Community Development Block Grant Program Committee
Agenda Items (12)
Agenda Information
The agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. The agenda and supporting documentation is typically available after 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the Committee meeting on the City's website at www.cityoforange.org, at the Community Development Department located at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, and at the Main Public Library located at 407 E. Chapman Avenue. Written materials relating to an item on the agenda that are provided to the CDBG Program Committee after agenda packet distribution and within 72 hours before it is to consider the item will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, during normal business hours; at the CDBG meeting; and made available on the City's website.
Public Participation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public may address the CDBG Program Committee on any agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of the governing body by using any of the following methods:
ADA Requirements: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need accommodations to participate in this meeting, contact the Community Development Department at (714) 744-7220. Notification at least 48 hours in advance of meeting will enable the City to make arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
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OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Presentation of proposals for the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan.
26-0008Summary
This agenda item presents 10 proposals for the City of Orange's 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, which guides the allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds. These proposals align with the City's 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan goals, focusing on Economic Development, Homelessness, Affordable Housing, Public Programs, and Public Infrastructure. No funding decisions will be made at this meeting; final deliberation is scheduled for March 12, 2026.
Public Service Program Proposals:
- Assistance League of Orange - Operation School Bell®: Requests $20,000 to provide new school clothing and hygiene kits to 190 low-income elementary students in Orange Unified School District, aiming to boost confidence and reduce absences. In FY 2024-25, it served over 1,300 students.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast - College Bound & Workforce Development: Seeks $25,000 to support college-readiness and job training for 3,500 youth annually at three Orange locations. Goals include 80% job placement and securing an average of $14,000 in financial aid per teen.
- Fair Housing Foundation - Fair Housing Services: Requests **
Note: This summary was recovered from a truncated response.
Selection of Community Development Block Grant Program Committee Officers.
26-0065Summary
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Committee will select a Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term, effective February 13, 2026. This is a routine administrative selection for the committee's leadership.
Citizen Impact
This is an administrative matter with no direct public impact as it concerns the internal leadership selection of a committee.
Confidence
high
I, Jessica Garcia, Administrative Assistant for the City of Orange, hereby declare, under penalty of perjury, that a full and correct copy of this agenda was posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 et. seq., at the following locations: Orange Civic Center kiosk and Orange City Clerk's Office at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange Main Public Library at 407 E. Chapman Avenue, El Modena Branch Library at 380 S. Hewes Street, Taft Branch Library at 740 E. Taft Avenue, Police facility at 1107 N. Batavia, and uploaded to the City's website www.cityoforange.org. Date posted: February 5, 2026
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