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chose to allocate more money to the same programs as funding permits. Staff and both commissions are in line with their recommendations and assuming that the Council accepts such recommendations, will return with an action plan at the next meeting. Councilmember Sullivan asked how the recommendations of the subcommittee factored into this process, if at all, and if not, when that can be expected. Mr. Fialho reviewed the 5 recommendations of the subcommittee and said that staff plans to bring them forward in a separate report when the sub-grant process is reviewed. He said that the first recommendation, to see the Human Services and Housing Commissions work together in their roles and responsibilities as they relate to federal dollars, is apparent tonight. Councilmember Sullivan asked if those would be reviewed prior to the City grant process. Mr. Fialho anticipated combining those items into one staff report with coupled recommendations. Councilmember Sullivan expressed support for all of the subcommittee's recommendations but said he is struggling with when to implement them. Mr. Fialho explained that because the workgroup began its process in the middle of the grant review process, there was a general determination that the new process would be initiated in late 2009 to take effect in the next grant cycle of FY 2010-11. Councilmember McGovern confirmed that HOME funds come from HUD and asked if they are always included as part of CDBG. Mr. Bocian said that they are separate but in this case there are generally allocated HOME funds as part of the CDBG process. Councilmember McGovern confirmed that Pleasanton expects to receive $250,000 in CDBG and $100,000 in HOME funds and that low income housing funds are used to provide grants. She said that she is still concerned about Open Heart Kitchen, who received $2,000 less than requested to avoid closure, and asked if anyone is in close contact with them. Mr. Bocian said Housing Specialist, Scott Erickson has been working closely with them to make things viable. Mr. Fialho said he has had several conversations with the Executive Director; while they really struggled last year, the community stepped up with financial support and they were able to recover. They are in a much better position going into this fiscal year but if things deteriorate, the City can certainly step in as an agency to provide support to whatever degree possible. The public hearing was opened. There were no public comments and the public hearing was closed. MOTION: It was m/s by McGovern/Cook-Kallio to adopt Resolution No. 09-276 approving the allocation of Federal and City Funds relative to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Funding for Fiscal Year 2009/10 Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None Mayor Hosterman thanked the members of both commissions for their good work in ensuring that those at risk have their needs met. City Council Minutes Page 14 of 17 April 7, 2009