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City Manager’s Report
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY MANAGER
NOVEMBER 13, 2007
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT
CMR: 407:07
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CITIZEN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) RECRUITMENT PROCESS
This is an informational report and no Council action is required.
BACKGROUND
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizen Participation Plan (Plan) was
adopted by City Council on May 9, 2005 and was amended on October 17, 2005. The Plan calls
for a seven-member Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) to encourage citizen participation in the
development, implementation, and assessment of the CDBG program. CAC members are
advisory to staff on the expenditure of CDBG funds and implementation of the CDBG process.
Committee members are appointed by the Mayor to serve a two-year term. Members may serve
no more than two consecutive two-year terms.
DISCUSSION
The Planning Division is now recruiting new members for the 2007 CAC to fill two available
slots. The majority of CAC meetings will be held on either Tuesday or Thursday evenings
during the months of January, February and March (if necessary). CAC applicants must live or
work in Palo Alto. Those who are, or who advocate for persons of low and moderate incomes,
persons with disabilities, members of minority groups, or the elderly are encouraged to apply.
Applications are now available at the Planning Division reception desk on the fifth floor of City
Hall. Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 30, 2007. An application for the
CAC is attached.
Anyone requiring additional information or an application should contact Eloiza Murillo-Garcia
at 329-2428 or eloiza.murillogarcia@cityofpaloalto.org.
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PREPARED BY:
Eloiza Murillo-Garcia, CDBG Planner
DEPARTMENT HEAD REVIEW:
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
STEVE EMI ,LIE
Director of Planning & Community Environment
Assistant City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: CDBG Timeline for Program Years 2008/2009
Attachment B: CAC Application
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Attachment A
CITY OF PALO ALTO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
TIMELINE FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2008/09
10/22 - 11/30/07 Recruit and select CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee members
(Appointed by Mayor)
Jan/Feb 2008 CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee public meetings: January 17 & 24;
February 7, 21 & 28,250 Hamilton Avenue, 1st Floor (contact Robin
Ellner at 650.329.2603 for Conference Room)
3/24- 4/25/08 30-day public review and comment period for the draft 2008/09
Annual Action Plan
4/1/08"Public Hearing. Finance Committee reviews draft Annual Action Plan
and CDBG funding allocations and recommends funding allocations to
City Council
5/5/08"Public Hearing. City Council reviews and adopts the 2008/09 Action
Plan and CDBG funding allocations
5/15/08 Submission of the 2008/09 Annual Action Plan and CDBG funding
allocations to U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
7/01/08 Begin fiscal year 2008/09 program year
*Note: Meetings are subject to change.
Please verify date, time, and location with
Robin Ellner, Administrative Associate, 650/329-2603
Revised 11/5/2007
Attachment B
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
The City of Palo Alto Department of Planning & Community Environment is now
accepting applications for membership on the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). The Committee makes
recommendations to the City Council on the annual expenditure of approximately
$800,000 in federal block grant funds. In the past, the City has allocated funds for
a variety of local housing and human services needs.
Committee members will be appointed by the Mayor to serve a two-year term,
beginning January 1,2008. Committee members must live or work in Palo Alto.
Those who are, or advocate for persons of low and moderate income, persons with
disabilities, members of minority groups, or the elderly are encouraged to apply.
The Committee will meet primarily on Tuesday or Thursday evenings during the
months of January, February and March (if necessary). Please see the attached
schedule.
Applicants should be aware that the primary objective of the CDBG program is "the
development of viable urban communities, including decent housing and a suitable
living environment and expending economic opportunities for persons of low and
moderate income."
Applications must be received by November 30, 2007 in order to be considered.
Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Please complete the
attached application and return to:
Eloiza Murillo-Garcia, CDBG Coordinator
250 Hamilton Avenue, 5th Floor, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Telephone 650/329-2428; Fax 650/329-2154
E-mail: eloiza, murillogarcia@cityofpaloalto.org
Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City facilities,
services or programs, or who would like information on the City’s compliance
with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact:
(650) 329-2550 (voice), ada@citvofpaloalto.or~.
Sign language interpreters will be provided upon request with 72 hours in advance notice.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
Name
Address
E-Mail Address
Telephone (Day)(Evening)
Employer:Position:
Address:
(Information may be completed on a separate sheet.)
1.List any community or nonprofit agency affiliations you now have or have had
in the past five years.
Orqanization Position/Title Dates
2.Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic
organizations.
Explain briefly why you are interested in serving on the CDBG Citizens
Advisory Committee. What qualities, experience and expertise would you bring
to the Committee?
Conflict of Interest
Do you or any relatives or members of your household or business associates
have financial interests, which might benefit from CDBG assisted activities?
If yes, please explain.
(Signature)(Date)
This form must be returned
by November 30, 2007 to:
EIoiza Murillo-Garcia, CDBG Coordinator
City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue, 5th Floor
Palo Alto, Ca. 94301
Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.