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CityCouncil | 2014-05-06 | 13 | Stated the Midway Shelter has the highest outcomes in the County; outlined program activities and funding; stated the San Leandro shelter would be closing due to State funding cuts: Liz Varela, Building Futures for Women and Children. Stated that she submitted a letter in support of ECHO; discussed rental issues; urged approval of the staff recommendation: Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope. Explained the past Countywide process used to establish the funds allocated to Eden I&R; discussed the services provided by Eden I & R: Alison DeJung, Eden I&R and 211. *** (14-178) Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of continuing the meeting past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Chen seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmember Chen, Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft and Mayor Gilmore - 4. Councilmember Tam - 1. *** Councilmember Tam stated a comment from a speaker made an impression; there is so much discussion over $25,000 out of a $2 million budget; that she supports the SSHRB recommendation and recommends finding the $25,000 shortfall from the Housing Authority (HA) budget to restore the funding cut from Eden I&R and ECHO. Councilmember Chen concurred with Councilmember Tam; stated AFS has not proven a need for a part time case manager; AFS needs a track record in a year or two that shows the need; supports the SSRHB recommendation but suggested AFS funding be reduced to $20,000 and $5,000 should go to ECHO, and the HA should match the $5,000 for a total of $10,000 to ECHO. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the AFS proposal is new and more broadbased; the duplication of services could be resolved with more effective referrals; she cannot vote to take money away from ECHO or Eden I&R; that she supports the staff recommendation and checking to see if there is money from the HA for AFS. Councilmember Daysog stated his approach to the CDBG process is to look at gap funding for organizations that have an existing history with other funding streams, not funding new programs; the City has an affirmative obligation to fair housing; that he supports the staff recommendation. Mayor Gilmore stated that she would like the scoring process clarified, made transparent to applicants, and be a collaboration between the HA and SSHRB; there was no close collaboration between staff and SSHRB to arrive at a single recommendation; inquired whether the Council can direct the HA to find funds to fill the gap. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 May 6, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-05-06.pdf |