MEETING DATE:
SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
SUBJECT:
Title
PROGRAM YEAR 2025-2026 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
Body
Recommendation
Recommendation
OPEN, CONDUCT and CLOSE a public hearing to receive public comments on the Program Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and AUTHORIZE submittal of the final CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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Board or Commission Action
Resolution No. 2025-9434 of May 13, 2025, approving the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and PY 2025 Annual Action Plan.
Resolution No. 2025-9435 of May 13, 2025, approving substantial amendments to prior CDBG Annual Action Plans.
Resolution No. 2026-9580 of April 28, 2026, approving substantial amendments to the PY 2023 and PY 2025 Annual Action Plans.
Executive Summary
The City of San Marcos receives an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to benefit low- and moderate-income residents. HUD requires the City to submit an annual Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) summarizing progress toward the goals identified in the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.
In accordance with the City's Citizen Participation Plan, the draft CAPER was made available for public review from September 4 through September 22, 2026. Notice was provided through the City's website, City Clerk's Office and distribution to more than 80 community stakeholders. Comments received during the public review period and public hearing will be incorporated into the final CAPER prior to submission to HUD.
Discussion
The CAPER reports the City's use of CDBG resources and accomplishments during Program Year 2025-2026 (PY 2025), including expenditures, geographic distribution of investments, persons and households assisted, fair housing activities and progress toward Consolidated Plan goals. Following the public hearing, staff will incorporate any comments received and submit the final CAPER to HUD through the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).
CDBG Expenditures - Program Year 2025-2026
|
Category |
Amount Spent |
% of PY 2025 Entitlement |
Notes |
|
Capital Improvements |
$1,509,160.44 |
- |
Senior Center HVAC, Richmar Park and Tiger Way lighting |
|
Public Services |
$91,454.00 |
13.0% |
Within HUD's 15% cap |
|
Program Administration |
$139,062.40 |
19.8% |
Includes $28,500 for fair housing; within HUD's 20% cap |
|
Total CDBG Expenditures |
$1,739,676.84 |
- |
Includes current- and prior-year CDBG resources |
In Program Year 2025-2026, the City’s CDBG Program made the following accomplishments.
Community Facilities and Public Infrastructure
The City expended $1,509,160.44 in CDBG funds for three community facility and public infrastructure projects during PY 2025:
• Senior Activity Center HVAC: The City completed the HVAC improvements with $1,453,870.75 in CDBG expenditures. The Center served 529 unduplicated seniors through its nutrition program and 267 unduplicated seniors through transportation services during the year.
• Richmar Park Phase 2: Construction was completed, adding a mini-pitch soccer facility, playground shade structures and ADA accessibility improvements within a CDBG-qualified service area of 5,445 residents, of which 66.48% are low- and moderate-income. The City drew $11,558.02 during PY 2025; additional eligible project costs will be drawn following reinstatement of CDBG funds under the City's repayment agreement.
• Tiger Way Neighborhood Lighting: The City expended $43,731.67 to purchase project materials during PY 2025. The project will upgrade lighting on 14 existing poles and install two new poles within a service area of 2,375 residents that is 93.26% low- and moderate-income. Installation will be completed and reported in PY 2026.
Public Services and Fair Housing
The City expended $91,454 for six public service programs and $28,500 for fair housing services supporting housing stability, seniors and survivors of domestic violence.
• Housing and Family Stability: Interfaith Community Services provided rental assistance and supportive services to 12 San Marcos households representing 37 residents. Legal Aid Society of San Diego provided fair housing referrals, advice or representation to 149 San Marcos households, more than double its annual goal of 60. Lifeline Community Services exceeded its annual goal by assisting 17 San Marcos families with emergency needs.
• Senior Services: The Senior Nutrition Program served 12,004 meals to 529 unduplicated low-income seniors, including 320 San Marcos residents. Gary and Mary West PACE assisted six low-income San Marcos seniors with rent and other housing-related expenses.
• Victims of Domestic Violence: Community Resource Center's Latino Advocacy program assisted 21 San Marcos residents, exceeding its annual goal of 20. Women's Resource Center provided domestic violence and sexual assault services to 30 San Marcos residents through its Alternatives to Abuse program
Environmental Review
The submission of the CAPER is not a “project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15000 - 15387) and is therefore not subject to environmental review pursuant to Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with approval and submission of the CAPER. Failure to submit the CAPER may jeopardize future CDBG funding.
Attachment(s)
PY 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
Prepared & Submitted by: Quinton Hufferd, Senior Management Analyst
Reviewed by: Sylvia Solis Daniels, Housing & Neighborhood Services Director
Reviewed by: Janet Brotherton, Budget & Analysis Manager
Approved by: Michelle Bender, City Manager