pages: CityCouncil/2005-01-31.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2005-01-31 | 7 | net services special consideration should be given to organizations that provide education along with services; a disaster preparedness kit should be provided to low-income families. Robert Bonta, SSHRB, stated the SSHRB was pleased to weigh in on the public service needs employment, transportation, and child care are needed in addition to improving access to affordable housing; services are not being maximized; he hopes that SSHRB'S four focus areas guide in the decision making. Michael John Torrey, Alameda, stated that extraordinary maintenance issues are coming up for the Housing Authority facilities the final Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for Thursday. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the meeting's focus was to gather information about extraordinary maintenance. Mr. Torrey responded that extraordinary maintenance is part of the focus information on proposed improvements is provided to residents; resident input is requested. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Mayor Johnson inquired whether extraordinary maintenance funding was available. The Acting Assistant City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated Housing Authority reserves and bond funds would pay for housing complex repairs; a physical needs assessment was conducted and approved; the physical needs assessment determines the type of improvements needed over the next 20 years. Councilmember Matarrese stated that the SSHRB did a terrific job in developing criteria; the criteria used to measure the performance of the organizations receiving the grants should align with the SSHRB's four focus areas to ensure that the money is well spent and goals have been achieved; improving access to affordable housing should include upholding anti-discrimination laws individuals need to be provided with an avenue to bring discrimination issues to the proper authorities; SSHRB'S criteria needs to be incorporated into the measurement of success to ensure that contractors know what is expected. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether any feedback was available on the Sentinel issue. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 January 17, 2006 | CityCouncil/2005-01-31.pdf |