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6. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Rental Housing Board on August <br />21, 2024, Workforce Development Board Youth Council Committee on <br />December 12, 2024, and Arts and Culture Commission on January 16, 2025 <br />Department(s): City Clerk's Office <br />Recommended Action: Receive and file. <br />7. Appoint Enrique Adame Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4 <br />Representative to the Community Development Commission for a Partial Term <br />Expiring December 8, 2026 <br />Department(s): City Clerk's Office <br />Recommended Action: Appoint Enrique Adame to the Community Development <br />Commission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office. <br />AGENDA ITEM NO. 8 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND <br />CONSIDERATION <br />8. Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Initial Disbursement of Homeless <br />Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 5 (Non -General Fund) <br />Department(s): Community Development Agency <br />Recommended Action: Approve appropriation adjustment to recognize $5,878,393 <br />in funds from the California Department of Housing and Community Development <br />(HCD) in revenue account (no.12218002-52025 State Grant - Direct) and appropriate <br />the same amount to expenditure account (no. 12218719-various) to address <br />homelessness in the City of Santa Ana. (Requires five affirmative votes) <br />MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua requested clarification regarding the intended use of <br />the funding. <br />Community Development Director Mike Garcia explained that there are two <br />primary sources of state grant funding and outlined the application process. He <br />confirmed that the city's application, submitted in January, was awarded in <br />November and funds are now being recognized. <br />Mayor Amezcua inquired about the allocation of funds to the Carnegie Navigation <br />Center and the funding designated for foster youth. <br />Director Garcia clarified that the funds will support shelter operations and city -led <br />outreach initiatives. He specified that approximately $3.8 million is allocated to the <br />navigation center and 10% of the HHAPP funds, roughly $550,000, for transitional <br />youth who reside in the city shelter. <br />CITY COUNCIL 6 MARCH 18, 2025 <br />