CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
September 14, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Beverly Johnson, Neighborhood Services Director SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Conduct a public hearing to receive comments for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Funds.
Upon conclusion of the public hearing, direct staff to incorporate comments received into the final FY 2025-26 CAPER.
Approve the FY 2025-26 CAPER for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Pomona annually receives federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). To comply with funding requirements, the City must submit a Five-Year Consolidated Strategic Plan, an Annual Action Plan (the application for funds), and a yearly CAPER at the close of each program year. Staff has prepared the attached draft CAPER for FY 2025-26 (Attachment No. 1), which details the year's accomplishments, for City Council review before submission to HUD.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact on this action.
PUBLIC NOTICING REQUIREMENTS:
In accordance with Federal requirements for public noticing, a 15-day public comment notice for the CAPER was published on August 28, 2026, in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (Attachment No. 2 – Public Notice).
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On July 7, 2025, the City Council approved the FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan.
DISCUSSION:
Federal requirements mandated by HUD require, at a minimum, two (2) public hearings per year, with at least one focused on program performance. During the development of the FY 2025–26 Annual Action Plan, the City held two (2) public hearings and distributed a bilingual (English and Spanish) Community Needs Survey online via the City’s website.
Outreach efforts to promote the survey included placing flyers in the Summer and Fall Recreation Guides, advertising in the Daily Bulletin and La Nueva Voz, participating in community tabling events, and sharing updates across the City's Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter pages. Additional outreach involved staff presentations at in-person and virtual community meetings with local partnering agencies and community organizations, alongside requests for feedback from internal City departments and the Pomona Housing Authority.
This FY 2025–26 CAPER represents the third performance report for the 2023–2028 Consolidated Plan, covering the period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The CAPER meets all content requirements established by HUD and aligns with the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan. It outlines and evaluates the overall progress the City has made in carrying out its goals and objectives using federal entitlement funds awarded during FY 2025–26. The report was made available for a 15-day public comment period beginning August 28, 2026, and is presented to the City Council for approval prior to HUD submission.
This public hearing provides an opportunity for public input during the 15-day public comment period regarding the City’s progress toward the goals outlined in the FY 2025–26 Annual Action Plan.
FY 2025–26 Accomplishment Highlights
During FY 2025–26, the City utilized Federal entitlement grant funds to achieve the following:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
In FY 2025-26, the formula entitlement allocation for CDBG funded projects was $1,690,554. These funds provided both public and non-public services to the residents of Pomona. Key activities included:
Code Enforcement: The City's Code Enforcement Division conducted 673 residential housing inspections to identify health and safety violations.
Fair Housing Services: Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board provided housing counseling activities to assist 123 low- to moderate-income households resolve tenant/landlord disputes.
Housing Improvement Program (HIP): This grant program assisted 12 Pomona households with minor rehabilitation and emergency home repairs.
Infrastructure Improvements:
ADA Curb Ramp & Path of Travel (67947 & 67948): ADA compliant curb ramps repairs of sidewalks, driveway approaches, and curb & gutter, as well as the installation of curb ramps, curb ramp enhancements and alley approaches. 22,617 Square Feet (SF) Removed & Replaced Concrete Sidewalk 1,635 Linear Feet (LF) of Sidewalk Sawcut
15 Alley Approaches
33 Constructed Curb Ramps
Civic Center Plaza (71063): Included an all-abilities playground, a maintenance building, a restroom facility, a picnic area, sidewalk improvement, and restoring the public water fountain. 19,370 Square Feet (SF) Removed & Replaced Concrete Sidewalk 1 Constructed Curb Ramp
1 New Maintenance Building
1 New Restroom Building
Rehabilitated tiles throughout the plaza
Rehabilitated public fountain
Public Services: Over 1,424 people received services, including youth services (tutoring, after-school activities, sports, and music), elderly enrichment activities, crime prevention, and homeless services.
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program
In FY 2025-26, the City received $743,183.24 in HOME funds to ensure affordable, decent, safe, and sanitary housing. These funds were used to rehabilitate 7 housing units, provide homeownership assistance (down payment and closing costs) for 5 first-time homebuyer households, and offer tenant-based rental assistance to 13 households.
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
In FY 2025-26, the City received $153,895 in ESG funds. These funds were used to support emergency shelter operations and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), which collectively served a total of 131 eligible people.
As required by HUD, all public noticing requirements have been met and program performance data made available to the public. Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council, after hearing all public comments, approve the FY 2025-26 CAPER prior to submittal to HUD.
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS:
This item supports the 2026–2027 City Council Priority #4: Pursue Housing and Homelessness Solutions (Goal A: Increase Affordable Housing Opportunities; Goal C: Strengthen Housing Provider Partnerships; and Goal D: Reduce Unsheltered Homelessness).
Prepared by:
Vivian Bravo
Housing Analyst
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – FY 2025-26 Draft CAPER
Attachment No. 2 – Public Notice
Public Hearing to Receive Comments and Approve the FY 2025-26 CAPER