Hawthorne

City Council

10. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Draft 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs. RECOMMENDED MOTION: The staff advises that the City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding the draft 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. 2. Consider and adopt the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the adopted plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary grant agreements, certifications, and related documents required by HUD for the administration of the CDBG and HOME programs for the 2026-2027 program year. 4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute contracts with sub-recipients, contractors, and professional service providers necessary to implement the CDBG and HOME-funded activities identified in the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan. 5. Authorize the appropriation of the 2026-2027 CDBG and HOME program funds, consistent with the approved Annual Action Plan.