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Carilee Pang Chen, Rebuilding Together Peninsula (RTP), thanked the City Council for <br /> their continued support. She stated that RTP has a new Executive Director, David <br /> Cattivera and Chris Wahl is the new Safe at Home Program Manager. She spoke about <br /> RTP's work with homeowners who were evacuated due to a recent flood. <br /> Marquisa Hawkins, InnVision Shelter Network, stated that the CDBG funds have been a <br /> huge help with the families that InnVision serves. <br /> David DeNola, Executive Director of the Center of Independence of Individuals with <br /> Disabilities, thanked the Council for their continued support of the organization. He <br /> noted that the Center will probably reach 100% of their goals in Redwood City by the <br /> end of this quarter. He noted that the Center is having issues with HUD and its <br /> requirements. <br /> Ann Marquart, Project Sentinel, thanked the Council for funding to support this <br /> organization. She noted that there is a new federal grant that will augment some <br /> funding in Redwood City and help enhance outreach education services. She noted <br /> that Project Sentinel has a new office on Hudson St. and that she would be sending a <br /> summary of a case regarding HUD. She stated that there will be a Fair Housing <br /> Symposium on May 15, 2015. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> 1. Adopt a resolution to approve the 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan <br /> and authorize the City Manager to execute and file documents related to the submittal <br /> to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). <br /> RESOLUTION No.15407 APPROVING CONSOLIDATED PLAN (2015-2020) AND ANNUAL <br /> ACTION PLAN (2015-2016) AND APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE (COMMUNITY <br /> DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDS); <br /> CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS FOLLOWED ITS ADOPTED CITIZEN PARTICIPATION <br /> PLAN; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND FILING OF ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING <br /> THERETO (FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016) <br /> M/S Aguirre/Bain to adopt the resolution as presented. Motion carried by unanimous <br /> vote. <br /> 2. By motion, authorize the City Manager to execute funding agreements with <br /> organizations identified in the Annual Action Plan. <br /> M/S Bain/Pierce to approve the recommendation number 2. <br /> Motion carried by unanimous electronic vote. MINUTE ORDER 15-063 <br /> Council Member Bain thanked the Housing and Human Concerns Committee and the <br /> nonprofits at work in the community. Council Member Howard thanked staff and the <br /> consultant, noting that these funds are critically needed in Redwood City. Mayor Gee <br /> thanked everyone who works on CDBG funding. <br /> 9. STAFF REPORT(S) <br /> A. Preserve America Program Application (205) <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ May 4, 2015 <br /> PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES Page 5 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 <br /> Page No. 401 <br />