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Chairperson Kennedy discussed the relationship of this program and Spectrum. Staff provided <br /> details and added that Spectrum has a contract with Alameda County. <br /> Commissioner Rowland noted that there were five (5) funding requests related to food and she <br /> was unclear how they all work and their impact to the City and county. She wanted to be sure <br /> that all issues were taken into consideration when making a recommendation. Commissioner <br /> Nagler agreed. He thought it raised the question of whether in future years, consideration <br /> should be given to how these funds are used and whether having a local kitchen would be <br /> beneficial. <br /> Ms. King from Tri- Valley Haven provided information about their Food Pantry and how this <br /> program is different from the meals being provided by agencies like Spectrum and OHK. She <br /> advised that the Food Pantry participates in government programs for food and receives <br /> donations from local stores. Tri Valley Haven also contacts the other agencies if fresh food is <br /> received, since they don't have the means to keep and store fresh food. <br /> Commissioner Wilson felt there was an increase in the number of requests from seniors for <br /> information about food programs <br /> App. #1004 Open Heart Kitchen Hot Meals for Low Income Pleasanton Residents <br /> Requested: $14,000 Recommended: $7,000 <br /> Commissioner Nagler discussed with OHK representative, Linda McKeever, other funding <br /> sources. She provided information about the program and the transit coupons being provided to <br /> help get to the kitchen. Economy issues were discussed and the Commission was advised that <br /> all budget decisions are made by OHK's Board. Ms. McKeever indicated she was comfortable <br /> with staff's funding recommendation and felt that the idea of a congregate kitchen in the area <br /> was great. <br /> App. #1005 Bay Area Community Services Valley Creative Living <br /> Requested: $10,000 Recommended: $10,000 <br /> App. #1006 The Arc of Alameda County Alternative Ventures Program <br /> Requested: $20,000 Recommended: $7,500 <br /> Ms. Yurchak provided information about the funding request and reminded Commissioners that <br /> this was a new agency to the Tri Valley and staff felt there was value in providing some funding <br /> for the program. <br /> Commissioner Rowland felt that it sounded like a good solid program that addressed many <br /> issues. She noted that approximately 13 Pleasanton residents would be impacted. <br /> Commissioner Rowland confirmed that this agency was applying for funding from other Tri <br /> Valley cities. <br /> Human Services Commission Minutes <br /> March 3, 2010 <br /> Page 6 <br />