Social Services Commission - September 21, 2026

The City of Davis Social Services Commission held a meeting on September 21, 2026, primarily focused on the allocation and reporting of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds for affordable and supportive housing projects and public services. The commission reviewed the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for program year 25-26, discussing the distribution of approximately $730,000 in CDBG funds and $323,000 in HOME funds, with only 15% allocated to public services and the majority directed toward infrastructure and facility improvements. Delays in agency reporting due to late federal awards were noted, with ongoing efforts to collect complete data. The commission approved submitting the draft CAPER to the city council with strong caveats about incomplete data. Additionally, the meeting included a detailed informational presentation on homelessness enforcement and services in Davis, highlighting challenges in data collection, racial disparities, and the cyclical nature of encampment enforcement. Updates were provided on affordable housing projects, including upcoming lotteries for new homes and the city's contract to reserve shelter beds. The commission also discussed long-range planning, potential subcommittee work, and comparisons with West Sacramento's focused use of CDBG funds for emergency housing. No new contracts or procurement actions were taken, but several policy and programmatic discussions could influence future funding and service delivery strategies.