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In response to Mayor Brown's inquiries, Recreation Manager Ingram reported Tri-City Health Net was a difficult decision. He advised the Commission ranked them close to the bottom for priority and noted the program is new to the Tri-Valley. He advised staff felt there were too many unknowns in terms of the level of local service as the Tri-City Health Net plans were still being formulated but acknowledged it would be nice to have their services. He remarked that staff has encouraged them to reapply next year when the program is more defined. Mayor Brown opened and closed the public hearing. MOTION: It was m/s by Balch/Narum to approve staff recommendations as follows for Housing and Human Services Grants and Community Grant Program: Ayes: Councilmembers Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None Recused: Councilmember Arkin Recreation Manager Ingram reported the Youth Commission reviewed nine grant applications representing six agencies and recommended funding for all applicants totaling $42,199. He detailed the individual awards noting not every group received full requested funding. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiries, Recreation Manager Ingram advised the Commission takes the Olympic Average of the ZoomGrants applications. He advised there is a staff recommendation on funding level and works with the Commission's recommendations to get close to the Olympic Average. He advised the Commission's meeting is where the numbers go either up or down based on the individual presentations. He confirmed the grants closer to 100% more closely align with the Commission's working history and priorities. In response to Councilmember Balch's inquiries, Recreation Manager Ingram confirmed the total amount of grant funding stems from the City's budgeting process. He advised from his history working with the City's grants the $40,000 range is a good one for years when there are unspent funds. He confirmed this sum hits the sweet spot from his experiences. MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Testa to approve the Youth Commission's grant recommendations. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: None Recused: Councilmember Arkin Councilmember Arkin rejoined the meeting. Recreation Manager Ingram reported the Civic Arts Commission reviewed eight grant applications representing five agencies and recommended funding for all applicants totaling $45,958. He detailed the individual awards noting not every group received full requested funding. In response to Councilmember Arkin's inquiry, Recreation Manager Ingram advised the Civic Arts Commission does not use Olympic Average to help determine funding amounts. He explained they come up with a staff recommendation for each applicant and deliberate directly at the Commission meeting. In response to Councilmember Balch's inquiry, City Manager Fialho confirmed the Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center will be reopening soon but a specific date has not yet been set. City Council Minutes Page 12 of 15 April 20, 2021