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6.3.A. - Page 10 4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process The Consolidated Plan requires a Citizen Participation process for public input on how CDBG and HOME funds are to be used within the community. The process should engage the community, both in the process of developing and reviewing the proposed plan and as partners and stakeholders in implementing programs. By consulting and collaborating with other public and private entities, the City can align and coordinate community development programs with a range of other plans, programs and resources to achieve greater impact. The Citizen Participation Plan process adopted by Council and implemented by the HHCC and staff involves holding several public meetings and publishing the proposed use of funds for citizen comment before the Council gives final approval on the use of the funds. The process for the development, input, review, and recommendations to prepare the 2015-2018 Consolidated Plan and the 2015-2016 Annual Action Plan are summarized in the 2015-2018 Consolidated Plan Citizen Participation Meeting Schedule. The process began last Fall when, over the course of several meetings, consultations were held with focus groups, non-profit and other public and private organizations to develop the Community Needs Assessment and Priority Needs and Strategies. Additionally, consultations were held with the Redwood City Human Services Network (a group of over 40 non-profit organizations providing services to Redwood City residents) and various other service, health, and housing providers to identify where needs and priorities have shifted. The input received through the discussion with the community has been valuable in preparing the Consolidated Plan. S. Summary of public comments The City received many comments for the development of the Consolidated Plan at the various meetings, hearings and workshops that were held. Additional comments were submitted to the City through a web survey that was also made available in a print version at various City locations including senior and community centers. The comments indicated that affordable housing continues to be the City's highest need. The comments also included the need for homeless and public services, the need for senior center improvements and job creation. These comments helped support the development of the City's Consolidated Plan priorities. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All citizen comments are summarized in the attachment to this Plan. All comments were accepted. 7. Summary The Consolidated Plan will help the City implement various programs and activities that will improve the quality of life for Redwood City residents. Consolidated Plan REDWOOD CITY 7 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015)