,650 and $1,254,986 respectively to support service delivery. The sources of leveraged funding included: private donations, other local funding, program income, and in-kind donations. Although matching funds were not required for CDBG-funded public service providers, awarded agencies were required to report leveraged resources, including private donations, local funding, program income, and in-kind contributions. [ Space below intentionally left blank. ]

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 23 No HOME-funded housing projects were completed during the reporting period. Therefore, the HOME tables related to match, program income, MBE/WBE participation, minority owners, and relocation reflect zero activity for FY 2025-2026.

Table 13 Fiscal Year Summary - HOME Match Report
Excess match from prior Federal fiscal year $0
Match contributed during current Federal fiscal year $0 Total match available for current Federal fiscal year (Line 1 plus Line 2) $0 Match Liability for current Federal fiscal year $0
Excess match carried over to next Federal fiscal year (Line 3 minus Line 4) $0 Table 14 HOME Match Contribution Sources for the Federal Fiscal Year Project No. or Other ID N/A
Date of Contribution N/A
Cash (non-Federal sources) N/A
Foregone Taxes, Fees, Charges N/A
Appraised Land/Real Property N/A
Required Infrastructure N/A
Site Preparation, Construction Materials, Donated Labor N/A Bond Financing N/A
Total Match N/A
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 24 Table 15 HOME Program Income
Balance on hand
at beginning of
reporting period
Amount
received during
reporting period
Total amount
expended
during reporting
period
Amount
expended for
TBRA
Balance on hand
at end of
reporting period
N/A
Table 16 Minority Business and Women Business Enterprises Minority Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises – Indicate the number and dollar value of contracts for HOME projects completed during the reporting period Total Minority Business Enterprises White
NonHispanic
Alaskan Native or
American Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black
NonHispanic
Hispanic
Contracts N/A
Number
Dollar Amount
Sub-Contracts
Dollar Amount
Sub-Contracts
Total Women Business
Enterprises (WBE)
Male
Contracts N/A
Number
Dollar Amount
Sub-Contracts
Number
Dollar Amount
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 25 Table 17 Minority Owners of Rental Property
Minority Owners of Rental Property – Indicate the number of HOME assisted rental property owners and the total amount of HOME funds in these rental properties assisted Total Minority Property Owners White NonAlaskan Hispanic Native or
American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black NonHispanicHispanic
Number N/A
Dollar
Amount N/A
Table 18 Relocation and Real Property Acquisition
Relocation and Real Property Acquisition – Indicate the number of persons displaced, the cost of relocation payments, the number of parcels acquired, and the cost of acquisition Parcels Acquired 0
Businesses Displaced 0
Nonprofit Organizations Displaced 0
Households Temporarily Relocated, not Displaced 0
Households
Displaced
Total Minority Property Enterprises White NonAlaskan Hispanic Native or
American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black NonHispanicHispanic
Number N/A
Cost N/A
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MATCHING
Under the ESG program (federal and state), 50% of the costs related to the projects are reimbursed and the remainder of the costs paid by non-ESG match funding sources (i.e., local unrestricted donations). In this manner, the subrecipient in turn commits their dollar-to-dollar match by paying the remainder of the expenses from non-ESG sources.

The HOME Program requires that a contribution or match of no less than 25 cents for each dollar of HOME funds be spent on affordable housing. HOME housing development projects selected through an RFP process will be subject to meeting the match requirement. For this reporting period funding was awarded, however, there were no housing activity funds expended.

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.

Table 19 Affordable Housing Number of Households
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
5 0
Number of Special-Needs households to
be provided affordable housing units
0 0
Total 5 0
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 27 Table 20 Rental Assistance Number of Households Supported 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
5 0
Number of households supported through
Acquisition of Existing Units
0 0
Total 5 0

DISCUSS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOALS AND OUTCOMES AND PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED IN MEETING THESE GOALS.

Several housing goals established in the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan remain in progress due to the nature of affordable housing development and housing rehabilitation activities. Affordable housing projects often require multiple years to complete because they involve environmental review, project underwriting, financing commitments, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and ongoing compliance activities.

During the program year, the County continued progress on affordable housing goal by awarding HOME and PLHA funds to eligible affordable housing projects, completing environmental review activities, coordinating with project sponsors, and working toward the implementation of the Housing Rehabilitation, that will include assistance for the rehabilitation ADUs. While these activities did not immediately result in completed housing units during the reporting period, they represent significant progress toward achieving the housing goals identified in the Consolidated Plan.

The County began efforts to restructure its Housing Rehabilitation Program to serve the entire HOME Consortium. The restructure includes an update to program Policies and Procedures and a focused target of bringing unpermitted accessory dwelling units into compliance with all applicable building codes. The County anticipates launching a restructured program during the next program year.

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 28 DISCUSS HOW THESE OUTCOMES WILL IMPACT FUTURE ANNUAL ACTION PLANS.

The actions undertaken during FY 2025-2026 to advance the affordable housing goal will continue to shape future Annual Action Plans by reaffirming the need for long-term investment in affordable housing development and rehabilitation throughout the HOME Consortium area. During the program year, the County focused on advancing affordable housing through funding projects, environmental review activities, program development, and coordination with housing partners. The County recognizes that affordable housing projects often require multiple years to complete due to environmental review, financing, permitting, construction, and other pre-development activities. As a result, future Annual Action Plans will continue to prioritize projects that demonstrate readiness while supporting development through the various stages of implementation.

The County will continue to leverage HOME and PLHA funding to increase and preserve the supply of affordable housing. Implementation of the Housing Rehabilitation Program, including the addition of assistance for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), is expected to expand housing rehabilitation opportunities for low- and moderate-income households while preserving the County's existing housing stock.

The County and its member jurisdictions recognize the importance of maintaining State-certified Housing Elements to remain eligible and competitive for state housing funding opportunities. As jurisdictions continue updating and implementing their Housing Elements, the County will continue coordinating with member agencies to support long-term housing planning, identify local housing needs, and seek available state and federal housing resources. Maintaining compliance with State housing requirements will remain an important component of advancing affordable housing opportunities throughout Stanislaus County.

The County will continue collaborating with the Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority (SRHA), member jurisdictions, affordable housing developers, nonprofit organizations, and other funding partners to leverage federal, state, and local resources. Although state funding opportunities have increased in recent years, the rising costs of land acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, and project development continue to present challenges in meeting the County's affordable housing needs.

Future Annual Action Plans will continue to prioritize investments that maximize available funding, leverage additional resources, and increase the production and preservation of affordable housing throughout the Urban County and HOME Consortium.

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 29 INCLUDE THE NUMBER OF EXTREMELY LOW-INCOME, LOW-INCOME, AND MODERATEINCOME PERSONS SERVED BY EACH ACTIVITY, WHERE INFORMATION ON INCOME BY FAMILY SIZE IS REQUIRED TO DETERMINE THE ELIGIBILITY OF THE ACTIVITY.

