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CityCouncil | 2011-05-03 | 6 | Councilmember Johnson stated every city across the country is united in supporting the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; for the last eight years, the federal government has threatened to make cuts to the program; funding has always been reinstated because all cities are supportive; unfortunately, the same might not happen this year. Ms. Wasko stated the City would benefit if the allocation formula was changed and more control was given at the local level. Mayor Gilmore stated CDBG was one of the top issues at the Mayor's Conference. Following Mr. Biggs' comments, Councilmember Tam inquired whether lobbying efforts have emphasized how money can be spent. The Housing Development and Programs Manager responded ACAP administers the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG); stated the federal government has a 15% allocation cap on CBDG public services because CSBG funds are supposed to go 100% to public service programs. Councilmember Tam inquired whether the County would get the CSBG allocation if ACAP were dismantled. The Housing Development and Programs Manager responded Oakland and Berkeley, which do not participate in the Joint Powers Authority, have a large enough population to get CSBG funding directly. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry, the Housing Development and Programs Manager stated a book machine was installed at the Alameda Point Collaborative; a second book dispenser is proposed for Esperanza Housing. Councilmember deHaan inquired how much flexibility the City has to move funds. More than 15% [on public services]; The Housing Development and Programs Manager responded the City cannot spend stated the City has maximized its ability to support public services; planning and program administration activity is capped at 20%. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the 20% cap could be lowered, to which the Housing Development and Programs Manager responded planning and program administration activity funding is less than 20%. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether CSBG funding has ever been directed to some of the same services funded by CDBG, to which the Housing Development and Programs Manager responded in the negative. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether funding could be redirected, to which the Housing Development and Programs Manager responded services funded to public services Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 May 3, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-05-03.pdf |