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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 />