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MINiJTES Page 5 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-Apri119, 2010 Darlene Campbell, Volunteer at Davis Street Family Resource Center (DSFRC), addressed the City Council, commenting on the increased number of people seeking help from the DSFRC due to the economic downturn. Liz Varela, Executive Director of Building Futures with Women and Children (BFWC), addressed the City Council, urging the Council to restore full funding to the CAP agencies next year. Ms. Varela commented on the cut in State funding to BFWC, and that the San Leandro shelter faces closure without increased funding. Bonnie Ann Saar, Bonnie's Premier Daycare Academy, addressed the City Council, expressing support for funding for the family support services provided by the DSFRC. Marjorie Rocha, Executive Director of ECHO Housing, addressed the City Council, commenting on the reduction in funding to ECHO's tenant/landlord, fair housing and rental assistance services. Ms. Rocha stated that the funding reduction comes at a difficult time for the community. There being no further comments from the public, and without objection, the Public Hearing was closed. • Resolution No. 2010-038, Resolution Approving the FY 2010-2014 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Five-Year Consolidated Plan and FY 2010-2011 Annual Action Plan and Authorizing the Execution of All Related Documents by the City Manager and Submission of the Plans to HUD (updates the housing and community development needs in San Leandro and the strategies for meeting those needs). M/S/C Souza and Prola. Ayes: 7; Noes: 0 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS-,TOINT CITY COUNCIL/ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker, subject to adjustment by the Mayor. When you address the City Council, you should fill out a speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk so the order of speakers may be determined and an official record of names and addresses obtained. The public is invited to make comments on items of public interest NOT listed on the Agenda. Victor Ciesluk, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, suggesting that a card room be opened at the San Leandro Marina to generate revenue.