CITY OF MONTEBELLO PUBLIC COMMENT AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE COMBINED NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW/COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE DRAFT HUD ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council ("City Council') of the City of Montebello ("City") will conduct a public hearing to receive the draft 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) program funds. It is noticed that from April 13, 2026, to May 13, 2026, the draft 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan may be reviewed at the following location. City of Montebello Website - Housing Division https://www.montebelloca.gov/departments/planning_community_development/housing_division PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION: Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard Place: City Hall Council Chambers, 1600 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello, CA 90640 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Montebello is a recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds. These funds are awarded to the City by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CDBG Program provides federal funds for local improvements projects and programs. Activities assisted with CDBG funds must meet one of the three national objectives: (1) principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons, (2) aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, or (3) meet other community development needs having particular urgency. The HOME Program provides formula grants often in partnership with local nonprofit groups to fund a wide range of activities including building buying and/or rehabilitating affordable housing. HOME is the largest Federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households. The Annual Action Plan is submitted to HUD on an annual basis and identifies how the City plans to use the federal money during the next fiscal year to meet the goals and objectives approved by the City Council in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan known as the "Five-Year ConPlan." For Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027, the City expects to receive approximately $612,467.00 in CDBG funds and approximately $300,521.60 in HOME funds. Additionally, approximately $1,313,793.23 in HOME Program Income and in prior year resources is available. Total Funding available for FY 2026-2027: Approximate CDBG Funds: $612,467.00 Approximate HOME Funds: $1,614,314.83 Public Review and Comment Period: The draft 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan will be available for public review and comment beginning on April 13, 2026, and ending on May 13, 2026. This document will be available for public review on the City of Montebello's website at the following link: https://www.montebelloca.gov/departments/planning_community_development/housing_division During the comment period, comments and/or questions may be submitted to: Planning and Community Development Department Attn: Rosemary Perich, Housing Manager 1600 W. Beverly Boulevard, Montebello, CA 90640 Office telephone: (323) 887-1200 Ext. 454 Monday through Thursday, 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. In- Person: For those interested in participating during the Public Comment period(s) or public testimony period for Public Hearings of the City Council meetings, you may address the City Council in person only on the day of the meeting. Speakers will be required to fill out a speaker card provided at the door and submit it to City Clerk staff prior to each Public Comment announcement period. Staff will number and call each speaker card in the order received. Closed Session begins at 6:00 p.m. and Regular Session begins immediately thereafter; if there is no Closed Session, Regular Session will begin at 6:00 p.m. Via Email: The public may also submit emailed comments via the City's email address: ccpubliccomment@montebelloca.gov, up until the day of the meeting, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. These comments will be submitted to all members of the City Council and may not be read aloud but will be entered into the record of the proceedings to the extent they relate to matters listed on the posted agenda. Any requests to provide public comment which is submitted after the deadlines indicated above will not be submitted to the City Council. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):The City of Montebello, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the Housing Manager by email rperich@montebelloca.gov at least 6 hours prior to the scheduled special meeting to ensure assistance is provided. Kimberly Guillen, Director of City Clerk Services Dated: March 26, 2026 Date posted: April 13, 2026 Date published: April 13, 2026 4/13/26 CNS-4028995# SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRIBUNE