City Council

A. ESTABLISH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS AND ALLOCATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 The City Council is requested to hold a public hearing regarding the proposed allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Presenter: Associate Planner Recommendation: 1. Hold a public hearing regarding the proposed allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (FY 23- 24); 2. Authorize the City Manager to amend CDBG-funded program allocations up to 50 percent of the approved allocation as necessary throughout the FY; 3. Adopt Resolution 23-5649 establishing the CDBG-funded programs and allocations below for FY 23-24 (Attachment “A”). The total CDBG Budget for FY 23-24 includes the estimated allocation of $230,079 and unallocated prior years’ funds of $112,768 for a total of $342,847: i. Housing Rehabilitation Loan & Handyworker Grant Program: $250,000 ii. Asbestos Testing and Removal Program: $ 47,847 iii. Youth Scholarship Program: $ 45,000 Total FY 23-24 CDBG Budget: $342,847 4. Find that approval of the CDBG funds allocation is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15301(d).