HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-11-08 City Council (13)City of Palo Alto
City Manager’s Report
TO:HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT
DATE:NOVEMBER 8, 2004 CMR: 456:04
SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 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 8, 2000 and was amended on December 16, 2002.
The Plan calls for a nine-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 2005 CAC to fill five
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, and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2004. An
application for the CAC is attached.
CMR: 456:04 Page 1 of 2
Anyone requiring additional information or an application should comact Eloiza Murillo’
Garcia at 329-2428 or eloiza.murillogarcia@cityofpaloalto.org.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: CDBG Timeline for Program Years 2005/2006 and 2006/2007
Attachment B: CAC Application
PREPARED BY:
DEPARTMENT HEAD REVIEW:
Eloiza Mun’llo-Garcia, Associate Planner-CDBG
~DT2o~?c~pS~’2~g & Community Environment
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
Assistant City Manager
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ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF PALO ALTO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
TIMELINE FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2005106
10/12/04
11/3/04
11/01-11/30/04
12110104
Jan/Feb/March 2005
2 year process for CDBG funding applications available
Proposal writing workshop 2:00 p.m. Council Conference Room
Recruit and select CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee members
(Appointed by Mayor)
2005106 & 2006107 CDBG funding applications, due 4:45 p.m. to
250 Hamilton Avenue, 5t~ Floor, Palo Alto
CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee public meetings:
January 20 & 25; February 3, 8, 15 & 22; and March 3 & 8; 250
Hamilton A{~enue, 1st Floor (cont.act Robin Ellner at 650.329.2603 for
Conference Room)
3/25- 4/25/05 30-day public review and comment period for the draft 2005/06
Annual Action Plan and draft 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan
4/5/05"
5/9/05"
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 2005-2010
Consolidated Plan and the 2005/06 Action Plan and CDBG funding
allocations
5/13/05
7/01/05
Submission of the 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan and 2005/O6 and
Annual Action Plan and CDBG funding allocations to U.S. Dept. of
Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
Begin 2 year funding program for fiscal year’s 2005/06 and 2006/07
program years
*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 www.cityofpaloalto.org/cdbg
Revised 10/26/04
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 appointe~l by the Mayor to serve a two-year term,
beginning January 1, 2005. Committee members mustlive 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 theelderly 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
riving environment and expending economic opportunities for persons of low and
moderate income."
Applications must be received by November 30, 2004 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
Robin EIIner, CDBG Staff Secretary, City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue, 5th Floor, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Telephone 650/329-2428; Fax 650/329-2154
E-mail: eloiza.murillogarcia@cityofpaloalto.org
robin.ellnerCb, cityofpaloalto.or,q
Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City Facilities, services or programs, orwho would
like information on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact:
Fred Herman, ADA Director, City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA94301
650/329-2550 (Voice) or 650/329-1199 (TDD)
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.)
List any community or nonprofit agency affiliations you now have or have had
in the past five years.
Organization Position/Title Dates
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?
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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.
($ig natu re)(Date)
This form must be returned
by November 30, 2004 to:
Eloiza Murillo-Garcia, CDBG Coordinator
City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue, 5th Floor
Palo Alto, Ca. 94301