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City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2020 <br />Mayor Hughson asked if the Human Services Advisory Board reviewed these <br />fund allocations and made recommendations. Due to a timing change in this <br />program, that review did not happen this year. <br />Council Member Derrick expressed her concern that we are denying funding <br />for habitat for humanity because this is a new partnership. Staff stated this <br />particular request is being recommended for denial because Council approved <br />something similar to this in 2018 and the City does not want to compete for <br />lots with Habitat for Humanity but we do want to have a partnership going <br />forward. <br />Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Rockeymoore asked what does direct service to <br />individuals mean? Mr. Ostrowski, provided the example of the homebuyer <br />assistance program and how this funding goes directly to the individual so this <br />is direct service to individuals, such as CASA funding. Indirect would be park <br />improvements which benefits the community but no one directly. <br />Council Member Baker, asked if all funds are expended for the homebuyer <br />assistance program. Mr. Ostrowski, stated these CDBG allocations are always <br />fully expended. Council Member Bakers asked that given that staff is <br />recommending a lower amount to Centro, he wants to ensure they can still <br />reach their goals. Dr. Espinoza, with Centro, stated they will work on getting <br />additional funding. They will keep the projects they currently can afford and <br />move projects that can be pushed to the future. <br />Dr. Espinoza said they have big plans and they will grow and flourish. Mayor <br />said Centro is great and she is curious if this building will still be available in <br />the future. Dr. Espinoza stated that they are working with the school district. <br />This is a historic building they plan to keep it and renovate. They want to <br />make it more accessible and more efficient. They want to buy the lot and build <br />on the lot. <br />Mayor Hughson expressed her concern for a couple of the programs that if we <br />are using federal funds to improve a structure and then if it is sold for a profit, <br />that would be a problem. There is a solution for that. <br />Council Member Gonzales asked about the home repair projects and how they <br />will work. Staff stated that Code Enforcement would identify properties that <br />would qualify and they would reach out to the homeowner. <br />Council consensus was to move forward with the staff recommendations. <br />City of San Marcos Page 18 <br />