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CityCouncil | 2009-05-05 | 12 | Following Ms. Le's comments, Mayor Johnson stated Asian Health Services provides a valuable service to the community. Councilmember Gilmore moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (09-186) Public Hearing to consider a recommendation to amend the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan as required by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, 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. Proponents (In favor of staff recommendation) : Cyndy Wasko, SSHRB; Liz Varela, Building Futures with Women and Children; Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Matarrese stated goals should be tracked so that the City does not wait until next year to see how things are going; people should know about the adoption of the substantial amendment to ensure that needed resources are received; staff should report back to the contributing agency on the success or recommended adjustments. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired what is the likelihood of funding coming to the City, to which the Community Development Program Manager responded funding is a done deal. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the Boys and Girls Club and Littlejohn Park have separate funding. The Community Development Program Manager responded in the affirmative; stated both are identified as CDBG-R, which means that a project is shovel ready; CDBG-R Contracts need to be under contract within 120 days after approval from HUD. Vice Mayor deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (09-187) - Recommendation to accept the Financial Report for the Third Fiscal Quarter - January, February and March 2009. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 May 5, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-05-05.pdf |