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1988-89 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (ITEM 75.A.) Cindy Nelson, Executive Director, Community Development Agency, reported to Council that the City's Block Grant allocation had been reduced by 4.8% to $3,704,000.00 which had increased the difficulty in making funding decisions relative to some 65 requests submitted for funds by various community agencies. She also explained the City's policy with regard to making Block Grant allocations. John Reekstin, Administrative Aide for the Community Development Block Grant Division, reviewed individually the programs proposed for funding by staff and the Block Grant Advisory Board for 1988-89. Vice Mayor McGuigan requested the Council be provided with a list of the current unexpended funds previously allocated through the Block Grant Program. In response to Councilmembers' questions, Grants Coordinator Ray Crisp explained that the original intent for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds was physical developments rather than social services, but allowed 15% of available funding for social services. In response to Councilmembers' additional concerns, staff indicated more information would be provided regarding the proposed Block Grant Program. CONSENT CALENDAR REVIEW Councilmembers discussed concerns with respect to Consent Calendar items. RECESSED - 5:08 P.M. RECONVENED IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 5:37 P.M. : All Councilmembers present. CONSENT CALENDAR In response to the Mayor's question regarding changes to the Consent Calendar, the Clerk of the Council indicated the motion with respect to Items 12.F. and 12.G. would be changed to continue consideration of those items to April 18, 1988, pursuant to Councilmember Pulido's request. MOTION: Approve the following Consent Calendar items: MOTION: Acosta VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: SECOND: McGuigan Acosta, Griset, Hart, May, McGuigan, Pulido, Young None None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 86 APRIL 4, 1988