Table 21 Number of Persons Served
Number of Persons
Served
CDBG Actual Percentage HOME Actual Percentage
Extremely Low-income 971 80% 0 0%
Low-income 232 19% 0 0%
Moderate-income 8 1% 0 0%
Total 1,211 100% 0 0%
Narrative
For activities requiring household income eligibility, beneficiaries were determined to be extremely low-, low-, or moderate-income according to applicable HUD regulations prior to receiving assistance.

The number of persons served within each income category is reflected in the accompanying tables above. Activities qualifying under the Low- and Moderate-Income Area Benefit (LMA) or other applicable national objectives were administered in accordance with HUD eligibility requirements and therefore did not require individual household income verification. [ Space below intentionally left blank. ]

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 30 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 Urban County utilized Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Community Development Block Grant Public Service Grant (CDBG-PSG), and California Emergency Solutions Grant (CA-ESG) funding to support a coordinated approach to reducing homelessness and connecting individuals and families experiencing homelessness with housing and supportive services. Through these programs, the County funded nonprofit service providers that conducted outreach, assessed participant needs, provided emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, case management, food assistance, and referrals to mainstream resources.

All ESG-funded providers actively participate in the local Continuum of Care (CoC), helping to strengthen coordinated outreach, engagement, assessment, and referral efforts throughout Stanislaus County. The County also continued participating in CSOC planning activities to identify service gaps, improve coordination among providers, and support implementation of the Coordinated Entry System. Through Coordinated Entry, individuals experiencing homelessness are assessed using a standardized process to identify housing and supportive service needs, prioritize households with the greatest services and housing needs, and connect them with the most appropriate available resources.

During FY 2025-2026, ESG-funded providers assisted 215 individuals through emergency shelter services and helped eight (8) individuals obtain permanent housing through Rapid Re-Housing assistance. ESG-funded providers maintained participant information in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) or comparable database, allowing providers to coordinate services, document outcomes, and improve system-wide planning and evaluation.

In addition to federal ESG funding, the County continued serving as the Administrative Entity for CAESG funding on behalf of the local CoC. During the program year, CA-ESG funding supported emergency shelter and rapid re-housing activities that expanded access to housing and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including youth and survivors of domestic violence.

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 31 The members of the HOME Consortium, through participation in the CoC, continue to engage in hospital discharge planning for individuals experiencing homelessness through participation in the Stanislaus County Hospital and Shelter Partners (SCHSP) meetings. Since April 2019, the Hospital Council of Northern California has coordinated SCHSP monthly meetings with representatives from local hospitals, homeless shelters, public agencies, and stakeholder groups to plan for the discharge of homeless individuals from health care facilities to comply with SB 1152. The objective has been to create a community standard of care and greater coordination among healthcare providers, shelters, and homeless service organizations.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons.

Throughout FY 2025-2026, the Urban County utilized Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Community Development Block Grant Public Service Grant (CDBG-PSG), and California Emergency Solutions Grant (CA-ESG) funding to address the emergency shelter needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. ESG-funded providers operated emergency shelters serving adults, youth, and survivors of domestic violence, while providing comprehensive case management, housing navigation, and referrals to supportive services designed to promote housing stability and permanent housing outcomes. Collectively, County's ESG-funded and CDBG-funded emergency shelters maintained 95 year-round emergency shelter beds, including 49 beds at We Care Program, 24 beds at the Center for Human Services Youth Low-Barrier Emergency Shelter, and 22 beds at HAVEN's shelter:

We Care Program – Emergency Shelter
The 49-bed shelter provided safe, temporary housing and access to essential services designed to help participants stabilize their immediate housing crisis while working toward permanent housing solutions. In addition to emergency shelter, participants received comprehensive case management, housing navigation, and referrals to mainstream resources, including healthcare, behavioral health services, employment assistance, and income support programs. Staff worked collaboratively with each participant to develop individualized housing plans focused on overcoming barriers to housing and increasing self-sufficiency. The shelter emphasized low-barrier access to services and assisted participants in identifying and securing appropriate permanent housing opportunities as quickly as possible.

Center for Human Services – Youth Low-Barrier Emergency Shelter The 24-bed shelter provided safe, temporary shelter and supportive services for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. The shelter operated using a low-barrier approach that prioritized

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 32 immediate access to shelter while reducing barriers to services and permanent housing. Participants received individualized case management, housing navigation, life skills development, and referrals to education, employment, healthcare, behavioral health, and other supportive services. The traumainformed, client-centered program focused on helping youth achieve safe, stable, and permanent housing while building long-term self-sufficiency.

HAVEN – Emergency Shelter
The 22-bed shelter served individuals and families fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The shelter provided 24-hour crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, legal advocacy, and supportive services. HAVEN's services focused on helping survivors achieve safety, stabilize their housing situations, and transition to permanent housing while addressing their unique safety and supportive service needs.

The HOME Consortium and Urban County have collaborated with the Stanislaus Community System of Care (CSOC), the local Continuum of Care, for more than twenty-five years to strengthen the regional homeless response system. Through this collaboration, the County works with the SRHA, the Cities of Modesto and Turlock, County departments, nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, faith-based organizations, and other community stakeholders to coordinate emergency shelter, outreach, housing, and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

ESG funding supported HMIS participation to improve coordination among homeless service providers, enhance data quality, and strengthen the County's ability to evaluate program outcomes and identify community needs.

While not funded by the Urban County, the following are some of the facilities available, and efforts undertaken, during the FY to address the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons countywide:

Access Center Emergency Shelter (ACES)
The Access Center Emergency Shelter (ACES), located in the City of Modesto, is a 182-bed lowbarrier shelter focused on providing shelter to the most vulnerable unsheltered population by decreasing common barriers to individuals accepting shelter service, such as pets, partners, and possessions. ACES opened November 26, 2019, and is operated by the Salvation Army. Included in the bed count is a 22-bed dorm area available for those individuals experiencing homelessness that suffer from a significant mental illness. This dorm-style room reduces instances of victimization and

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 33 increases the efficacy of therapeutic intervention. The County’s Community Assessment Response and Engagement (CARE) Team is also able to use the location to provide case management and shelter to the most vulnerable unsheltered individuals. ACES has also afforded an opportunity for the most vulnerable unsheltered population to be sheltered and connected with case management services, with a strong emphasis on assisting shelter guests to become document ready for entry into the community’s coordinated entry housing continuum. Additionally, Stanislaus County Animal Services Agency partnered with ACES to create a healthy pets program. This program provides pet food, crates, and animal health services to pets residing at ACES.

Empire Cold Weather Family Shelter
The Empire Cold Weather Family Shelter, located in the community of Empire, was initiated by the County’s Community Services Agency (CSA) in November 2018 as a partnership with the SRHA.

