FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 4, 2024
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Interim City Manager Alex Posada
BY: Interim Director of Community Development Dana Eady
SUBJECT: Final Approval of the Community Development Block Grant Program’s Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Description:
The City Council will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2024 -25 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan.
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the Public Services activities and allocations under the Community Development Block Grant Program incorporated in the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and
2. Adopt a Resolution approving the Capital Development activities and allocations under the Community Development Block Grant Program incorporated in the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and
3. Adopt a Resolution approving the General Administration activities and allocations under the Community Development Block Grant Program incorporated in the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
BACKGROUND:
To qualify for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the City to follow a public participation process and develop an Action Plan. The Annual Action Plan is part of an overall Five-Year Consolidated Plan which includes details as to how the City will use CDBG funding for the upcoming fiscal year. The City Council -appointed Block Grants Advisory Committee (BGAC) oversees the process that includes an assessment of the needs in the community, development of funding priorities, review of applications, participation of site visits, and recommendation of allocations which are presented to the City Council as a drafted Action Plan.
2 DISCUSSION:
The drafted Action Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 was introduced to the City Council in the form of a public hearing at its April 2, 2024, meeting. During that meeting, the City Council approved the recommendations presented to it by the BGAC and allocated $37,500 public service City Council set aside.
Public Services
For a full look at the updated Public Services allocations, see Attachment A.
CDBG Capital
For a full look at the updated Capital allocations, see Attachment B.
Alternative(s)
Should the City Council decide not to provide final approval of the drafted Action Plan, staff will bring this item back to the City Council later per the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan guidelines. This may delay the submittal of the plan to HUD and may result in a delay in funding.
Fiscal Considerations
The proposed action will provide approximately $1.4 million in Federal funds to address a variety of needs in the community.
Impact to the Community
The proposed action will address key issues facing the community by providing emergency assistance to the unhoused, special needs populations, at-risk youth, opportunities for sustainable affordable housing, revitaliz ation of neighborhoods, and improvements in infrastructure and accessibility. To review the FY 202 4-25 Action Plan, visit the City’s website at www.cityofsantamaria.org/caper.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – Public Service Allocations
Attachment B – Capital Project Allocations