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Home My WebLink AboutStaff Report 379-06City of Palo Alto City Manager’s Report TO:HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: CITY MANAGER SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT CMR: 379:06 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 four 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 counter on the fifth floor of City Hall or on the City’s website at www.cityofpaloalto.org/planning-community/cdbg. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2006. 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. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: CDBG Timeline for Program Years 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 Attachment B: CAC Application CMR: 379:06 Page 1 of 2 PREPARED BY: Elo-’]za M~illo-Garcia, CDBG Planner DEPARTMENT HEAD REVIEW:~-~~ STEVE EKISLIE Director of Planning & Community Environment CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: ~. ~ EMIL~-HARRISON Assistant City Manager CMR: 379:06 Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENT A CITY OF PALO ALTO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) TIMELINE FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2007/08 10/05/06 CDBG fiscal years 2007/08 and 2008/09 funding applications available 9/25 -10/25/06 10/30/06 12/8/06 Recruit and select CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee members (Appointed by Mayor) Proposal writing workshop, 2:00 p.m., Council Conference Room 2007/08 and 2008/09 CDBG funding applications due 3:30 p.m. to 250 Hamilton Avenue, 5th Floor, Palo Alto Jan/Feb/March 2007 CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee public meetings: January 16, 23 & 30; February 8, 15 & 22; March 1 & 8,250 Hamilton Avenue, 1st Floor (contact Robin Ellner at 650.329.2603 for Conference Room) 3/19- 4/19/07 30-day public review and comment period for the draft 2007/08 Annual Action Plan 4/3/07" 5/7/07" 5/15/07 7/01/07 Public Hearing. Finance Committee reviews draft Annual Action Plan and CDBG funding allocations and recommends funding allocations to City Council Public Hearing. City Council reviews and adopts the 2007/08Action Plan and CDBG funding allocations Submission of the 2007/08 Annual Action Plan and CDBG funding allocations to U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Begin 2 year funding program for fiscal year 2007/08-program year ~Note: Meetings are subject to change. Please verify date, time, and location with Robin Ellner, Staff Secretary, 650/329-2603 or visit our website at wwwocityofpaloalto.org/planning-community/cdbg Revised 9/19/2006 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, 2007. 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 October 25, 2006 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 or 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@cityofpaloalto.org. 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. Organization Position/Title Dates 2.Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations. 3.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 October 25, 2006 to: Eloiza 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.