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that the HHCC has prioritized HSFA funding to support non-housing basic human needs with CDBG funds. She further explained the process that included workshops for potential applicants. review of preliminary applications to provide feedback for the final application. .. Council Members comments included that the HSFA program is city funded and has been in place for several years and the desire for staff to report on the County task force with the plan to end homelessness and how funding might assist the City. Pride was expressed for the work done in both the basic needs as well as other needs such as victims of abuse. . . Recommendation: No action required at this time. This report was provided to set the larger context for the Council review of the Proposed Five-Year Consolidated Plan in connection with the receipt of federal funding. Council will review the Housing and Human Concerns Committee recommendations for HSFA for FY 05-06 at budget study sessions in June. 8. STAFF REPORTS A. Time Extension Hearing for Termination of Non-Conforming Use (Secrets Adult Boutique) at 739 EI Camino Real. Principal Planner Passanisi explained the background on the topic. He stated that a time extension of the use must be granted if the City can make certain findings. He further outlined those findings. He stated that the applicant is seeking a one-time 6-month extension to avoid penalties for early termination of the lease and to have more time to find a suitable location. Council Members asked questions of Assistant City Attorney Brower. Public Comment: Ed Levigne, representing Sequoia High School District, spoke against granting of the extension, realizing that the ordinance requires the three findings. He questioned how a 6-month extension to the previous 5 years will allow the applicant to find a suitable location when the open business space has been available and is now tightening. . Adam Borison, a local businessperson and public school parent, stated that he drives by the location nearly each day. He stated his observation that the findings citing investments are not true. In terms of balancing interests, he urges favoring the children rather than the business owners. Don Gibson, High School Board Member, stated that he has been asked on numerous occasions when the store will go away. REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 9,2005 PAGE 7