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Option #1: Commit to a future award of affordable housing funds for an amount up to $11.7 million per CSG Advisors gap analysis report. Award of funds to follow the approval of the project by the Planning Commission and City Council pending the availability of funds. Option #2: Take no action to fund the project at this time. The following speakers spoke on the matter: • Joy Torres, have issues with affordable housing, propose homeless housing and social service programs. • Larry Haynes, noted that some projects have been earmarked for homeless; proposal is a transfer of funds coming from Housing and Urban Development Department • Ruben A Barreto, representing Santa Ana Building Heathy Community, submitted letter for support for the record. • Mario Turner, represent a developer; support proposal. Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Sarmiento, support affordable housing project. Councilmember Tinajero, echoed comments; supports projects. Councilmember Solorio, merit to having a process that was considered on this project; project is a loan; need to be consistent and have a Request for Proposal process for future projects. Councilmember Benavides, support competitive process; decision based on merit; supports matter. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, concerned with process; requested matrix; asked which projects were subject to RFP, what criteria, how much funds, requested background information of each proposal (staff highlighted matrix with said information); concerned with lack of transparency and consistency in how projects were selected. JOINT MOTION: 1. Staff recommends the approval of option A1, option B1, option C1, and option D1.** 2. Direct staff to develop a policy and criteria for the allocation of future affordable housing development funds. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 25 JUNE 20, 2017 1 OA -25