The target population served are families who are currently being case managed in CSA Housing Support Program (HSP) unit, have used all available temporary shelter nights, are still engaged in the search for permanent housing and have been unsheltered the longest based on date of referral to the HSP program.

CSA works in partnership with Community Housing and Shelter Services (CHSS) for placement of families at the Empire Cold Weather Family Shelter and has an existing contract with CHSS to administer, arrange and facilitate temporary housing services to CalWORKs and Welfare-to-Work eligible families. CHSS also provides case management services, which include assisting and educating participants on their income, household budgets, and housing options; aiding participants in completion of housing applications and landlord outreach; and providing housing search workshops.

The Empire Migrant center consists of 90 dwelling units used for farmworker housing from April to October each year. This project allows CSA to use 22 units during the months of November through March.

Family Housing Facility (FHF)
In November 2019, CSA began leasing a motel, located in Modesto area, to operate a year-round family shelter using the model implemented at the Empire Cold Weather Family Shelter. The property has 23 units and a three (3) room office space.

CSA works in partnership with CHSS for placement at FHF. CHSS services include primary case management oversight which include: assisting participants with household budget, understanding

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 34 their income, housing options, completing housing application, landlord outreach and housing search workshops, working with families to remove barriers to self-sufficiency, and connecting families to applicable and relevant community resources.

FHF complements the seasonal Empire Cold Weather Shelter by offering continuous availability throughout the year, prioritizing families with longer-term unsheltered status or those nearing exhaustion of temporary shelter nights. Through integrated services and stable housing options, FHF reinforces the County’s homelessness prevention and support strategy.

Access Center
On February 3, 2020, the Access Center, a “hub location” for multiple homeless programs and the entry way into the shelter system, opened in the City of Modesto. The Access Center serves as a one-stop hub and physical entry point for individuals at-risk of or currently experiencing homelessness to access a wide range of co-located homelessness services including centralized homeless outreach and engagement; housing assessments and navigation; and homelessness support services and referrals. The Access Center also employs a “meet you where you are” strategy that has specialized homeless outreach workers meet individuals on the street and in homeless encampment areas and encourages individuals to connect to services.

The following partners are co-located at the Access Center: Center for Human Services; Community Housing and Shelter Services; Community Impact Central Valley; Disability Resource Agency for Independent Living; Golden Valley Health Centers; Salvation Army - Modesto; Stanislaus County (Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and Community Services Agency); Telecare Corporation; and Turning Point Community Programs.

Sierra House — City of Riverbank’s Shelter and Service Program Sierra House is a residential training and shelter program operated collaboratively by the City of Riverbank and Cambridge Academies. The City acquired the property specifically to offer a structured pathway out of homelessness for vulnerable individuals in the community. The live-in component provides General Education Development (GED) tests and life-skills training alongside case-managed support. Cambridge Academies staff oversee operations.

Adjacent to the main site, their Day-Use Facility offers essential services to Riverbank’s unhoused population, including hot showers, clean clothing, and warm meals.

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 35 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 HOME Consortium continued to actively participate in the CSOC to ensure CDBG-PSG and ESG funding aligned with countywide efforts to help low-income individuals and families to avoid becoming homeless. CSOC efforts include improving the program planning for homeless funding utilization throughout Stanislaus County and working with private hospitals to encourage the incorporation of rental assistance and case management into discharge planning. CSOC representatives actively collaborate with the County Sheriff’s Office and the Probation Department to identify services available for recently discharged parolees to help prevent homelessness among that population.

Nonprofits awarded CDBG-PSG and ESG funding are required to participate in the CSOC as part of the effort to ensure alignment with the broader community efforts to address homelessness and to allow for education opportunities on new community programs that can add value to existing programs.

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 Urban County partnered with CHSS, CHS, Turning Point Community Programs, and the We Care Program to help homeless individuals and families make a transition to permanent housing and independent living. With the use of ESG grant funds, both the chronically homeless populations and temporarily homeless households were provided the opportunity to be placed into permanent housing. While enrolled in these programs, case managers work with each household to set goals and work on a housing action plan in order to identify and connect with any needed services, such as:

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamps, Veteran’s Benefits, future employment opportunities, etc. Throughout the FY, ESG shelter, homeless prevention, and rapid rePage 88 of 119 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 36 housing funds placed eight (8) homeless individuals into permanent housing. At the end of the FY, all eight (8) of those individuals were stably housed.

Center for Human Services, HAVEN and the We Care Program utilized ESG funds to provide emergency shelter to homeless individuals. Clients that showed progress toward self-sufficiency received extended case management in conjunction with rapid re-housing assistance funds to assist in the placement of job and permanent housing placement.

CR-30 – PUBLIC HOUSING 91.220(H); 91.320(J)
ACTIONS TAKEN TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF PUBLIC HOUSING.

In California, public housing is administered through local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). The Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority (SRHA) continues to play a vital role in addressing housing needs throughout Stanislaus County, particularly for extremely low- and very low-income households.

As the largest provider and property manager of public housing in the County, SRHA is committed to maintaining safe, decent, and affordable housing for its residents.

According to the SRHA 2025 PHA Plan, SRHA administers 647 public housing units and 4,929 Housing Choice Vouchers throughout its service area. In addition, SRHA serves as the administrative agency for the Riverbank Housing Authority, which operates an additional 90 public housing units, including 60 units designated for seniors and 30 family units serving low-income households.

The SRHA operates an overall 1,872 housing units that include conventional public housing, affordable rental development, and specialized farm labor housing.

As of FY 2025, the SRHA’s portfolio includes:
• 647 public housing units under the Asset Management Program (AMP), located throughout the cities of Modesto, Turlock, Ceres, Oakdale, Patterson, Newman, Hughson, and Westley. • 580 farm labor and migrant worker housing units, providing safe and affordable seasonal housing in rural communities such as Empire, Westley, Patterson, and Ceres. • 550 affordable housing units managed independently or in partnership with nonprofit developers, that serve low-income individuals and families, some of which are financed through USDA or other state/federal programs.

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 37 These units are managed and maintained by SRHA to HUD standards and contribute to the County’s broader affordable housing inventory. The HOME Consortium coordinates closely with SRHA to align planning, voucher administration, and other programs in support of shared housing goals.

Of 4,929 vouchers in Stanislaus County, 212 vouchers are specifically for homeless veterans (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing [VASH] vouchers), 270 vouchers are specifically for reunifying families that are facing homelessness or living in substandard housing with children removed from the home, 380 are project-based vouchers, and 11 are project-based vouchers for a senior complex in the City of Patterson.

