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I\UNUTES City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-May 3, 2004 Page 3 Lou Filipovich, 15376 Laverne Drive, addressed the City Council, stating that he had made comments at the last public hearing and never received an answer to questions he asked about the Plan. He expressed concenl that there was no news reporter present. There being no further comments fronl the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. Councilnlerl1ber Santos commented that he hoped the Senior Center could be a multi- purpose center for youth as well as seniors and that part of the building could be devoted to a theater or hall. He expressed interest in seeing a detailed plan for the development of the affordable units between now and 2006 and a nlore precise number of units proposed to be developed. He asked about the possibility of a project to improve the entfYWay into Davis West on Warden Avenue under the housing rehabilitation program. Councilmember Santos commented that there may be other agencies providing homeless services besides those already identified. He asked if funding made available through Proposition 46, the Housing and Emergency Shelter Tnlst Fund Act of 2002 State Bond Measure, could be used for programs such as affordable housing for City and School District employees. He commented on the anti-poverty strategy addressed in the 1992 Housing and Community Development Act and asked what the City is doing in support of an anti-poverty strategy. Mr. Jermanis pointed out to the Council that a large portion of the funds have been allocated for the Senior Center. He noted that later in tonight's meeting, Ms. Brown will report on the City's Housing Strategy which will address many of the issues raised. He indicated that W arden Avenue would be eligible for the housing rehabilitation program, and the City is looking at the use of Prop. 46 funds to provide affordable housing for teachers. Mr. Jermanis acknowledged that the anti-poverty issue is difficult to address. He noted that the City provides funding to community-based organizations for assistance to low-income residents. Ms. Brown commented that one of the best strategies for combatting poverty is job developnlent. She noted that the City provides funding to Davis Street Family Resource Center, which offers job development services. Ms. Brown stated that, beginning in July, staff will begin work on a new five-year Consolidated Action Plan to identify needs in Housing and Community Development, and it may be a good time to set new goals for job development. Councilmenlber Santos asked about the possibility of creating jobs in areas such as construction in redevelopment areas. Ms. Brown indicated that the Council will soon be receiving recommendations from the Recreation and Human Services Department on the proposals received for implenlenting the services outlined in the Plan. Councilmember Grant inquired about the transfer of the $30,931 fronl Public Services to the Senior Center Project. Ms. Brown clarified that $180,931 is the maximum