What was awarded, what it supports, and what still needs checking.

Funder

California Strategic Growth Council

Published amount

The City describes a $1 million planning grant

Purpose

Plan the Art Welch Community Center as a community, climate-resilience, and emergency-operations facility

Published target

Plan completion in spring 2027

Department

Parks and Recreation

Not yet located

Full agreement, spending, balance, reimbursement schedule, City match, and responsible staff role

Funder

California Department of Housing and Community Development

Award amount

$980,461

Original term

August 7, 2023 through March 31, 2027

Proposed amendment

Extend through April 30, 2028; no award increase or added City match

Reported results

187 clients served and 41 discharged to permanent housing through July 9, 2026

Estimated programmable balance

About $114,001.41 after accounting updates: $34,001.41 for interim shelter and $80,000 for rapid rehousing

Decision status The July 14 agenda recommended approving Resolution 2026-100. ABB didn’t locate posted minutes confirming the final result as of August 25.

Funder

Southern California Association of Governments

Award amount

$895,000

City match

No City cash match required

Design and outreach

$275,000 administered by SCAG

Reimbursable installation

Up to $620,000; a future appropriation will be needed when the contract is awarded

Expected duration

Two years, with a temporary demonstration for about six months

Decision status The staff report recommended approving Resolution 2026-121. The outcome has not been verified since our August 25 review; this entry does not establish final approval.