TO: Community Development Block Grant Program Committee
THRU: Russell Bunim, Community Development Director
FROM: Jessica Herrera, Housing Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Review of Policies and Procedures for the Business Assistance Fa?ade Program.
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2. SUMMARY
Consideration of draft Policies and Procedures for the Business Assistance Fa?ade Program funded through the Community Development Block Grant.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Approve the draft Policies and Procedures.
2. Recommend the draft Policies and Procedures to City Council for adoption.
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4. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Background
On June 24, 2025, the City approved the implementation of a Business Assistance Program through the adoption of the FY2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP), with initial funding of $70,741 of Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG), (Attachment A). The Annual Action Plan provides a comprehensive summary of the strategies, activities, and federal and non-federal resources allocated each year to address the specific needs and objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan (Con Plan). The Con Plan is a five-year plan completed by the City that establishes the housing and community development priorities, ensuring alignment with the objectives of the CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs. The Con Plan serves as a strategic framework that enables the City to assess affordable housing and community development needs, evaluate market conditions, and make informed decisions based on data analysis. The 2025-2026 AAP is the first year of the 2025-2029 Con Plan.
Community Development Fa?ade Program
On December 9, 2025, the City approved a Substantial Amendment to the 2025-2026 AAP that proposed establishing a Community Development Fa?ade Program (Fa?ade Program) activity to provide financial assistance to improve building exteriors visible from the public right-of-way in order to enhance neighborhood aesthetics and support local economic de...
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