During the FY, SRHA’s public housing stock remained a critical component of the affordable housing landscape, particularly as the demand for deeply affordable units outpaced supply across Stanislaus County. The HOME Consortium continues to support regional collaboration and strategic planning to preserve and expand housing opportunities for vulnerable households. The SRHA and the HOME Consortium have a strong relationship and continue to work together towards furthering decent, safe, and affordable housing throughout the community.

ACTIONS TAKEN TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN MANAGEMENT AND PARTICIPATE IN HOMEOWNERSHIP.

SRHA encourages resident participation through its Resident Advisory Board (RAB), which is comprised of Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher program participants. The RAB is provided the opportunity to review and comment on proposed policy and program changes, including revisions to the PHA Annual Plan and Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan, prior to consideration by the SRHA’s Board of Commissioners. SRHA also includes resident representation in its planning process, consistent with HUD requirements.

SRHA continues to encourage self-sufficiency and homeownership opportunities by working with HUD and other housing finance partners to develop a Lease-to-Purchase Homeownership Program for eligible public housing residents. In addition, SRHA has expanded resident engagement through online resident portals, electronic recertifications, and other process improvements that improve communication and access to housing programs and services.

ACTIONS TAKEN TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO TROUBLED PHAS.

There are no PHAs operating within the HOME Consortium area that are designated as troubled or that have requested assistance.

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 38 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 Con Plan identifies the following public policies as having the potential to negatively affect affordable housing and residential investment: shortage of affordable housing funding, climate change, environmental protection, growth management, planning and development fees, and prevailing wages. To address the potential negative effects of these policies, the members of the HOME Consortium strive to consistently review all potential barriers to affordable housing that are within their authority to address (local development standards and development review procedures); to continue to pursue and utilize available funding for mortgage assistance and housing rehabilitation; and to continue partnering with nonprofit and for-profit housing developers to promote the development of affordable and special-needs housing.

During the FY, the HOME Consortium continued to take steps to address barriers to affordable housing, even though no new construction was completed using CDBG or HOME funds. The HOME Consortium prioritized long-term planning and policy work. These zoning changes are aimed at increasing the availability of multifamily and mixed-use sites, reducing regulatory constraints, and aligning with the County’s Housing Element goals. These actions lay the groundwork for future affordable housing projects by improving the feasibility of development and attracting affordable housing developers. The HOME Consortium recognizes that public infrastructure is essential to maintaining healthy neighborhoods. Improvements to water, sewer, streets, sidewalks, drainage, and other public facilities help preserve existing housing by extending the useful life of established neighborhoods, reducing health and safety concerns, and improving accessibility. These investments also create the infrastructure capacity needed to support future housing development and infill opportunities, furthering long-term affordable housing and community development goals.

The members of the HOME Consortium continued to take steps to program state funding sources aimed at increasing the production of housing. Funding sources include PLHA is an ongoing state funding source that is based on the Urban County’s 2017 CDBG entitlement allocation. As such, the funding is targeted for use in the unincorporated areas of Stanislaus County along with cities of:

Ceres, Hughson, Newman, Oakdale, Patterson, and Waterford. The City of Riverbank joined the

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 39 Urban County in FY 2020-2021 and, as such, is eligible for PLHA funding directly from the state. The City of Turlock, although a member of the HOME Consortium, also receives its own PLHA allocation from the state. PLHA funding provides for the: acquisition/development of permanent supportive housing, development/preservation of ADUs, fiscal incentives, and multi-family rental housing.

ACTIONS TAKEN TO ADDRESS OBSTACLES TO MEETING UNDERSERVED NEEDS.

91.220(K); 91.320(J)
The Urban County continually identifies and evaluates underserved community needs through ongoing public engagement, collaboration with member jurisdictions, nonprofit agencies, CoC and other community stakeholders. The County uses information gathered through the Consolidated Planning process, public hearings, consultations with service providers, and program performance evaluations to establish funding priorities that address the greatest unmet housing and community development needs.

Community Development Block Grant Public Service Grant (CDBG-PSG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding are awarded through competitive application processes designed to ensure limited federal resources are directed toward programs that demonstrate community need, collaboration, measurable outcomes, and effective service delivery. Representatives from each Urban County member jurisdiction, along with the local Continuum of Care, participate in the grant review process to help ensure funding recommendations reflect countywide priorities and complement other community resources.

During FY 2025-2026, the County awarded CDBG-PSG funding to nonprofit agencies providing food assistance, emergency shelter, fair housing services, counseling, utility assistance, youth services, and other public services benefiting low- and moderate-income residents. ESG funding supported emergency shelter operations, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) participation, and program administration, helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness obtain shelter, housing stability, and supportive services.

Recognizing that federal resources alone are insufficient to address all identified community needs, the County continued leveraging multiple funding sources, including CDBG, ESG, HOME, PLHA, and Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds, while coordinating with member jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, housing providers, and other public agencies to maximize available resources. These collaborative efforts continue to strengthen the County's ability

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 40 to address underserved needs, expand access to housing and supportive services, and improve outcomes for low- and moderate-income residents throughout Stanislaus County.

Additional information regarding funding allocations and expenditures is provided in CR-15 – Resources and Investments.

ACTIONS TAKEN TO REDUCE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS. 91.220(K); 91.320(J) The Health Services Agency (HSA) of Stanislaus County is the lead agency for the identification, documentation, and prevention of lead poisoning in Stanislaus County. HSA works with referrals from schools and other agencies to test for lead-based paint hazards. During the FY, approximately nine (9) homes were tested and two (2) were found to have contamination. If a housing unit is found to have lead-based paint, the abatement process and consequences of living in a home that is contaminated are explained to the residents. The HOME Consortium members provide lead-based paint information to all residents that participate in the down payment assistance and/or housing rehabilitation programs. If, during a housing rehabilitation, a housing unit is found to have any leadbased paint issues, information on the dangers of lead-based paint is provided to the property owner and lead abatement is conducted as part of the rehabilitation work. Every effort is made to provide a safe and healthy housing opportunity for clients participating in HOME Consortium funded housing assistance programs. During the FY, no County HUD funded activities necessitating the need to test for lead-based paint were undertaken.

ACTIONS TAKEN TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF POVERTY-LEVEL FAMILIES. 91.220(K);

91.320(J)
To reduce the number of persons living below the poverty level, the Urban County has continued its partnership with other local entitlement jurisdictions, agencies, and the CSOC, to provide services and resources to families in need.

The Urban County supported local nonprofit agencies through $345,430 in CDBG-PSG and $187,389 in ESG funds, which provided services that promote housing stability and self-sufficiency. Funded activities included emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, food assistance, utility assistance, fair housing services, youth services, counseling, housing navigation, and comprehensive case management. These services support individuals and families in obtaining or maintaining stable housing, reducing the likelihood of continued or recurring poverty.

