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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.1 CDBG Environmental Programsti ~ r -~~ C~1 <;' //, /~. CITY CLERK File # ^~^Q-0~ AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 15, 2009 SUBJECT: Proposed City Council Committees for Economic Development, Communications, Environmental Programs, Community Grants, and Community Development Block Grant Programs Report Prepared by: Joni Pattillo, City Manager ATTACHMENTS: None RECOMMENDATION: Provide Direction to Staff on the Proposed City Council Committees for Economic Development, Communications, Environmental Programs, Community Grants, and Community Development Block Grant Programs. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Not applicable. DESCRIPTION: The City Council has several major initiatives underway this Fiscal Year, many of which require ongoing policy guidance and direction from the City Council. In order to effectively manage these efforts, Staff is proposing the creation of five committees in the following areas: 1. Economic Development Committee The Economic Development Committee would provide policy guidance and direction to Staff regarding the implementation of the City Council's Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Economic Development Goals and Objectives (G&Os). The Committee would serve as a recommendation body to the full City Council on matters relating to these G&Os. Staff support for this committee would come from the City Manager's Office. 2. Environmental Programs Committee The Environmental Programs Committee would provide policy guidance and direction to Staff regarding the development and framework of the Green Task Force. The Committee would serve as a recommendation body to the full City Council on this matter. Staff support for this committee would come from the City Manager's Office's Division of Environmental Programs. COPY TO: Page 1 of 2 ITEM NO. 3. Communications Committee The Communications Committee would provide policy guidance and direction to Staff regarding the implementation of the City Council's Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Communication Goals and Objectives. The Committee would serve as a recommendation body to the full City Council on matters relating to these G&Os. Staff support for this committee would come from the City Manager's Office. 4. Community Grants Committee The Community Grants Committee would provide policy guidance and direction to Staff regarding the annual Community Grants program. The Committee would be responsible for reviewing grant proposals and making a recommendation to the full City Council regarding funding. Staff support for this committee would come from the Community Development Department and the City Manager's Office. 5. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Committee The CDBG Committee would provide policy guidance and direction to Staff regarding a plan for the future "entitlement city" status by Housing and Urban Development, as well as the annual review of CDBG applications. The Committee would serve as a recommendation body to the full City Council programs and activities relating to this change of status. Staff support for this committee would come from the Community Development Department. If the City Council agrees with the formation of these committees, Staff will bring back a Resolution, for City Council consideration, establishing the committees as well as the recommended appointments by the Mayor. RECOMMENDATION: Provide Direction to Staff on the Proposed City Council Committees for Economic Development, Communications, Environmental Programs, Community Grants, and Community Development Block Grant Programs. .~