HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03-18 FEDTCITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, & TECHNOLOGY
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
ATTENDANCE:
MEMBERS ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT:
GUESTS PRESENT
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
March 18, 2015
City Hall
20 Civic Center
Santa Ana, CA
11:34 a.m.
Plaza, Room 1600
Council Committee members:
Michele Martinez, Chairperson
Vincent Sarmiento, Committee Member
Vacant, Committee Member #3
None
Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA
Sergio Vidal, FMSA
Teresa Ramirez, FMSA
Waldo Barela, FMSA
Alvaro Castellon, FMSA
Sandra Simon, FMSA
Alvaro Nunez, PBA
Jorge Garcia, CMO
Michael Ortiz, CMO
David Cavazos, City Manager
Robert Cortez, CMO
Kelly Reenders, CDA
Sidney Stone, CDA
Sylvia Vasquez, CDA
Terri Eggers, CDA
Gerardo Mouet, PRCSA
Alma Flores, CMO
Susana Sandoval, Gillian Flagg, Gregory Mathes
Susana Sandoval, representing Santa Ana Healthy Neighborhoods Alliance and the
Community United for Environmental Justice, spoke in support of CDBG work, but
would like re- consideration of the Illumination Foundation application for the Ross
Street House Children's Center and Support Services.
Gregory Mathes, Goodwill of OC, mission is to assist people in Santa Ana to get
and keep jobs. Help these people to reach their full potential. Would like
consideration of CDBG funds to continue educating and training people who need
jobs and for fitness center with resources for people with type II diabetes.
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 9, 2015.
MOTION: Martinez
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
Martinez, Sarmiento (2)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSENT:
None (0)
2. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2015 -2016 Funding
Process and Recommendations Update {Strategic Plan 2, 2: 2, 4; 5, 4; 5, 6) —
(CDA)
Sylvia Vazquez, Community Development Analyst, provided presentation and
handouts on funding allocation, process, and recommendations. The allocation for
FY 2015 -2016 is $5.4 million for the City. The nonprofit application timeline and
process was outlined. Mandatory CDBG sub - recipient training was held for
applicants. All applications were reviewed and rated with top ten recommended for
funding; listing provided. Committee Chair Michele Martinez would like clarification
and breakdown of CRHC recommended funding. Listing to be provided to full
council who can reduce or adjust recommended funding.
Council members inquired on incentives for new businesses as often they may fail
in the first year or be considered `new' well into their third or fourth year of business.
Maybe we can be more flexible and make changes in criteria to incentivize plus
retention. Would like staff to provide the following in preparation of April 7t" full
council meeting:
a. Number of grants provided, businesses that fail in first year, business
licenses
b. Number of programs that have been helped or serviced
3. Update on Down Payment Assistance Program (Strategic Plan 5, 3c) — (CDA)
Sidney Stone, Housing Division Manager, reviewed presentation showing history
and current status of program. HUD requirements are strict and that makes it
difficult for the program. Staff will continue to work with developers and real estate
community and then update committee in three to four months.
Committee Chair Martinez would like to know how many were reached with NSP in
2012.
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COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS -None
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS -None
Adjournment— 12:30 p.m.
Next regularly scheduled meeting is May 11, 2015
CD
Teresa Ra irez, CA -ONV
Recording Secretary, e6A
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