In addition, funded service providers connected participants with employment resources, education and training opportunities, healthcare, behavioral health services, public benefits, and other

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 41 mainstream resources that support long-term economic stability. These coordinated efforts help reduce barriers faced by low-income households, prevent homelessness, increase housing stability, and provide pathways toward greater self-sufficiency and financial independence.

ACTIONS TAKEN TO DEVELOP INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE. 91.220(K); 91.320(J) The strategies identified in the Con Plan for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs are to: 1) continue to work collaboratively with service providers, housing partners, community organizations, and shelter providers to identify and address gaps in the service delivery system; and 2) continue to invest time and resources to strengthen the overall CoC system and not one particular agency or organization.

The Urban County continued its active involvement in the Stanislaus Community System of Care (CSOC), the locally recognized CoC, to enhance collaboration with homeless service providers, local jurisdictions, and the SRHA. Staff participated in regular meetings, coordinated funding strategies, and provided technical assistance to local partners to strengthen program delivery and compliance.

The County also continued developing institutional capacity by providing technical assistance, monitoring, and training to CDBG and ESG subrecipients. Program monitoring included reviewing agency referral practices, coordination among service providers, and compliance with federal requirements to help ensure participants received comprehensive services without unnecessary gaps or duplication. In addition, the County conducted program workshops and provided ongoing guidance to strengthen nonprofit capacity in areas such as program administration, eligibility determination, recordkeeping, reporting requirements, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) participation.

The CSOC is a dedicated network of service providers, consumers, and government agencies that work collaboratively to identify where gaps exist and how they can be best addressed. The CSOC continues working to improve coordination among service providers and to further enhance the Coordinated Entry System (CES). The main goal of the CES is to assist service providers with tracking and responding to the needs of individuals that seek services.

ACTIONS TAKEN TO ENHANCE COORDINATION BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HOUSING AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. 91.220(K); 91.320(J)
Stanislaus County maintained coordination with the SRHA and other housing and service providers to support the planning of future affordable housing developments. The HOME Consortium also

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 42 collaborated with local jurisdictions and community-based organizations on fair housing outreach, housing referrals, and funding alignment.

The HOME Consortium recognizes it cannot work alone in achieving the housing goals outlined in the Con Plan. Therefore, the HOME Consortium participates with and coordinates with the following collaboratives and public housing agency in order to better serve and coordinate the needs of the community:

Turlock Community Collaborative
This collaborative was formed to deal with homeless issues facing the Turlock community. The group is comprised of concerned community members, faith-based groups, and government agencies working together to deal with issues concerning the homeless and the community. County staff regularly attends and presents to the group on CDBG, ESG and HOME programs throughout the year.

Stanislaus Community System of Care (CSOC)
The CSOC, the locally recognized CoC, is a collaborative comprised of local government agencies, shelter providers, housing and housing counseling services providers, faith-based organizations, and over a dozen housing and supportive service providers. The Stanislaus County’s Community Services Agency (CSA), serving as the Collaborative Applicant (CA), assists the CSOC to coordinate with service providers, law enforcement, and community members to conduct the County’s annual Homeless Point in Time (PIT) Count. The HOME Consortium members participate in efforts to improve the functionality of the CSOC’s HMIS, including the CES component, and to update the CES policies and procedures. FY efforts have also included working with the CSOC’s CA on the operations of the HMIS in order to meet HUD’s mandate that all ESG program participants are part of and actively entering pertinent universal data elements into the HMIS.

Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority (SRHA)
The SRHA and the HOME Consortium have a strong relationship and continue to work towards furthering decent, safe, and affordable housing throughout the County. The SRHA serves as the administrator for housing rehabilitation and Emergency Sewer Lateral Connection programs for the County. The SRHA also serves on several housing and community development related committees alongside HOME Consortium members.

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IDENTIFY ACTIONS TAKEN TO OVERCOME THE EFFECTS OF ANY IMPEDIMENTS IDENTIFIED IN THE JURISDICTION’S ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE. 91.520(A)
Project Sentinel, as the Urban County’s fair housing service provider, responded to a total of 210 calls for landlord/tenant mediation and fair housing information within the Urban County area. A total of five (5) of fair housing cases and seven (7) tenant/landlord cases were handled by the agency during the FY. Additionally, Project Sentinel fielded 151 fair housing information and service referral calls, benefiting 512 residents. The U.S. Department of Justice, through their Fair Housing Testing Program, contracts out with fair housing agencies to conduct testing separate from their service agreements with any jurisdiction. Project Sentinel conducted no fair housing tests within the Urban County in FY 2025-2026.

Additional Actions Taken to Address Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Needs As some nonprofits and community organizations may not be familiar with the HUD funding grant process, the Urban County, working collaboratively with agencies familiar with HUD processes, continued to share program and funding information with service providers and grassroots organizations throughout the community to better meet the needs of the community.

An annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) was announced for the release of CDBG and ESG funds for the Public Service Grant cycle. The NOFA included an announcement of a mandatory Grant Technical Workshop and a timeline for the grant cycle. The NOFA was advertised in the local newspaper, The Modesto Bee, in English and Spanish. An e-mail was sent out to all past and current grantees and applicants that had applied in the last five (5) years. County staff also announced the NOFA at the local CSOC meeting, distributed a reminder, and e-mailed the local CSOC agencies a NOFA announcement. County staff coordinated with Urban County members to distribute the NOFA announcement to service providers working in their respective cities. It is with funds awarded through the NOFA process that the Urban County is able to provide much needed services to communities.

The annual Grant Technical Workshop provides an opportunity for questions and answers. In addition to the workshop, County staff are available via phone, in person, and by e-mail to answer questions throughout the grant application process. Once grant awards are announced, the County also requires grantees to attend a Grantee Technical Workshop prior to receiving their agreements.

In the workshop, the policies, procedures, program regulations, requirements, and obligations of the grant are explained. All grantees receive the information covered in the workshop via email.

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 44 Technical assistance is ongoing to those agencies awarded funding and those agencies interested in competing for future funding. Reference, guidance, and support materials are provided upon request, and staff are available to address inquiries in person, by phone/virtually, or via email. The Urban County is constantly looking for ways to expand service provider capacity and to encourage public and private partnerships and joint ventures between nonprofit and for-profit housing developers.

CR-40 – MONITORING 91.220 AND 91.230
EVALUATE THE JURISDICTION’S PROGRESS IN MEETING ITS SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES FOR REDUCING AND ENDING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH:

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.

During the program year, the Urban County continued to implement its monitoring plan to ensure compliance with applicable HUD regulations for CDBG and ESG programs. Monitoring was conducted using a combination of desk reviews, on-site visits (when feasible), and virtual monitoring protocols. Funding and service agreements set clear performance measures, reporting procedures, timeliness, and budgets against which goals are measured. County staff regularly monitors compliance with contracting requirements and performance goals through the implementation and review of quarterly performance reports, reimbursement requests and desk and on-site monitoring.

