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Laurie Wishard, President of Family Service Agency of San Mateo County, thanked the staff, HHCC and youth who worked so hard to review the proposals and make recommendations. She stated the help of the City has been tremendous with the efforts at the Fair Oaks Senior Center to assist the frail eldedy and the working senior in the community. She further stated last year's funding had greatly ass~ted and has allowed them to leverage additional funding from other sources to more than match funds and bring services to the community. She urged Council to go forward with the budget recommendations. Peter Reid, Executive Director of the Legal Aid Society, thanked Council and staff for past support in landlord/tenant issues. He stated that there are two new websites available in the County, one that provides information on agencies doing landlord/tenant work and links to resources. Andrew Frisch, thanked Council for the continuing non-profit support. He stated that times remain very tough, the challenges have not changed in recruiting and retaining staff to provide services and safety net for the community. He stated that non profit agencies very efficiently use the funds allocated and that the dollars can be leveraged to provide services and the necessary safety net. He stated his appreciation for Kainos being a part of the Redwood City community. Kitty Lopez, Executive Director for Samaritan House, thanked Council for support, stated that they have completed the first year of services in providing healthcare. M/S Ruskin/Ira to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present. Council discussion ensued and comments related to disappointment in the request for $24,000.00, due to the budget deficit with support for the reduced total amount of $246,000.00. Questions about the need to vote at this time rather than during budget discussions. M/S Ira/Jordan to approve the distribution of funds up to $246,000.00, as presented by the Housing and Human Concerns Committee, excluding the allocation to the YMCA of the Mid-Peninsula. MINUTE ORDER 02-119 The motion passed by a majority roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Council Members Jordan, Pierce, Vice Mayor Ira and Mayor Claire. Noes: Council Members Howard and Ruskin. Absent: Council Member Hartnett. M/S Ira/to approve the YMCA request in the amount of $13,667.00. The motion passed by a majority voice vote by those present with Council Member Howard abstaining. MINUTE ORDER 02-119 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 6, 2002 PAGE 10