Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer Eyerman provided the staff report.

Mayor Gutierrez opened up the Public Hearing at 7:26 p.m.

Joy Huevas supports Item No. E.1. Jessica Munoz supports Item No. E.1. Tom Donahue supports Item No. E.1.

There being no further comments in support or opposition, Mayor Gutierrez closed the Public Hearing at 7:33 p.m.

Mayor Gutierrez allowed for Council Deliberation.

Council Member Cabrera
1.	Thanked Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer Eyerman and staff.
2.	Is pleased to see the Homeless to Work Program coming to fruition.

Mayor Pro Tem Baca
1.	Stated that the City must be careful with the distribution of funds.  The internal process ranks non-profits and community groups.  The Council is limited in the amount 	of monies received and encourages everyone to reapply next year.

Council Member Giba
1.	The Federal Government has increased the amount of the CDBG grant to $3.3 billion dollars.
2.	Is pleased to see that Voices for Children are again being awarded funds this year.

Council Member Marquez
1.	It is difficult to deny  any application; but funds are limited. 
2.	Thanked organizations for attending the Council Meeting and encouraged reapplying for next year's funds.
3.	Supports Veterans' Organizations over the Salvation Army because he is a Veteran and understands their needs.