Public hearing on CDBG funds allocation for fiscal year 2026-2027.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 20262027 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Thursday, April 2, 2026, a public hearing will be held before the City of Lakewood's Planning and Environment Commission at 7:00 p.m. concerning the FY 20262027 Action Plan for the proposed allocation of CDBG funds for the upcoming 20262027 fiscal year in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 5000 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, California 90712. All persons interested may be present and heard at the date, time and place of the meeting. In keeping with our citizen participation plan, staff is requesting that the Planning and Environment Commission take public testimony at this hearing and review the suggested budget submitted by staff. A copy of the Action Plan will be available for public review on Thursday, March 12, 2026 through Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The Action Plan will include the proposed activities, resources and expenditures for the CDBG program. The City of Lakewood welcomes any written recommendations, suggestions, or other input on the Action Plan. The Action Plan must be prepared according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations. During FY 20262027, the City anticipates it will receive $460,105 in CDBG Entitlement funds. The City also anticipates receiving approximately $40,000 in program income funds. At least 70% or more of the FY 20262027 entitlement total must be used for activities benefiting low and moderateincome residents of Lakewood. Proposed Projects Program Administration Meals on Wheels Code Enforcement Human Services Association Rehabilitation Delivery Costs Pathways Volunteer Hospice Fair Housing Program Community Family Guidance Fa�ade Improvement Program This publication will commence a 30day comment period for the Action Plan in compliance with the City's approved Citizen Participation Plan. A copy of the Action Plan will be available for public review on Thursday, March 12, 2026 through Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in the City Clerk's office and Community Development Department at Lakewood City Hall, 5050 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, California, and at the Angelo M. Iacoboni Library, 4990 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, California. The City will provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and to individuals who are nonEnglish speaking and, if special accommodations are required, please call Carolyn Lehouillier, Housing Specialist, at 5628669771, ext. 2320 at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing. Citizens wishing to comment on the FY 20262027 Action Plan after the Public Hearing of the Planning and Environment Commission meeting on April 2, 2026 must do so in writing by Monday, May 11, 2026. Written comments must be addressed to: City of Lakewood Community Development Department 5050 N. Clark Avenue Lakewood, California 90712 Attention: Aldo Cervantes Director of Community Development NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., members of the City Council and staff of the City of Lakewood will hold a public hearing for the solicitation of public comment on the proposed FY 20262027 Action Plan. It is anticipated that at this public hearing, the Mayor and City Council will take final action on the FY 20262027 Action Plan. Dated this 12th day of March, 2026. Thaddeus McCormack City Manager City of Lakewood Long Beach PressTelegram Published: 3/12/26