CHC 02-11-2010 MINUTES OF THE CUPERTINO HOUSING COMMISSION
February 11, 2010
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Cupertino Housing Commission was called to order at 9:10 a.m. by Chair Radha
Kulkarni
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Housing Commissioners Niki Maroko, Radha Kulkarni, Jimmy Chien and Planning
Commissioner David Kaneda
Absent: Harvey Barnett and Jessie Lin
Staff present: Vera Gil, Senior Planner
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. December 10, 2009
Motion made to approve minutes as presented
Motion: Radha Kulkarni Second: Niki Maroko Vote: 3 -0
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
7. NEW BUSINESS
Develop an evaluation scoring sheet for CDBG and Human Service Grant applications.
Staff presented three evaluation scoring sheets for the Commissioners to review and discuss. The
Commission evaluated all three examples and chose one that they felt worked best for the City of
Cupertino (see attached)
Motion made to approve evaluation scoring sheet.
Motion: Radha Kulkarni Second: Niki Maroko Vote: 3 -0
8. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
None
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
10. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m. to regular meeting of March 11, 2010.
SIOMITTE BY
Ver ,
Senior Planner
Scoring Criteria for CDBG Agency Applications
Applications for projects which meet the minimum eligibility and threshold requirements
will be deemed competitive and will be evaluated with the following scoring criteria. The
threshold score for a proposal to be considered for funding is 50 percent of the sum total
of possible points. Funding is dependent upon availability of funds, consistency with the
Consolidated Plan, and environmental compliance.
Scoring Criteria Description
30 Pts. Max Project Description The project is innovative or collaborative
and clearly defined with measurable
results /outcomes that meet a CDBG national
objective and can be completed within the
project timeline.
Demonstrates significant impact on
identified need.
25 Pts. Max Leveraging Effective leveraging of CDBG funds with
other non - federal funds. Project budgets
with:
100% CDBG = 5 points
75% CDBG = 10 points
50% CDBG = 15 points
25% CDBG = 20 points
10% CDBG = 25 points
20 Pts. Max Benefit to Low and Moderate Project serves at least 51 %:
Income Low Income = 10 Pts.
Very Low Income = 15 Pts.
Extremely Low Income = 20 Pts.
10 Pts. Max Organizational Capacity Staff has the experience to implement and
manage project and organization has sound
financial management system.
10 Pts. Max Past Performance/ Previous Subrecipients Only:
New Service If applicant has received past
funding, score is based on past
performance (ie. reporting
requirements, timeliness, and
attainment of goals)
New Subrecipients Only:
If applicant has not received past funding,
score is based on whether the proposal
offers a new or expanded service or activity
that was not previously provided in the City
of Cupertino and meets a priority need.
5 Pts. Max Project Budget More than 50% of the budget goes to direct
service costs instead of administrative costs.