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<br />Mr. Daniels advised that administrative costs and funds are available through these programs to assist Staff in the
<br />preparation of the forms and applications.
<br />Councilman Hayes stated then it would be possible to hire someone to assist our Staff with these applications and
<br />pay them out of the funds that the City receives from HUD.
<br />Mr. Daniels answered yes, this would come under administrative costs.
<br />Mayor Beltran asked if the City could still revise or amend our application, and hire someone to assist Staff with
<br />the completion.
<br />Mr. Fields answered yes, the City can amend their applications to this extent.
<br />Discussion was then held regarding swimming pool facilities, locations, eligibilities, uses, etc., and Mr. Fields
<br />advised that a swimming pool located at a high school would be considered an ineligible use.
<br />Councilman Hayes asked if the school allows the public to use the pool during the day, would this then be considered
<br />a permitted use.
<br />Mr. Fields replied if the use of the pool is limited during the day, it would be considered ineligible.
<br />Dr. Owen Cook, Superintendent of the Colton Joint Unified School District, gave a detailed presentation and report
<br />to the HUD officials and Council members regarding the building of a swimming pool at the high school versus locating
<br />one at Municipal Park, and advised that he has petitions from the citizens of the community requesting that the
<br />swimming pool be located at the high school.
<br />Mr. Fields and Mr. Daniels reiterated their comments that a swimming pool has to be available to the public as a
<br />whole or it is not considered an eligible facility.
<br />Mr. Fields cautioned that HUD performs an audit each year, or as often as possible, with each city receiving grants
<br />and funding for designated programs, and if a city is not complying with the rules and regulations established by
<br />HUD for the use of these funds and particular programs, the city may become liable for the funds involved and may
<br />be required to return that portion of the monies. Mr. Fields said the responsibility belongs with the locality.
<br />Mr. Daniels stated that HUD is now in the process of resolving a citizen's complaint with regard to the City's
<br />application for funds and how they are to be used.
<br />Mr. Daniels and Mr. Fields then discussed with Staff the first and second year funding applications, and possible
<br />changes or amendments involved.
<br />Mr. Daniels advised that if an activity remains the same from one year to the next and there are no changes involved,
<br />there is no need to hold a public hearing.
<br />Mr. Daniels reviewed the City's applications for first and second year funding, pointing out that the first year's
<br />application did not mention any site locations or particular projects, however, the second year application does
<br />stress site locations and certain activities.
<br />Discussion was then held among Staff, Council members and HUD officials with regard to Community Centers, Multi -
<br />Service Centers, and Senior Centers, the requirements involved, locations, uses of the facility, defining the
<br />meaning of one center from the other, etc.
<br />Mr. Daniels then explained how to complete these applications correctly, conforming with OMB Circular No. A-95, as
<br />outlined in Subpart D, Applications for Entitlement Grants, Section 570.300 to Section 570.306, pages 24699 through
<br />24703.
<br />Mr. Daniels then read from another Community Development Block Grant report, dated January 28, 1976, Section 570.303,
<br />Application Requirements, pages 4134 through 4136, covering Community Development Program, Environmental Review,
<br />Budget, Certification, and compliance with Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title VIII, Civil Rights Act of
<br />1968.
<br />Mr. Daniels again referred to the Community Development Block Grant report dated June 9, 1975, and read portions of
<br />Subpart J, Program Management, Section 570.900, Performance Standards, through Section 570.913, Other Remedies for
<br />Noncompliance, pages 24710 to 24716.
<br />Mr. Daniels and Mr. Fields concluded that they are still waiting for a response to their letter dated February 17,
<br />1976, from the City, they are very anxious to receive word and move ahead, and would like to see these problems
<br />resolved before the City submits its application for second year funding.
<br />Both Mr. Daniels and Mr. Fields assured the Council members and Staff that they are always available and will
<br />assist in any way that they can.
<br />Mayor Beltran asked if anyone else had any questions or comments they would like to make at this time.
<br />Mrs. Camilla Herrera, 248 East N Street, Colton, commented on administrative expenditures and funding for Staff
<br />assistance, swimming pool site and location, and regulations regarding facilities for blighted areas.
<br />City Manager Huffaker stated that Staff is waiting for comments and recommendations from the Recreation and Parks
<br />Commission, and said there may be some changes made by the City Council, and upon finalization of all these items,
<br />the City will be forwarding a letter and reply to HUD.
<br />Mayor Beltran, the Council members and Staff thanked Mr. Daniels and Mr. Fields for their time and excellent presentation.
<br />ADJOURNMENT:
<br />Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Gonzales, Mayor Beltran adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p. m.
<br />HELEN A. RAMOS
<br />City Clerk
<br />City of Colton
<br />Approved this day of 1976.
<br />Mayor
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