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F. Redwood City General Plan 2012 Annual Report (601) <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Accept the Redwood City General Plan 2012 Annual Report and direct staff <br /> to forward the document to the State of California Department of Housing <br /> and Community Development and the Governor's Office of Planning and <br /> Research. MINUTE ORDER 13-075 <br /> 2. Section - Claim(s) and Check(s) <br /> A. Approve claims and checks dated April 22, 2013 and the usual and <br /> necessary payments through May 6, 2013 (303) <br /> MINUTE ORDER 13-076 <br /> B. Rejection of Claim from Alanna Andrus (303) <br /> Recommendation: <br /> By motion, reject subject claim. MINUTE ORDER 13-077 <br /> 7. PUBLIC HEARING(S) <br /> A. Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant <br /> (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Programs - Fiscal <br /> Year 2013-2014 (FY13-14) (304) <br /> Ms. Coffman, CDBG and HOME Administrator, presented the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 <br /> Action Plan that includes programs and activities that are recommended for funding <br /> based on community needs, priorities, and strategies as outlined in the City's five-year <br /> consolidated plan. As part of the City's strategy, they are targeting Federal Block Grant <br /> funds and Home Investment Partnership Entitlements funds from homelessness <br /> assistance to economic development, and housing preservation and development. <br /> Housing and Human Concerns Committee Chair Cherlene Wright noted that this is the <br /> first time they have done a two-year funding cycle and this year's process was the <br /> smoothest, shorter and consumed less staff resources as they reviewed and confirmed <br /> the utilization of funds. She thanked Council for approving the two-year funding cycle <br /> that enabled this improved process and she also acknowledged the presence of other <br /> Committee Members in the audience. She complimented staff and in particular <br /> recognized Rhonda Coffman, Teri Chin, and Kristen Mees for their staff support. <br /> The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. <br /> Public Comment <br /> Molly Driscoll said she is 23 years old, grew up in Redwood City, and that she was <br /> homeless and sick, but is now at the Spring Street Shelter. She spoke highly of her <br /> experiences at the Shelter as positive, life-changing, and said that she is going into <br /> recovery and is here with confidence and pride. <br /> CITY COUNCIL April 22, 2013 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 <br /> Page No. 333 <br />