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to retain $400,000 for any unanticipated gaps in the funding of already approved <br />projects. At the committee's direction, the next meeting will include a review of <br />eligible City projects prior to making a decision on considering opening the process <br />to other funding proposals. <br />It was at the request of the committee that future fiscal year CDBG applications <br />include more public involvement, and suggested prior review by the Community <br />Redevelopment and Housing Commission, as well as the Finance, Economic <br />Development, and Technology committee before presentation to City Council. <br />6. Committee Member Comments <br />David Benavides — mentioned projects that may require further discussions, such as <br />the economic development study, arts in the city, potential revenue sources to <br />promote filming arts, and a business improvement task force to review projects, <br />composed of the various committee chairs. <br />Michele Martinez — stated she would like to see the public non - profits compete for <br />CDBG funds in the future. <br />Items and Date for Next Meeting <br />Francisco Gutierrez — suggested meeting before the next quarter, possibly by the <br />end of July, to discuss: audit processes, mid -year debriefing, audit exits, <br />informational workshops, LAFCO fiscal scorecards, CPI, foreclosures, forthcoming <br />RFPs for financial services with the committee acting as the review board, and fiscal <br />policies. <br />Sandi Gottlieb — listed items forthcoming from CDA that include the smart meter <br />trial program, economic development issues such as the Enterprise Zone status, <br />and the micro - enterprise loan program. <br />Adjournment — 6:43pm <br />OUV <br />Karen Gerardo <br />Recording Secretary, CDA <br />June 24, 2013 1 Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Minutes <br />13B -3 <br />