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Jeri Orozco stated that she is a Redwood City single mother of a 7 -year old son and ,a member of the HIP Housing program. She stated that the program has afforded her the opportunity to finish college and pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. She stated that this is possible because she has affordable rent, informational workshops about tax information and financial planning which she expects will help her become self reliant and a productive member of society. Denise Brousseau, first year member of HHCC, expressed her appreciation to Council Members who encouraged her to become involved in the community. She stated that it is a privilege to encourage the work in the community although it is difficult to decide the funding recommendations. She thanked the members of the HHCC and staff members. Janet Borgens commended HHCC Member Brousseau for her abilities and thanked Council for the staff work involved. She stated that it has been a community building process and that there are many more needs than money. She further stated that the basic need seen in the community is affordable housing and that all successes revolve around it. She thanked Council for receiving the document and affirmed that the HHCC would continue to bring this information forward so that the community gets the best representation for its needs. M/S Foust/Hartnett to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. Council Members acknowledged the HHCC and staff for all its work in the process stating that outstanding outreach into the community is reflected in the document that reflects the community's values. This money is an investment in the basic quality of life in the community to which the HHCC sets up a process to hold people accountable for the objectives set out. Council also expressed sadness at how the problems are growing and that it is tied to the economics of this area and the cost of housing. Council also suggested that it would be great to take the process on the road as an example to other communities throughout California. Recommendation: M/S Howard /Bain to approve the resolution which: 1. Adopts the Consolidated Plan Strategy for 2005 -2010 2. Adopts the Housing and Human Concerns Committee's Funding Recommendations for 2005 -2006 Annual Action Plan; and REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 9, 2005 PAGE 6 MINUTES BOOK NO. 60 Page No. 470