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CityCouncil | 2008-04-15 | 5 | go back into the CDBG funding, to which the Development Services Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan stated the Action Plan has three new programs ; the Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) self-employment initiative funding is $165,000 and covers a third of the overall funding; inquired whether past services have continued support. The Community Development Program Manager responded funding depends on circumstances; stated capital projects have one-time funding Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the APC would be an ongoing program. The Community Development Program Manager responded APC funding is flexible; stated Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers a special designation which allows for greater flexibility. Councilmember deHaan stated APC funding is $125,000; inquired whether other programs would not be able to continue. The Community Development Program Manager responded the intention is to have the APC program be a start-up; stated milestones would need to be reached. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether programs that are not recommended for funding could be revisited. The Community Development Program Manager responded that public service programs would not be revisited at this time; stated any additional funding would go to direct services that are already funded. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the hearing. Proponents (In favor of staff recommendation) : Cynthia Wasko, Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB) ; Michael John Torrey, Alameda; Cherri Allison, Family Violence Law Center Liz Varela, Building Futures with Women and Children; Sue Sigler, Alameda Point Collaborative; Franklin Hysten, Alternatives in Action; Sue Retherford, Bananas; Jim Franz, Red Cross; and Paul Russell, Alameda Food Bank. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Mayor Johnson inquired whether there is a criteria for allocating funds, to which Ms. Wasko responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting 5 Alameda City Council April 15, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-04-15.pdf |