pages: CityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2007-04-17 | 13 | further direction. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Tam requested clarification on the motion. Councilmember deHaan stated Council would receive the existing draft Plan and review the City's current commitment and how it overlays with the Plan; the Plan would come back to Council for review and consideration of whether or not to adopt the Plan. Vice Mayor Tam reiterated that the motion was to receive the report this evening with direction for staff to evaluate strategies and determine whether or not endorsement and adoption should be recommended to Council. Mayor Johnson stated Council agrees with the goals; more information is needed on the Plan. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she would like to affirm what the City can do and the City's goals even if there are things in the Plan that need further research or that cannot be answered when the matter comes back; she does not want the Plan to drop off the face of the earth even if the plans do not dovetail; the issue is important; the City has made commitments to the homeless population in the past. Vice Mayor Tam stated she is comfortable with endorsing the Plan; she reviewed the strategies. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (07-182) - Public Hearing to consider a recommendation to adopt FY 2007-08 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute related documents, agreements and modifications The Community Development Program Manager gave a brief Power Point presentation. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing. Henry Villareal, SSHRB, stated the SSHRB unanimously supports the public service funding as recommended; the SSHRB supports staff's recommendation to restore funding to BANANAS first; the American Red Cross Alameda Service Center should be considered next if Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 April 17, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf |