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City Manager Fialho explained this survey was also relative to the Downtown Specific Plan and there is interest in preserving historic buildings downtown. He felt the question did not discount the rest of the survey. Councilmember Brown commented on doing everything the City can to make downtown more vibrant with new retail and restaurants. Mayor Thorne no there were no speakers to address Council. Mayor Thorne stated it seems the community is divided on many issues. City Manager Fialho stated this was just an information item and there is yet a lot to do on the Downtown Specific Plan Update. Councilmember Narum commented on many unknowns and suggested providing voters with information of what the uses could be on the site if the buildings were to be relocated and speculated how people could buy-in to relocating. She spoke in support of going to the voters, next year, with Measure P amendment. Mayor Thorne stated he was unsure whether it would be cheaper to stay in place. Councilmember Brown noted residents are looking for long-term improvements in the City and want a vibrant downtown. She wondered if residents could confuse Measure P with Measure PP and said most people are willing to pay for something, if they know what they are paying for. 2. Moved from the Consent Calendar - Approve professional services agreements with Hello Housing and ECHO Housing for First Time Homebuyer Program Administration Services for July 2017 through June 2018 3. Moved from the Consent Calendar - Adopt a resolution authorizing continued participation in the Alameda County Home Consortium for HOME Funds and authorizing execution of the necessary documents to maintain eligibility of the consortium for HOME Program Funds in accordance with the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 Assistant City Manager Brian Dolan reported having a conversation with Ms. Hendrickson whose main point was she did not have a chance to review documents for these items. They are both, time-sensitive and are continuations of past programs. Mayor Thorne noted there were no speakers wishing to address the Council. MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Olson to waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 17-956 approving professional services agreements with Hello Housing and ECHO Housing for First Time Homebuyer Program Administration Services for July 2017 through June 2018 and to waived full reading and adopt Resolution No. 17-957 authorizing continued participation in the Alameda County Home Consortium for HOME Funds and authorizing execution of the necessary documents to maintain eligibility of the consortium for HOME Program Funds in accordance with the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Olson, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 June 20,2017