When necessary, County staff provided technical assistance to improve reporting and performance.

ESG financial and program files are reviewed to ensure compliance with 24 CFR Part 576, particularly around participant eligibility, habitability standards, and allowable costs. County staff reviews quarterly ESG statistical tables, narratives, HMIS activity reports, RFF forms and budget printouts, which identify the total funds used/requested by each grantee during that reporting period.

ESG funded agencies are provided with ongoing HMIS system training. As part of the ESG monitoring process, only fifty percent (50%) of the costs related to the project are reimbursed, as the remainder of the costs are paid by non-ESG match funding sources (i.e., local unrestricted donations). In this manner, the subrecipient in turn ensures that dollar-to-dollar matching requirements are satisfied by paying the remainder of the expenses from non-ESG sources.

For nonprofits awarded CDBG-PSG and ESG funds, County staff conducts an initial technical workshop to provide a comprehensive overview of the quarterly reporting, request for funds, and

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 45 monitoring processes and requirements. County staff is available to awarded agencies during regular business hours to address technical concerns and questions as they arise. Nonprofits that reach a certain performance threshold become eligible for bi-annual monitoring reviews in place of quarterly reviews.

The County uses a risk-based approach to prioritize monitoring, giving special attention to new subrecipients, high-dollar contracts, or organizations with past performance issues. Subrecipients are evaluated based on factors such as program size, type of activity, complexity, and prior audit findings.

In addition to formal monitoring, County staff provided ongoing technical assistance, conducted subrecipient trainings, responded to program questions, and assisted agencies in maintaining compliance with HUD requirements throughout the program year.

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 following public comment period, community meeting and public hearing information provided in this section are for public notification purposes and will be updated upon CAPER approval by the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors as part of the final CAPER submitted to HUD:

Public comment period: August 7, 2026 to August 21, 2026. Written public comments must be submitted to the Stanislaus County Planning and Community Development Department by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026. Written public comments can be mailed to 1010 10th Street, Suite # 3400, Modesto, CA 95354 or emailed to [email protected].

As part of the CAPER process the following community meetings are being held:
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IN-PERSON MEETINGS INFORMATION
Facilitator Date Time Location
City of Ceres August 13, 2026 5:30 p.m. Ceres Community Center 2701 4th Street
Ceres, CA
City of Hughson August 18, 2026 5:15 p.m. Hughson City Hall 7018 Pine Street
Hughson, CA
City of Newman August 19, 2026 3:00 p.m. Newman Council Chambers 938 Fresno Street 2nd Floor
Newman, CA
City of Oakdale August 14, 2026 10:00 a.m. Oakdale Public Services Conference Room 455 S. 5th Avenue
Oakdale, CA
City of Patterson August 19, 2026 5:30 p.m. Patterson Council Chambers 1 Plaza Circle
Patterson, CA
City of Riverbank August 19, 2026 5:00 p.m. Riverbank Council Chambers 6707 3rd Street, Suite B
Riverbank, CA
Stanislaus County August 17, 2026 5:30 p.m. Basement Training Room B300 1010 10th Street
Modesto, CA
Stanislaus County August 24, 2026 12:00
noon
Basement Training Room B300
1010 10th Street
Modesto, CA
City of Turlock August 19, 2026 6:00 p.m. Turlock City Hall Yosemite Conference Room,
156 S. Broadway
Turlock, CA
City of Waterford September 2,
2026
5:30 p.m. Waterford City Hall
101 E Street
Waterford, CA
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VIRTUAL MEETINGS INFORMATION
Facilitator Date Time Access Information
City of Hughson August 18, 2026 5:15 p.m. Microsoft Teams Click join to access Hughson meeting
Meeting ID: 281 148 741 102 98
Passcode: Yi9pS6HZ
City of Oakdale August 14, 2026 10:00 a.m. Microsoft Teams Click join to access Oakdale meeting
Meeting ID: 240 679 681 001 316
Passcode: FU9nU7xV
City of Patterson August 18, 2026 5:30 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting Topic: 2025-2026 CAPER Community
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 48

VIRTUAL MEETINGS INFORMATION CONTINUES
Facilitator Date Time Access Information
Stanislaus County August 13, 2026 5:30 p.m. Microsoft Teams Click join to access Stanislaus HOME
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 49 A Notice of Public Hearing and Document Availability was released in accordance with the HOME Consortium and Urban County’s Citizen Participation Plan advising residents of the availability of the draft CAPER for 15-day public review period. The notice was published in both English and Spanish on August 7, 2026, in The Modesto Bee, defining the CAPER review process and how persons, agencies, and interested groups may participate; as well as instructions on how to submit written comments. As part of the public review process, the Draft CAPER notice was distributed electronically to the CSOC and to persons registered through the County’s StanAware electronic notification system. The Draft CAPER was made available for public review via the County’s Planning and Community Development Department website, and copies of the Draft CAPER were available for review at the planning departments of all the HOME Consortium members.

A public hearing will be held in accordance with the County’s Citizen Participation Plan on September 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at Tenth Street Place, the County Administration Building, 1010 10th Street, Board Chambers, Modesto, CA 95354. Notice of the public hearing will also be made available by email to community members that had expressed interest in the CAPER.

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.

No changes in the Urban County's program objectives occurred.

Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grants?
No.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 50 CR-50 – HOME 24 91.520 (d)
Include the results of on-site inspections of affordable rental housing assisted under the program to determine compliance with housing codes and other applicable regulations.

Please list those projects that should have been inspected on-site this program year based upon the schedule in 24 CFR 92.504 (d). Indicate which of these were inspected and a summary of issues that were detected during the inspection. For those that were not inspected, please indicate the reason and how you will remedy the situation.

There were no HOME-assisted rental housing projects requiring on-site property inspections during FY 2025–2026. Although the HOME Consortium awarded HOME funding for affordable housing developments, the projects remained in the environmental review, underwriting, agreement development, and pre-construction stages and had not yet reached the point at which inspections were required under 24 CFR 92.504(d).

An assessment of the jurisdiction’s affirmative marketing actions for HOME units. 91.520 (e ) and 92.351 (a )
No HOME-assisted housing projects requiring affirmative marketing were completed or available for occupancy during the reporting period. Therefore, there were no affirmative marketing activities to assess pursuant to 24 CFR 92.351(a).

Data on the amount and use of program income for projects, including the number of projects and owner and tenant characteristics?
Not applicable. No program income has been generated by HOME funds to date.

Other actions taken to foster and maintain affordable housing. 24 CFR 91.220 (k ) The HOME Consortium members continued with efforts to certify and/or implement their respective Housing Elements which include policies that aim to reduce regulatory barriers and encourage the construction of affordable housing units in priority areas, including unincorporated communities and areas of high need. For many of the Consortium members, efforts also included the rezoning of sites to allow for by-right housing development.

