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Community Development Director presented an overview of the agenda item for Council consideration and requested approval of staff's recommendation to approve and adopt Resolution No. R -14A-05. Public Comment The following citizens addressed the City Council on consideration for CDBG Funds behalf of their organization: Joseph Rodriguez, Founder of Gang Reduction Intervention (GRIT), San Bernardino County, request funding or support for this program which has served at risk youth at the local schools. Lionel Mujica, Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino, Non profit organization dedicated to provide free legal services to residents in City of Colton that do not have resources or understanding on how to access the court and obtain court orders. Fred Cordova, Community Action Block Grant Organization introduced Charles Adams, Deputy Director of Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County. He explained how the organization operated a nutrition program for approximately 20 years in the City of Colton, and requests funding for nutrition centers located at Hutton and Luque Center. Mr. Cordova went on to further explain about the organization and its goals. Deborah Sutton, Behavioral Health Programs Coordinator for Vista Guidance Centers, prevention intervention alcohol and drug programs for adolescents in the Colton Unified School District. Steve Lozolla, Director of Enhancing Forward Action/OPP Program, explained the vision of the organization. Emelly Rosspencer and Kimberly Hooper, Inland Temporary Homes, provides temporary housing to the homeless, case management and ongoing support for families in the Inland Empire who have no place to live. Armando Diaz, Campfire USA, Mt. San Antonio Council, requests funds to subsidize camping trips for twenty low income boys or girls for the City of Colton. Gregory Alvarado, Old Timers Foundation, explained that this was an organization which focuses on enhancing the daily lives of senior in the community. They offer a minor home repair program for independent seniors that are no longer able to make certain safety repairs in their home. Carine Waters, Operation Troupe, adult literacy program and employment training education program. Rev. Steven Vines, Chief Executive Officer of San Bernardino Valley Community Development Corporation, affiliate of Inland Valley Empire Conservation Corps, providing programs for the low-income and homeless community. Fernando Meza, Director, Inland Valley Justice Center, Community Resolution Dispute Resolution Program. This program offers mediation services, conciliation services to help the residents of Colton resolve disputes that do not have to go to court. 2005 MARCH 01 REG CC/RDA/CUA MEETING -4-