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ITEM #10 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5, 2008 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: AMANDA RHINEHART, INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR SUBJECT: APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF CDBG (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT) AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR 2008-2009 CDBG PROJECTS AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2008-2009 CDBG PROJECTS. DATE: January 23, 2008 BACKGROUND The City of Colton is annually allotted Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding through the County of San Bernardino, which endorses eligible community projects as determined by CDBG guidelines and the San Bernardino County Community Development and Housing Department (CDH). A CDBG Ad Hoc Committee has been established in prior years to assist staff in the review and recommendation process for the upcoming year's CDBG funding project. Historically, the aggregate number of CDBG Ad Hoc committee members has ranged from six to eight individuals. The 2007-2008 Committee consisted of three Council Members, and three Planning Commissioners; the 2007-2008 committee members were: Mayor Pro Tempore John Mitchell, Council Member Susan Oliva, Council Member Richard De La Rosa, Commissioner Alex Perez, Commissioner Joe Perez, and Commissioner Tom Archuleta. The 2008-2009 CDBG Ad Hoc Committee will submit their recommendation for project funding to the City Council at their February 19, 2008 meeting. A public hearing for the 2008-2009 CDBG Projects will also be held during the February 19, 2008 meeting to allow the local community to voice their recommendation for project funding. In the past, several non-profit organizations have voiced their opinions regarding the selection of funded projects during the public hearing process. The Council approved list of projects is ultimately due to CDH on February 27, 2008. DISCUSSION/ ANALYSIS The City Council retains final authority in determining the overall composition of the ad hoc committee, comprised of members from the various Commissions and no more than three City Council members. The overall directive of the committee depends on a majority vote for a project. Staff's role in the ad hoc committee is an advisory role, one that determines any questionable needs and provides specific responses; this role does not entail that staff serve on the committee, but is present to answer any questions. At the Jan 22, 2008, Planning Commission meeting, three members were recommended to serve on the ad hoc committee. The recommended Commissioners are Alex Perez, Gilbert Arrieta, and Richard Prieto. Should the City Council wish to continue with the original City Council Members and the recommended Planning Commissioners, no action to establish a new ad hoc committee is required.