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the CDBG funding cycle. In response to this funding; staff, Human Services and Housing Commissions have completed its application review and funding allocation process. This report summarizes the allocation process and makes a funding recommendation for the upcoming fiscal year. He noted the Human Services Commission met on March 7 to consider non-housing related applications and its recommendation is detailed on Attachment 1/Table A in the sections labeled "Public Services" and "Capital/Rehab." In addition, as a supplemental recommendation, it is recommended the Council try to identify additional City funding, including consideration of using the CDBG funds normally reserved for program administration ($57,079 for FY 2007), for the relocation of the LARPD Friendship Center. Staff concurs with the Commissions' recommendations and recommends adoption of the resolution approving the allocation of federal and city funds for the Community Development Block grant Program for fiscal year 2007/2008 as detailed in Attachment 1lTable A. Councilmember McGovern stated it would be helpful to have a list of all the people who had applied for funding so that she could have a better understanding of how the $1 million was distributed. That would also give the Council an opportunity to address any future funding in the future. Councilmember McGovern also added that in the future, it would be helpful to have the Minutes of the Housing Commission and Human Services Commission to help in the decision-making process. She additionally asked if staff has considered letting Senior Support Service use the City's Senior Center and staff noted they have not recently reviewed that. Discussion ensued regarding funding of civic arts and other projects that might be of importance to the City, such as the Open Heart Kitchen. Mr. Fialho noted that the Social Services Grants will be considered next month. Council discussion ensued regarding the possibility of reviewing both grant programs at the same time to make it less confusing. Mayor Hosterman opened the public hearing. Meribeth Detweiler addressed the City Council as Chairperson of the Human Services Commission. She indicated she fully supports the Human Services Commission and staff recommendations. She noted they are meeting tomorrow night to hear the city grant requests. The Commission requested that the City forego the use of the 20% of the CDBG Funds for the administration costs. She added on the city grant side, there is $130,000 total to allocate. Regarding the Friendship Center, she noted they serve seniors in the entire Tri-Valley and indicated she hopes the City might allocate their 20% of the CDBG Funds to help in their relocation. Audrey Perrott addressed the City Council as the Program Director for Echo Housing. She thanked the Council for their generous support of the agency. She strongly encouraged Council to support the recommendations of the staff. City Council Minutes 8 April 3, 2007