REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
PHIL SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: AKIO LOPEZ, Senior Management Analyst
Community Development Division
SUBJECT
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HEARING to obtain public comments regarding community needs for consideration in the development of the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Community Planning and Development (HUD CPD).
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RECOMMENDATION
In accordance with federal regulations, staff recommends the City Council conduct a community needs public hearing to request public input on the needs of the community with regard to housing and community development activities eligible for funding through HUD CPD entitlement grants.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The community needs public hearing is an element of the City's Annual Action Plan process required in order for the City to receive HUD CPD entitlement grant funding. HUD CPD's four annual entitlement programs are the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME); Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG); and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS/HIV (HOPWA). Staff anticipates that the City will receive approximately $11.7 million in Program Year 2026-2027. Funding from these programs must be used to primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons through eligible activities, must be consistent with the City's 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and federal regulations, and must be informed by public participation. The 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan will cover the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and will be the second year of the current Consolidated Plan.
BACKGROUND
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Priorities
The Consolidated Plan was adopted by the City Council on June 12, 2025, and identified the following priorities for fundin...
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