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In response to Vice Mayor Narum's inquiry, Finance Director Olson does not anticipate the need to subsidize the Golf Budget. Councilmember Pentin thanked staff for their conservative fiscal management. In response to his inquiry, Finance Director Olson reported drawing on the Section 115 Trust will only happen in the event of a true emergency. Councilmember Testa expressed support for the rainy-day fund and backup plan. In response to her inquiry, City Manager Fialho explained it would not be possible to make payroll if the Police are defunded by the Council. He commented an adjustment could be made based on input from the public during community meetings and details of the Police budget would be provided during those meetings for review. He also noted residents can review the two-year adopted budget on the City's website. Mayor Thorne opened the item to public comment. Isaac Elias commented the Police Budget is hard to parse out and requested staffing numbers be converted to dollar amounts for the benefit of the public. He encouraged City Council to help create new community service solutions to keep Pleasanton residents safe and healthy. Mayor Thorne closed the public comment. Vice Mayor Narum commended staff for being fiscally conservative with the City's money. Councilmember Pentin also commended staff for being fiscally conservative and helping take the City to the next fiscal year. Councilmember Testa commended staff for being fiscally conservative. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Finance Director Olson confirmed the $50 million for public safety is for both police and fire and advised $30 million is appropriated to the Police Department. Councilmember Brown encouraged staff and residents alike to continue to look for ways to keep expenses low to weather the COVID-19 storm. MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Pentin to adopt and waive full reading of Resolution No. 20-1176 accepting the FY 2020/21 Mid-Term Operating Budget. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Pentin, Testa, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None 35. Consider approval of an Emergency Rental Assistance Program for renters affected by the COVID- 19 Pandemic Housing Division Manager Steve Hernandez reported the program objective is to mitigate potential homelessness and displacement of existing residents who are unable to pay their rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic by providing grants to pay for delinquent rent. He provided an overview of program eligibility which requires the applicant to be a current Pleasanton resident with a residential lease with a 3rd-party landlord for at least six continuous months, have a household income that does not exceed 80% of area median income (AMI), be in good standing before the March 16th Shelter in Place order verified by the landlord, and documentation of at least 20% loss of income due to COVID-19. He reported those ineligible for the assistance include applicants who are an City Council Minutes Page 11 of 14 June 16, 2020