John Corella, Director of Engineering and Public Works, introduced Darrell Stamps from the Ramsey Group and Andrew Lee, Assistant Engineer for the City.
Darrell Stamps and Andrew Lee provided a presentation on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 2021-22 Substantial Amendment and Five-Year (2022-27) Consolidated Plan.
Darrell Stamps requested that the City Council provide their feedback related to potential five-year priorities.
Councilmember Ross would like to see resources to help parents return to the workforce after leaving the workforce due to their children being out of school during the pandemic.
Councilmember Raymond Gregory suggested that staff provide more information and examples of what this funding can be used for in order to be able to provide their feedback.
Councilmember Mark Carnevale concurs with Councilmember Gregory.
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez concurs with Councilmember Gregory and Councilmember Carnevale.
City Manager Charles McClendon stated that staff will bring back an item to educate and provide examples to the City Council so that they may provide input on the Five-Year Consolidated Plan prior to taking action in May.
This item was for information and discussion only and no action was taken by the City Council. The CDBG FY 2021-22 Substantial Amendment will be brought back to the City Council for further discussion and/or action at the February 9, 2022, City Council meeting.