2004-03-02 CC/RDA/CUA REG MIN - Laserfiche WebLink

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PUBLIC HEARING: CDBG This was the time and place fixed to consider prioritization and funding of community development block grant (CDBG) projects for fiscal year 2004-05. Mayor Bennett declared the Public Hearing "Open". City Clerk Barrera said the Affidavit of Publication was on file in the City Clerk's Office and stated that no protests or objections were received. Community Development Director Zamora presented for Council consideration and approval of staff's recommendation. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following citizens addressed the Council on behalf of their organization: Tray Green, Founder and Chairman of Shopping for Senior's, expressed his appreciation for Council support in the past years, he further explained that this was a free grocery service to low income senior citizens and/or people with disabilities. This service is provided in cooperation with Stater Bros. and recently included Clark's Nutritional Centers to provide nutritional items. Over last 4 to 5 years they have provided this service to approximately 75 to 100 individuals in the City of Colton. Joseph Rodriguez, Founder of Gang Reduction Intervention Program (GRIT), apologized for their delay in providing information as requested in previous year, he provided the board with emails and letters from students, teachers and parents involved in program. He further explained that he has serviced over 4000 teenagers with assemblies and over 80 youth in the 12 week program offered. New projects included California Youth Authority for parolees ages 14 - 25, living in the City. Hope Luna, Historic Preservation Commissioner, requested consideration for funds for the Historic Preservation Commission who is in need of funds for various historical projects. Linda Tripp, Historic Preservation Commissioner, requested consideration of funds for the Historic Preservation Commission who is in need of funds for various historical projects. Pam Bailey -Shimizu, First Nations Tribal Family Center, Inc; explained that this agency was backed by the County of San Bernardino to provide EEG, Biofeedback, Brain mapping and Professional counseling for small children and families. Although matching funds are provided by the County of San Bernardino, they need additional funds to work with referred children that are adopted and living in Colton, although servicing anyone in need, they work with many drug addicted babies who if treated early save millions of dollars in the future. Marty Vega, Terrace Hills Middle School Campus Supervisor, spoke in support of the Gang Reduction Intervention Program (GRIT). Mark Hoover, Full-time police officer and Colton Unified School District Boardmember, spoke in favor of Gang Reduction Intervention Program (GRIT). 2004 MAR 02 REG CC/RDA/CUA MEETING -3-