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DRAFT MINUTES Page 3 April 20, 2009 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting E.Presentation by Arroyo High School Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) DECA Students Congratulating Them on Their Success. DECA Advisor Christina Charlton accepted the Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Santos. Ms. Charlton thanked the City Council, and especially Councilmember Souza, for support and recognition of the DECA program and of the accomplishments of its members. She announced that the students have been invited to compete in an international competition in Los Angeles later this month. The DECA students introduced themselves and described their areas of competition and achievements. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGSCITY COUNCIL Public Hearing Comments are limited to 5 minutes per speaker, subject to adjustment by the fill out a speaker card Mayor. When you address the City Council, you should and submit it to the City Clerk so the order of speakers may be determined and an official record of names and addresses obtained. A.Matter of Approval of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) FY 2009-2010 Annual Action Plan and HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee Application for the Senior Center. This being the time and place for the Public Hearing on the above matter, City Manager Steve Hollister provided background on the matter, and introduced Housing and CDBG Manager Tom Liao. Mr. Liao gave a brief PowerPoint presentation, describing the minor changes to the Draft FY 2009-10 Action Plan. He noted that an amendment to the Plan would need to be made at a later date to address the $500,000 funding request for the Davis Street Family Resource Center. The Hearing was then opened to the public. Liz Varela, Building Futures with Women and Children, addressed the City Council, commenting on the proposed cuts to social service agencies being considered by the Council. Ms. Varela commented on the difficulty faced by these agencies in trying to replace the lost funding. There being no further public comments, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. Councilmember Gregory requested that, if the agenda allowed, Finance Committee discuss the proposed cuts to Community Assistance funding. Mr. Hollister indicated ssion on the recommended budget reductions and possible restoration of Community Assistance funding.