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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br />A. Annual Action Plan to the Consolidated Plan for FY 2006/07 — CITY <br />COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY <br />HHCC Chairperson Kevin Bondonno combined the presentation with the <br />HHCC recommendations for HSFA funding in Item 7.A. He explained the <br />components of the process. He thanked the Council and asked the HHCC <br />members to stand and be acknowledged. <br />Council thanked the HHCC members for the work and report. <br />Mayor Pierce opened the public hearing. <br />Public Comment: <br />Kitty Lopez, Executive Director of Samaritan House, thanked the Council <br />and City for the ongoing partnership in providing services through Safe <br />Harbor, the emergency shelter and the Redwood City medical and dental <br />clinics. She further thanked the HHCC and staff stating that it is a pleasure <br />citing that the committee does diligent homework and are very caring <br />community members. <br />Michelle Smith, representing Friends for Youth, stated that the City has <br />been a very generous supporter that allows them to help youth in need <br />throughout the city. She gave an example of a young participant thought on <br />the importance of having a mentor. She thanked Council for the <br />commitment to supporting young people in the community. <br />Cynthia Smith, Executive Director for the Interfaith Hospitality Network, <br />thanked the HHCC for the process. She explained their unique shelter <br />model that operates in 30 congregations throughout San Mateo County and <br />thanked the Council. <br />Douglas Styles commended the HHCC and the process while explaining <br />the Daybreak Transitional Living Program and the Crisis Intervention and <br />Suicide Prevention program. <br />Vera Ciammetti, thanked staff and HHCC, stated that the potential funding <br />would allow renovating of a home for handicap accessibility permanently for <br />4 disabled adults at an affordable rent rate. <br />Loretta Gallegus, Rebuilding Together, thanked HHCC and staff stating that <br />since 1990, 701 homes and 163 community centers have been renovated <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APRIL 24, 2006 <br />MEETING MINUTES PAGE 8 <br />MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 <br />Page No. 157 <br />