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SPECIAL MEETING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT STANDING
c9LIF0 COMMITTEE
OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, California 94083
Call to Order.
Meeting to be held at:
CITY HALL, CITY MANAGER'S
CONFERENCE ROOM
400 GRAND AVENUE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2017
9:15 a.m.
Time: 9:19 a.m.
Roll Call. PRESENT: Vice Mayor Normandy and
Councilmember Garbarino (arrived at
9:31 a.m.)
PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Motion to approve the Minutes from the meeting of March 13, 2017.
Deferred.
2. Report regarding a study session to review the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Fiscal Year 2017 -2018 Budget Allocation. (Alex Greenwood, Economic and Community
Development Director)
Director Greenwood discussed uncertainty with the City's allocation. He discussed the Committee's prior
direction and requested direction on minor home repairs, City sponsored housing activities and City
sponsored other activities. He recommended $486,000 for public improvements.
Maria Wada, Community Development Coordinator explained that the totals were estimates. She
suggested focusing on percentages.
Vice Mayor Normandy discussed the request from John's Closet. She expressed concern regarding
misleading any of the agencies. She asked for an explanation on Line Item 18. Coordinator Wada stated
funding was based on feedback from surrounding cities. Vice Mayor Normandy asked if the agencies
were being informed of the potential grant amounts. She questioned the increase for Rebuilding Together.
Director Greenwood stated the existing amount of $25,000 could be retained. He stated the past grants
were low restricting the types of projects. He stated there was no allowance for administration. Vice
Mayor Normandy stated she would deny the increase if there was a large percentage towards
administration. Coordinator Wada explained that only 15% of funding could go towards administration.
Vice Mayor Normandy expressed concern with the proposed increase for Safe at Home.
Councilmember Garbarino arrived at 9:31 a.m.
Director Greenwood stated the Committee had been consistent with minimizing the amount going
towards administration.
Vice Mayor Normandy discussed the need to modify the allocations. Councilmember Garbarino asked if
the $300 from John's Closet could be used for administrative overhead. Coordinator Wada stated it could
not be based on federal regulations.
Vice Mayor Normandy reiterated her concern over the increase for Rebuilding Together. Director
Greenwood explained the type of projects completed with the $20,000 budget but the increase provided
flexibility for a more meaningful project.
Vice Mayor Normandy asked if there was a conflict with Line Item 22, revolving loan program, and the
HEART program. Director Greenwood explained that Line Item 22 was for housing rehabilitation, not
employee down payment assistance. Vice Mayor Normandy asked if applications had to be resubmitted
with commitments on the goals. Director Greenwood confirmed that the applicants would have to
confirm how the money would be spent. He stated the budget would have to be readjusted based on the
City's total allocation.
Vice Mayor Normandy suggested noting "Draft" on the agenda reports.
Councilmember Garbarino suggested a footnote indicating amounts could vary. He suggested staff clearly
explain that housing rehabilitation funds would provide more involved projects, rather than just painting.
Director Greenwood discussed staff volunteering with Rebuilding Together and confirmed that the
Committee was comfortable with the increase to $70,000. He stated the relationship had no bearing
on the increase. He stated the recommendations were subject to final review and allocation.
Councilmember Garbarino stated the funds did not go very far.
1. Motion to approve the Minutes from the meeting of March 13, 2017.
Motion - Councilmember Garbarino / Second - Vice Mayor Normandy: to approve the minutes. The
motion carried unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Vice Mayor Normandy adjourned the meeting at 9:47 a.m.
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Gabrie odn z, Deputy City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
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City of South San Francisco
APRIL 14, 2017
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