COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Chenin Dow, Community Development Director
DATE: September 15, 2026
SUBJECT: Community Development Block Grants Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year
Description:
The City Council will receive and file information concerning the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.
Environmental Notice: This 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.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file information concerning the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.
BACKGROUND:
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is a federally mandated report required of local governments that receive funds under U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs, such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The CAPER evaluates a jurisdiction’s performance in meeting goals and addressing community needs identified in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and corresponding Annual Action Plan.
DISCUSSION:
The CAPER for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 covers the period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. It reports on the City’s progress toward achieving the goals established in the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, part of the 2025 -2029 Consolidated Plan. A 15 - day public review period for the draft CAPER was held from Saturday, August 29, to Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
2 Public Services:
Funding was awarded to 12 non -profit service providers. Key focus areas included preventing homelessness, meeting basic human needs, assisting the elderly and disabled, and youth services.
50 percent: Critical needs (e.g., food, medicine, support for domestic violence and sexual assault victims)
26 percent: Services for elderly residents
14 percent: Assistance to unhoused individuals
10 percent: Services for youth
Capital Projects:
Two City projects were funded:
o City of Santa Maria
Sports Complex Project
TBRA Administration
The full FY 2025-2026 CAPER is available online at www.cityofsantamaria.org/CAPER or by email upon request.
Alternative(s)
No alternatives apply; however, staff or Council may recommend changes to future CDBG priorities or implementation strategies based on this year’s outcomes.
Fiscal Considerations
There are no negative fiscal impacts associated with submitting the CAPER, provided it is submitted to HUD by the required deadline of September 27, 2026.
Impact on the Community
Timely submission and public availability of the CAPER promotes transparency and allows HUD and community stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of CDBG -funded programs and projects. It demonstrates accountability and prog ress toward meeting the City’s housing and community development goals.