HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-12-2013 Item 10 CDBG Minute OrderMINUTE ORDER
CITY COUNCIL and SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
EVMWD BOARDROOM
31315 CHANEY STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013
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BUSINESS ITEM(S)
(10) 2014 -2015 CDBG Allocation
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: A) Adopt the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015; and B)
Approve submittal of the City's program to the County of Riverside.
Planning Manager MacHott provided an overview of the received applications for allocation
of CDBG funds and how the allocations are based and designed. Lastly, he explained the
allocations for sidewalk improvements at three (3) streets. The balance of the funds can be
used by the County Economic Development Agency for administrative costs.
Dorcas Shaktman, President of the Assistance League of Temecula Valley, thanked
Council for all their past assistance. Ms. Shaktman requested funds for Operation School
Bell which provides new school clothing for students K -12 in the Lake Elsinore, Murrieta,
Menifee and Temecula School Districts. Ms. Shaktman provided an overview of the
program's benefits to disadvantaged school children. Mayor Magee asked Ms. Shaktman if
she supported staff's recommendation. Ms. Shaktman responded in the affirmative.
Grace Sandlin, with Studio 395, thanked Council for their consideration for CDBG funds.
Studio 395 is focused on holding sessions for small art businesses along with art classes.
Ms. Sandlin announced the Art- a -Tini event. Mayor Magee asked Ms. Sandlin if she
supported staff's recommendation. Ms. Sandlin responded in the affirmative.
Melissa Diels, with HOPE, stated that she was in attendance to answer questions from
Council. Mayor Magee asked Ms. Diels if she supported staff's recommendation. Ms. Diels
responded in the affirmative.
Tom Thomas, with Cops for Kids, stated that most of the funding that they receive is used
for homeless children in the City of Lake Elsinore and students at Ortega High School with
transportation issues. Mayor Magee asked Mr. Thomas if he supported staffs
recommendation. Mr. Thomas responded in the affirmative.
Beth Soltysiak, Director of Development with the Boys and Girls Club, thanked Council for
their consideration and support. She stated that the Alberhill Clubhouse had a fire that
caused damage to the building. Ms. Soltysiak requested additional funds for outstanding
invoices that they incurred from the fire damage. Mayor Magee asked Ms. Soltysiak if she
supported staff's fund allocation recommendation. Ms. Soltysiak responded that she was
hoping for more funding by the City Council.
Motion by Council Member Hickman, seconded by Council Member Manos, to adopt the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015; and
approve submittal of the City's program to the County of Riverside, passed by unanimous
vote.
ATTEST:
Virgini Bloom ity Clerk
City of a Elsinore