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HomeMy WebLinkAbout022900cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, at 6:00 P.M. on February 29, 2000. PRESENT Pat Gilbreath, Mayor Gary George, Mayor Pro Tem John L. Freedman, Councilmember Susan Peppler, Councilmember Karl N. "Kasey" Haws, Councilmember Gary M. Luebbers, City Manager Beatrice Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk Ronald C. Mutter,Public Works Director Mary Petite, Cost Recovery Administrator Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director Marjie Pettus, Community Services Division Manager ABSENT None The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tem George followed by the pledge of allegiance. PUBLIC HEARING CDBG Funds - A public hearing was advertised for this time and place to establish prioritization and funding distribution of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposals for the 2000-2001 funding cycle. This is the 26th year of implementing the CDBG program. This year the City received 47 proposals totaling $3,082,836.00; however, the City's HUD allocation is $408,000.00. The 15 percent funding limit for public service activities continues to apply. Accordingly, the maximum CDBG funding total that the City of Redlands may allocate to the public service category is $61,200.00. Staff's recommendations were presented to Council based upon how the proposal benefits the Community, the number of low and moderate-income people served, and the organization's track record. Mayor Gilbreath declared the meeting open as a public hearing and turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem George after citing a conflict of interest with four applications being considered. Representatives from the following organizations then addressed Council: Boys and Girls Club of Redlands; Family Service Association of Redlands; Neighborhood Housing Services/Inland Empire; and United Way of the East Valley. Mayor Gilbreath returned to the Council Chambers and representatives from the remaining organizations addressed Council; Camp Edwards (YMCA Redlands); City of Redlands, Community Development Department, Code Enforcement/ Demolition Program; City of Redlands, Fire Department; City of Redlands, February 29,2000 Page 1 Police Department, Recreation Division; City of Redlands Public Works Department; (via letter) Cornerstone Christian Preschool, Inc.; San Bernardino County Community Services Department/Department of Aging and Adult Services (meals on wheels); Elder Citizen Protection Services, Inc.; Fontana Native American Indian Center, Inc.; Inland Temporary Homes; Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino, Inc.; Redlands Community Music Association, Inc.; San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services, Inc.; Steelworkers Oldtimers Foundation (home maintenance program); The Salvation Army Redlands Corps, Inc.; Y'Alliance (formerly the YWCA of Redlands); and YMCA of Redlands. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. On motion by Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, Council voted to allocate funding to the following Community Development Block Grant public service projects for the 2000-2001 Community Development Block Grant year with Mayor Gilbreath abstaining: PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS Boys and Girls Club of Redlands,Proposal No. 1 $ 6,000.00 Continuation of youth services Family Service Association of Redlands 10,000.00 Continuation of homeless prevention case Management and assistance United Way of the East Valley 10,000.00 Continuation of information and referral services Following discussion, on motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, Council unanimously eliminated the City of Redlands Fire Department's washer & dryer request, directed the City Manager to find funding elsewhere, and moved the Y-Alliance request to the "construction. projects" category. On motion by Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, Council voted unanimously to allocate funding to the following Community Development Block Grant public service projects for the 2000-2001 Community Development Block Grant year: PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS Inland Temporary Homes $ 2,000.00 The Salvation Army Redlands Corps, Inc. 2,000.00 On motion by Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, Council voted unanimously to allocate funding to the following Community Development Block Grant public service projects for the 2000-2001 Community Development Block Grant year: February 29,2000 Page 2 PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS City of Redlands, Police Department(Recreation Bureau) $ 9,700.00 Continuation of after school recreational activities City of Redlands, Police Department(Recreation Bureau) 5,000.00 Expansion of"Recreation Effects" after school program City of Redlands, Community Development Department 5,000.00 Continuation of Code Enforcement in Target Areas Redlands Community Music Association 3,000.00 Continuation of Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival Program San Bernardino County Sexual Assault Program 4,000.00 Continuation of crisis intervention and counseling in Redlands Somos Hermanas Unidas/S.H.U. Business Institute 2,000.00 Continuation of child care services to head of households Participating in vocational training Legal Aid Society of San.Bernardino, Inc. 2,500.00 Continuation of legal services to economically Disadvantaged person Following discussion of the "construction/acquisition project" category and the "administrative costs" category, Council unanimously voted to allocate funding to the following Community Development Block Grant construction/acquisition projects and administrative costs for the 2000-2001 Community Development Block Grant year: CONSTRUCTION/ACQUISITION PROJECT City of Redlands, Public Works Department $ 170,000.00 Construction of curb, gutter and sidewalks on. Sun Avenue, from Orange Street to Post Street City of Redlands, Police Department 100,000.00 Continued rehabilitation of Texonia park City of Redlands, Community Development Department 21,000.00 Implementation of a Demolition Program Y'Alliance - Teen Center 15,000.00 Continuation of the rehabilitation of the YWCA facility CDBG ADMINISTRATION City of Redlands, Public Works Department 40,800.00 Continuation of CDBG Program Administration February 29,2000 Page 3 SUMMARY Construction/Acquisition Projects $ 306,000.00 Public Service Projects 61,200.00 Administrative Costs 40,800.00 2000-2001 CDBG Allocation Total $ 408,000.00 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Alex Ray, representing Fontana Native American Indian Center, extended an invitation for everyone to attend the Homeless Fair, April 5, 2000, at San Bernardino International Airport (formerly Norton AFB). Many services will be provided for the homeless like medical examinations, showers, clothing, meals and California identification cards. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 7:38 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on March 7, 2000. Beatrice Sanchez Deputy City Clerk February 29,2000 Page 4