HOME Consortium continued its partnerships with the SRHA and local nonprofit developers to identify sites for new affordable housing projects and preserve existing affordable units. Coordination included discussions around leveraging federal and state funds, including HOME, ESG, and PLHA, to support site acquisition, rehabilitation, and new construction.

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 51 CR-58 – SECTION 3
TOTAL LABOR HOURS:

Table 22 Total Labor Hours

CDBG HOME ESG
Total Number of Activities 4 0 0
Total Labor Hours 23,298 0 0
Total Section 3 Hours 0 0 0
Total Targeted Section 3 Worker Hours 0 0 0
QUALITATIVE EFFORTS – NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES BY PROGRAM:

Table 23 Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program Activity CDBG HOME ESG
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Public Housing. 0 0 0
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Other Funding Targeted Workers. 0 0 0
Direct, on-the job training (including apprenticeships). 0 0 0 Indirect training such as arranging for, contracting for, or paying tuition for, off-site training.
0 0 0
Technical assistance to help Section 3 workers compete for jobs. 0 0 0
Outreach efforts to identify and secure bids from Section 3 business.
2 0 0

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 52 Activity CDBG HOME ESG
Technical assistance to help Section 3 businesses understand and bid on contracts.
5 0 0
Division of contracts into smaller jobs to facilitate participation by Section 3 businesses.
0 0 0
Provided or connected residents with assistance in seeking employment including: drafting resumes, preparing for
interviews, finding job opportunities, connecting residents to job placement services.
2 0 0
Held one or more job fairs. 1 0 0
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that can provide direct services or referrals.
2 0 0
Assisted residents with finding child care. 0 0 0
Assisted residents to apply for or attend community college or a 4 year educational institution.
0 0 0
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.
2 0 0
Assisted residents to apply for or attend vocational/technical training.
2 0 0
Assisted residents to obtain financial literacy training and/or coaching.
2 0 0
Bonding assistance, guaranties or other efforts to support viable bids from Section 3 businesses.
0 0 0

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 53 Activity CDBG HOME ESG
Provided or connected residents with training on computer use or online technologies.
2 0 0
Promoting the use of a business registry designed to create opportunities for disadvantaged and small businesses.
0 0 0
Outreach, engagement or referrals with the state one-stop system, as designed in Section 121 (e ) (2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
0 0 0
Other. 0 0 0
Narrative
Stanislaus County continued implementing the requirements of HUD's Section 3 Final Rule (24 CFR Part 75) for applicable CDBG and HOME-funded projects. The County incorporated Section 3 requirements into applicable construction contracts, informed contractors of their Section 3 responsibilities, and monitored compliance through contract administration and project oversight.

Labor hour information for covered projects is reported in the accompanying tables.

The Urban County had four projects, the City of Oakdale’s Southwest Downtown Safe Routes to School Project, City of Hughson’s 2nd Street Improvements Project, City of Waterford’s G Street Infrastructure Improvements Project and the County’s Spencer-Marshall Area 7 and Rouse-Colorado Area 9 Sewer Improvements Projects that reported hours as required by Section 3 regulations. The hours are reflected in the table above. There were no Section 3 hours to report for any HOME or ESG projects this last FY.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 54 CR-60 – ESG 91.520(G) (ESG RECIPIENTS ONLY)
ESG Supplement to the CAPER in E-SNAPS for Paperwork Reduction Act RECIPIENT INFORMATION — ALL RECIPIENTS COMPLETE
Recipient Reporting Period Date
Program Year Start Date 07/01/2025
Program Year End Date 06/30/2027
Information: Recipient
Name: Stanislaus County
DUNS Number: 073136772
EIN/TIN Number: 946000540
Field Office: San Francisco
CoC(s) in which the recipient or subrecipients will
provide ESG assistance:

Turlock, Modesto, and Stanislaus
Contact Name: Angela Freitas, Planning and
Community Development Director
Contact Address: 1010 10th Street Suite 3400
Modesto, CA 95354
Contact Phone Number: (209) 525-6300
Secondary Contact: Ana San Nicolas, Planning and
Community Development Deputy
Director
Secondary Contact Phone Number (209) 525-6330
Secondary Contact Email: [email protected]

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 55 SUBRECIPIENT FORM – COMPLETE ONE FORM FOR EACH SUBRECIPIENT Subrecipient Reporting Period Date
Program Year Start Date 07/01/2024
Program Year End Date 06/30/2026
Fiscal Year 2025 ESG Funds
Form Information Subrecipient 1
Name: Stanislaus County – Administration
DUNS Number: 073136772
Address: 1010 10th Street Suite 3400
Modesto, CA 95354
Is subrecipient a victim services provider: No
Subrecipient Organization Type: Unit of Government
ESG Subgrant Amount: $15,193 (Administration)
Balance as of June 30, 2026: $11,656.20
Form Information Subrecipient 2
Name: Center for Human Services-Youth Low
Barrier Shelter
Address: 2000 W. Briggsmore Ave., Building A
Modesto, CA 95350
ID Number: 94-1725620
Is subrecipient a victim services provider: No
Subrecipient Organization Type: Other Nonprofit Organization ESG Subgrant Amount: $30,456 (Shelter)
Balance as of June 30, 2026: $29,666.04
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 56 Form Information Subrecipient 3
Name: HAVEN – Emergency Shelter Program
Address: 618 13th Street Modesto, CA 95354
ID Number: 94-2499361
Is subrecipient a victim services provider: Yes
Subrecipient Organization Type: Other Nonprofit Organization ESG Subgrant Amount: $75,900 (Shelter)
Balance as of June 30, 2026: $74,942.16
Form Information Subrecipient 4
Name: We Care Program – Rental Assistance
Program
Address: 221 S. Broadway Turlock, CA 95380
ID Number: 20-1843967
Is subrecipient a victim services provider: No
Subrecipient Organization Type: Other Nonprofit Organization ESG Subgrant Amount: $81,033 (Rapid-Re-Housing)
Balance as of June 30, 2026: $69,096.29
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 57 Fiscal Year 2024 ESG Funds
Form Information Subrecipient 1
Name: Stanislaus County – Administration
DUNS Number: 073136772
Address: 1010 10th Street Suite 3400
Modesto, CA 95354
Is subrecipient a victim services provider: No
Subrecipient Organization Type: Unit of Government
ESG Subgrant Amount: $15,391 (Administration)
Balance as of June 30, 2025: $0.00
Form Information Subrecipient 2
Name: Center for Human Services-Youth Low
Barrier Shelter
Address: 2000 W. Briggsmore Ave., Building A
Modesto, CA 95350
ID Number: 94-1725620
Is subrecipient a victim services provider: No
Subrecipient Organization Type: Other Nonprofit Organization ESG Subgrant Amount: $77,042 (Shelter)
Balance as of June 30, 2025: $0.00
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 58 Form Information Subrecipient 3
Name: HAVEN – Emergency Shelter Program
Address: 618 13th Street Modesto, CA 95354
ID Number: 94-2499361
Is subrecipient a victim services provider: Yes
Subrecipient Organization Type: Other Nonprofit Organization ESG Subgrant Amount: $26,830 (Shelter)
Balance as of June 30, 2025: $0.00
Form Information Subrecipient 4
Name: Turning Point Community Programs – Rental
Assistance Program
Address: 912 D Street Modesto, CA 95354
ID Number: 94-2609766
Is subrecipient a victim services provider: No
Subrecipient Organization Type: Other Nonprofit Organization ESG Subgrant Amount: $85,962 (Rapid-Re-Housing)
Balance as of June 30, 2025: $0.00
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 59 CR-65 – PERSONS ASSISTED

PERSONS SERVED
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION ACTIVITIES.

