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S.A. - Page 9 of 21 and adopted budget dates. Staff is anticipating that a five-year CIP budget will be presented, which is consistent with prior year CIP budgets. At the April 27, 2020 study session staff will be proposing a new approach to the City Council for prioritizing capital projects for FY 2020-21. This new approach includes different options and the possibility to mix and match CIP projects to receive funding for FY 2020-21. 2. RECENTLY -IMPLEMENTED GOVERNMENTAL, PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, AND NOW GOVERNMENTAL EFFORTS TO HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND BUSINESSES Since the March 23, 2020 update to the City Council, many measures have been adopted by the City, County, State and Federal government to address COVID-19 impacts. Philanthropic efforts have ramped up as well. Additional measures are anticipated and may help individuals, the business community, and public agencies address immediate and long term health and economic impacts. This section of the report addresses actions taken to support individuals, families, and businesses as of April 2, 2020, and may be updated at the April 6, 2020 City Council meeting as new initiatives are announced. This information is intended to provide context as the City Council considers additional steps to support the Redwood City community in this very challenging time. The City Council has directed staff to consider vulnerable populations as the City joins others in striving to meet community needs. Among the most vulnerable community members are those who are low-income, who are unsheltered, and who are undocumented. Within these broad categories of economic and social status, children, youth, and seniors have additional challenges. Many of the initiatives identified below specifically relate to COVID-19 related economic stress on low- income individuals. Additionally, there is concerted effort to provide shelter to anyone who currently is unsheltered; these efforts are described further below. Staff has previously reported on ongoing and enhanced efforts to aid children, youth and seniors. As the City Council considers the extent to which community needs are being met or may be met by governmental and philanthropic efforts beyond the City's actions, the City Council may wish to know whether these efforts will aid undocumented individuals in Redwood City. Table 2 provides a summary of actions taken or initiatives underway to support community members, and whether undocumented individuals could access these programs or initiatives. Table 2 is followed by information to support homeless individuals in the community and a detailed discussion of each program or initiative. Please note that each program or policy has qualifying criteria, so the table does not indicate all criteria that must be met. Additionally, there are a wide range of safety net programs which are not listed here; this table only refers to initiatives specific to COVID-19 related impacts. Page 9 of 21 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 12