TO: ADAM PIRRIE, CITY MANAGER
FROM: BRAD JOHNSON, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DATE: JULY 28, 2026
Reviewed by:
City Manager: AP
SUBJECT:
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM (FUNDING SOURCE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND)
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SUMMARY
The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) has requested that all cities participating in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program sign new Cooperation Agreements with the County. The County performs many of the administrative tasks required to comply with the Federal regulations of the CDBG program.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the City Council adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM.
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ALTERNATIVES TO RECOMMENDATION
In addition to the recommendation, there are the following alternatives:
A. Request additional information
B. Cancel participation in the Los Angeles Urban County CDBG Program
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Any existing or new Claremont-specific CDBG programs, including the administration of these programs, will be funded by CDBG funds.
The staff cost to prepare this report and administer this program is estimated at $500 and is included in the operating budget of the Community Development Department.
ANALYSIS
The CDBG Program is a Federal Block Grant Program that began in 1974, which provides funds to cities and counties to carry out programs and projects designed to benefit low-income people. As a member of an Urban County Agreement, Claremont receives its CDBG funds from Los Angeles County.
Claremont has participated in the CDBG Program for many years. The Federal Government’s funding allocation to this program has fluctuated over time, depending on a variety of economic factors and changes in administrations. Over the last ten years, Claremont’s annual allocation has ranged from a low of $120,000 to a high of $206,000. The latest allocation granted to Claremont for 2026-27 is $122,052.
Claremont has utilized CDBG funding for the last ten years for the following activities:
• Housing Rehabilitation Program
• Senior Case Management
• Job Creation and Business Incentive Program
RELATIONSHIP TO CITY PLANNING DOCUMENTS
Staff has evaluated the agenda item in relationship to the City’s strategic and visioning documents and finds that it applies to the following City Planning Documents: Economic Sustainability Plan, General Plan, and the 2026-28 Budget.
CEQA REVIEW
This item is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
The agenda and staff report for this item have been posted on the City website and distributed to interested parties. If you desire a copy, please contact the City Clerk’s Office.
Submitted by: Prepared by:
Brad Johnson Alex Cousins
Community Development Director Senior Management Analyst
Attachment:
Resolution Approving Participation in the CDBG Program