pages: CityCouncil/2009-05-05.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2009-05-05 | 11 | is up in July. The Interim City Manager responded the Contract is up in December; stated staff is moving along a parallel track for a long-term solution. Councilmember Matarrese stated that the [ Power Point ] charts are good; inquired whether the charts and a narrative could be posted on the website, to which the City Clerk responded in the affirmative. (09-185) - Public Hearing to consider adoption of the Fiscal Year 2009 - 2010 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan and authorize the Interim City Manager to negotiate and execute related documents, agreements, and modifications. The Community Development Program Manager gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Tam stated funding shifted to Echo Housing and the Food Bank because the Red Cross Executive Director retired; inquired whether more funding could be secured because of the shift. The Community Development Program Manager responded staff is assisting the Food Bank in hiring a part-time Fundraiser stated Echo Housing is a direct assistance program; the City funds a certain amount administratively. Councilmember Tam inquired how many soft story buildings would qualify for the 51% low-income occupancy criteria. The Community Development Program Manager responded that staff has not been able to identify an exact number; stated large properties located on the West side would most likely qualify. Proponents (In favor of the staff recommendation) : Cyndy Wasko, Social Services Human Relations Board (SSHRB) ; Liz Varela, Building Futures with Women and Children; Cathy Nielson, SSHRB, Peter Simon, College of Alameda; Patricia Murillo; Ciana Presco; Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative; Paul Russell, Alameda Food Bank; Huong Le, Asian Health Services. Following Ms. Nielson's comments, Mayor Johnson inquired whether 6,000 Alameda residents have no medical and dental insurance. Ms. Nielson responded in the affirmative; stated most likely, the figure will increase because of today's economy . Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 May 5, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-05-05.pdf |