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CityCouncil | 2017-05-02 | 13 | The HADHCD Director responded the HMIS is a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) database which consolidates homeless services and beneficiaries in the program to allow access to providers. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether there be cuts to the CDBG budget in the event of a government shutdown. The HADHCD Director responded cuts to the program are a possibility; stated the Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB) will discuss how the critical services could continue; some Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) projects would not happen without the funds; a number of activities would not be funded. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether Council will receive an update as to which projects and activities are at risk. The HADHCD Director responded once a federal budget is adopted, information will be presented to Council after receiving input from SSHRB and community members possibly by the end of April or May 2018. The City Manager stated the lobbyist in Washington keeps the City informed any time there is potential impact to funds. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she would like to schedule a meeting as soon as there is knowledge of potential cuts. Discussed Alameda's regional housing needs allocation; expressed concern over losing housing funds; stated money should be used from the boomerang funds for housing: Doyle Saylor, Renewed Hope. Stated Building Futures is glad to not be facing cuts this year; urged the City to address funding issues and options for next year: Liz Verela, Building Futures. Outlined services provided by ECHO Housing: Margie Rocha, Echo Housing. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (17-296) The City Manager provided information on the Site A developer being in default and activities during the 120 day to cure period; which goes through August 9th; provided an updated Council Referral Tracker form, which includes dates. Mayor Spencer stated she would like the "dates submitted/dates heard" listed on the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 May 2, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-05-02.pdf |