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City Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 2014 17. Consider approval of Resolution 2014 -56R incorporating Federal Action Priorities of the National League of Cities into the Guiding Principles for the 2014 City of San Marcos Federal Program Activities; and declaring an effective date. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM 18. TOOPM Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Resolution 2014 -57R approving a Budget Policy Statement for preparation of the 2014 -2015 fiscal year budget; and declaring an effective date; and consider approval of Resolution 2014 -57R. Steve Parker, Assistant City Manager and CFO, provided council with a presentation regarding the Budget Policy Statement for preparation of the 2014 -2015 Fiscal Year Budget. Mayor Guerrero opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m. The following citizens spoke on this item: Kim Porterfield, thanked council for their dedication on developing a budget policy statement. Mentioned potential Bond Election and feels this is the time to begin this process. There being no further comments, Mayor Guerrero closed the Public Hearing at 7:37 p.m. A motion was made by Council Member Prather, seconded by Council Member Prewitt, to approve Resolution 2014 -57R, as previously captioned. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 - Mayor Guerrero, Mayor Pro -Tem Thomaides, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Becak, Council Member Thomason, Council Member Scott, Council Member Prather and Council Member Prewitt Against: 0 19. TOOPM Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against the 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan. Janis Hendrix, Community Initiatives Program Coordinator, provided council with a brief presentation regarding the 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Mayor Guerrero opened the Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m. The following citizens spoke on this item: Marla Johnson, PO Box 234, spoke on the Women's Shelter. Ms. Johnson gave a brief update on some of the services the shelter provides, these range from human trafficking, abuse, assault, etc. She noted that 138 individuals were served last year from San Marcos. She asked for council's continued support as demands are constantly rising for their services. Trisha Schneider, CASA development director, serves abused and neglected children. She is asking for council's support for CDBG funding for CASA ($35,000) is being requested. Will Richardson, Austin, on behalf of SMPHA. Gloria Salazar, San Marcos, expressed her support for SMPHA. City of San Marcos Page 5