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CityCouncil | 2015-05-05 | 8 | Councilmember Daysog stated that he appreciates the charts and additional information provided regarding San Leandro and Livermore; he is ready to support the resolution. Mayor Spencer stated staff did a great job on negotiating a compromise; thanked the ACI workers. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (15-307) Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-20 Five-Year Strategic Plan and the FY 2015-16 Action Plan, and Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Related Documents, Agreements, and Modifications. The Housing and Community Development Program Manager gave a Power Point presentation. *** Councilmember Daysog left the dais at 9:13 p.m. and returned at 9:14 p.m. *** In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Housing and Community Development Program Manager stated all public service application would receive their full requested amount this year; the remaining $6,753 was set aside for a rent conciliation program and would be reprogrammed back into public services if a rent conciliation program is not needed. Mayor Spencer requested the chart summary be shared on the screen for the public. Thanked Council for funding; discussed programs provided by his organization: James Treggiari, Legal Assistance for Seniors. Thanked Council for their support; stated many families have been helped by the services funded by the grants: Patricia Bidar, Building Futures with Women and Children (BFWC). Thanked the Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB), Council and staff for support; stated the grant keeps them anchored in the City: Erin Scott, Family Violence Law Center. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative (APC)/SSHRB, stated the Community Based Development Organization (CBDO) funding is a specific CDBG designation for organizations that comply with very strict guidelines for community development; CBDO's ultimate goal is to train and prepare low income residents for employment; the public service allocation has a cap; Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 May 5, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-05-05.pdf |