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Councilmember Sullivan said it is unfortunate that the reduced incentives created such a loss for the net present value. He asked if staff has considered stimulus funding, noting that Pleasanton will receive around $700,000 from the Department of Energy, and what the strategy is there. Mr. Smith said that staff would propose that part of the $692,000 in stimulus funds is used to offset the net present value with the balance to be used for other viable projects. Mr. Fialho added that this project could also qualify for competitive federal grant monies which would leave stimulus funds available for other projects. Councilmember McGovern asked if Well 8 provides water to Zone 7 residents. Mr. Smith said no and explained that City Wells 5, 6, and 8 are used to provide water to residents at a much lower cost than is available through Zone 7. Pleasanton is allowed to pump 3,500 acre feet per year which is used during peak summer periods to keep costs down. Councilmember McGovern cited security issues and robbery of PV panels at the school district. She asked if a security system is built into this plan. Mr. Smith said that a PPA would offset security responsibilities onto the third party. He also noted that the OSC, enclosed by fencing, is the City's most secure location but as it is not manned 24 hours per day, additional enhancements could be considered. Mayor Hosterman noted there were no speakers. MOTION: It was m/s by Sullivan/Thorne to approve issuance of a request for proposal for a PV Solar Energy Project at the Operations Services Center and authorized the City Manager to file a one-year reservation in the amount of $10,000 with the California Solar Initiative Grant Program. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None 17. Public Hearing: Consider Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Funding Allocations For Fiscal Year 2009 Steve Bocian provided the staff report, stating that the City annually receives approximately $275,000 in HUD funds to be allocated towards public service programs, housing rehabilitation, and administration. He noted that to date, the City has only received $250,000. 13 agencies submitted applications for a total request of $1,138,000. The Human Services and Housing Commissions have reviewed the requests and submitted the following recommendations totaling $510,729 to the Council: • $38,000 to Access Community Health for a women's health center • $202,843 to Neighborhood Solutions for housing rehabilitation programs • $21,657 to Sojourner House for an obligation in terms of debt • $5,000 each to 6 public service program agencies • $6,000 to Spectrum Program for senior meals • $50,729 for administration Staff expects to receive an additional $74,000 in federal stimulus funds, but cannot yet predict total funds and has asked both commissions what they would like to do if more or less monies are received than currently anticipated. Should funding be reduced, the Human Services Commission has asked to distribute funds evenly throughout the seven public service programs and the Housing Commission has opted to reduce the housing rehabilitation program; both City Council Minutes Page 13 of 17 April 7, 2009