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CityCouncil | 2013-07-23 | 3 | Councilmember Chen stated that he has heard many great things about the Recreation and Parks Director and Commission; maintaining and keeping parks low cost or no cost to the residents is important; many people depend on community parks for exercise, entertainment, and socializing. Mayor Gilmore stated a couple months ago, the library started the Food for Fines program; in a month's time, the library has collected over 5,000 pounds of food which has been put to immediate use in Alameda; due to the Food for Fines program, over 1,000 library accounts are now in good standing from people making a food donation; thanked everyone for participating. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Gilmore announced that the Alameda County HOME Program Agreement [paragraph no. 13-350 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Councilmember Tam moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*13-348) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting and Special Joint City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission Meeting Held on June 11, 2013; and the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on June 18, 2013. Approved. (*13-349) Ratified Bills in the amount of $3,823,986.96. (13-350) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Related Documents, Agreements, and Modifications Related to the Alameda County HOME Partnership Investment Program (HOME) Consortium Construction Pool Funds for the Shinsei Il Project. The Housing Authority Executive Director gave a brief presentation. Advocated for special funding to include Veterans in affordable housing programs: Richard Bangert, Alameda. Urged approval of the staff recommendation: Diane Lichtenstein, Alameda Home Team; Catherine Relucio, Alameda Home Team; Helen Sause, Alameda Home Team; Bill Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 July 23, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-07-23.pdf |