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03-20-2019 CDBG MinutesCITY OF ORANGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM COMMITTEE MINUTES WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019 6:30 P.M. Weimer Room, Orange City Hall MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Mary Ellen Manning Megan Penn Bill Crouch Eva Perez Suzan Ehdaie Janice Mickelson-Weilmuenster Fernando Rico David Gillanders (Alternate) I.CALL TO ORDER a.The meeting was called to order at 6:35 P.M. II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 13, 2019 Meeting a.Committee Member Perez moved, seconded by Committee Member Mickelson- Weilmuenster, to approve the February 13, 2019, Minutes as presented. b.Motion carried, 5-0. III.INTRODUCTION OF SUZAN EHDAIE, HOUSING ANALYST Bill Crouch introduced, Suzan Ehdaie, the new Housing Analyst staff to the Committee. IV.DISCUSSION OF FORM 700 REPORTING This item was discussed after agenda item # VI. V.PUBLIC HEARING – RECOMMEDATION OF THE FY 2019-20 DRAFT FUDNING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL Suzan Ehdaie presented the FY 2019-20 CDBG draft funding recommendations to the committee. Committee Member Rico asked what happens when the City receives higher or lower actual CDGB amounts since this is an estimated draft funding recommendations. Staff responded that the draft funding recommendations will be adjusted proportionately. Mr. Crouch noted that staff will review the allocation process and provide guidelines in the next 12 months. Committee Member Gillanders asked why the funding allocation increased from what was requested for the Senior Center project. Staff explained that the Senior Center project is subject to the Davis- Bacon Act and the prevailing wage requirement will most likely increase the cost of this project. a.Committee Member Mickelson-Weilmuenster moved, seconded by Committee Member Rico, to recommend the FY 2019-20 CDBG draft funding recommendations to the City Council. b.Motion carried, 5-0. VI.PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Patty Waastal from Assistance League attended the meeting and thanked the Committee for the increase in the allocation of CDBG funds for the Operation School Bell program. IV. DISCUSSION OF FORM 700 REPORTING Bill Crouch reminded the committee members to turn in the completed 700 Form to the City Clerk office. VII.ADJOURNMENT Committee Member Mickelson-Weilmuenster moved, seconded by Committee Member Perez, to adjourn meeting. Motion carried, 5-0.