Table 24 Household Information for Homeless Prevention Activities Number of Persons Total Percentages
Adults 0 -
Children 0 -
Don't Know/Refused/Other 0 -
Missing Information 0 -
Total 0 -

RAPID RE-HOUSING ACTIVITIES
Table 25 Household Information for Rapid Re-Housing Activities Number of Persons Total Percentages
Adults 6 75%
Children 2 25%
Don't Know/Refused/Other 0 -
Missing Information 0 -
Total 8 100%
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 60

SHELTER
Table 26 Shelter Information
Number of Persons Total Percentages
Adults 204 94.8%
Children 11 5.2%
Don't Know/Refused/Other 0 -
Missing Information 0 -
Total 215 100%

STREET OUTREACH
Table 27 Household Information for Street Outreach
Number of Persons Total Percentages
Adults 0 -
Children 0 -
Don't Know/Refused/Other 0 -
Missing Information 0 -
Total 0 -

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 61

TOTALS FOR ALL PERSONS SERVED WITH ESG
Table 28 Household Information for Persons Served with ESG Number of Persons Total Percentages
Adults 210 94.2%
Children 13 5.8%
Don't Know/Refused/Other 0 -
Missing Information 0 -
Total 223 100%
AGE—COMPLETE FOR ALL ACTIVITIES
Table 29 Age Information
Age Total Percentage
Under 18 13 5.8%
18-24 101 45.4%
25-61 109 48.8%
62 and Over 0 -
Don't Know/Refused/Other 0 -
Missing Information 0 -
Total 223 100%

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 62 SPECIAL POPULATIONS SERVED—COMPLETE FOR ALL ACTIVITIES
Table 30 Special Population Served
Subpopulation Total
Total Persons
Served –
Homeless
Prevention
Total Persons
Served – Rapid
Re-Housing
Total Persons
Served in
Emergency
Shelters
Veterans 2 0 0 2
Victims of Domestic
Violence
101 0 0 101
Elderly 0 0 0 0
HIV/AIDS 1 0 0 1
Chronically Homeless 89 0 0 89
Persons with
Disabilities
Total
Total Persons
Served –
Homeless
Prevention
Total Persons
Served – Rapid
Re-Housing
Total Persons
Served in
Emergency
Shelters
Severely Mentally Ill 27 0 0 27
Chronic Substance
Abuse 33 0 0 33
Other Disability 77 0 1 76
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 63 CR-70 – ESG 91.520(G) - ASSISTANCE PROVIDED AND OUTCOMES

SHELTER UTILIZATION
Table 31 Shelter Capacity
Number of New Units - Rehabbed 0
Number of New Units - Conversion 0
Total Number of bed-nights available 16,790
Total Number of bed-nights provided 16,454
Capacity Utilization 98%

PROJECT OUTCOMES DATA MEASURED UNDER THE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

DEVELOPED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE COC(S)
The County regularly updates and utilizes a CDBG and ESG program Desk Guide for subrecipients.

This guide was developed and is updated in consultation with the local CoC. The Desk Guide covers both federal and state ESG funds administered by Stanislaus County. Under the CDBG and ESG program, County staff track the progress of individual subrecipients in fulfilling goals and objectives set forth in the Con Plan in order to ensure that programs remain on task. Tracked data is reviewed and entered into the IDIS system on a semiannual basis. If tracked data falls short of the goals and objectives set forth, appropriate adjustments will be made, and notification sent to the respective subrecipients to make them aware of milestones and timeliness needed to be met in order to ensure continued receipt of funding.

The coordinated monitoring process has been established to verify and confirm that grant funds have been used in an eligible and appropriate manner for each and every program funded with CDBG and ESG funds.

County staff reviews quarterly ESG statistical tables, narratives, HMIS activity reports, Request for Funds forms, and budget printouts, which identify the total funds used/requested by each subrecipient during that reporting period. County staff also verifies and cross-references the information on the quarterly budget activity reports. Monitoring visits are also scheduled quarterly by County staff for each grantee to ensure appropriate expenditure of funds. As part of the ESG monitoring process, invoices and accompanying receipts are reviewed for reimbursement eligibility. Once eligibility is confirmed, fifty percent (50%) of the costs related to the project are reimbursed, as the remainder of

OMB Control No: 2506-0117 DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPER 64 the costs are paid by a non-ESG match funding sources (i.e., local unrestricted donations). In this manner, the subrecipient in turn commits their dollar-to-dollar match by paying the remainder of the expenses from non-Federal sources.

CITY OF HUGHSON

CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-28

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGHSON OF CONCURRENCE AND

SUPPORT OF THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-2026 PREPARED FOR THE STANISLAUS URBAN COUNTY WHEREAS, the Stanislaus Urban County which includes the Cities of Oakdale, Hughson, Newman, Patterson, Ceres, Riverbank, Waterford, and the unincorporated areas of Stanislaus County have received and expended CDBG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for FY 2025-2026; and
WHEREAS, the Stanislaus HOME Consortium which includes the Stanislaus Urban County and the City of Turlock, and the unincorporated areas of Stanislaus County have received HOME funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for FY 2025-2026; and WHEREAS, the City as a member of the Stanislaus Urban County and the HOME Consortium is required to assist the County in the CAPER process to report their project status and to document progress made in accomplishing goals set forth in the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Draft CAPER, hereby attached as Exhibit A, was made available for a public review period from August 7, 2026, to August 21, 2026, to allow the public the opportunity to review and provide comments prior to the public hearing by the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors on September 15, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hughson City Council does adopt a Resolution of Concurrence and Support of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Fiscal Year 2025-2026 prepared for the Stanislaus Urban County and the Stanislaus HOME Consortium.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Hughson at its regularly scheduled meeting on this 14th day of September 2026 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAINED:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
________________________________
GEORGE CARR, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
DOMINIQUE ROMO, City Manager