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Neighborhood Solutions /Housing Rehabilitation Program (Victoria Johnson) — thanked the Commission for supporting the Housing Rehabilitation Program. She advised that the program provides grants of up to $5,000 for basic health and safety repairs and loans of up to $35,000 for larger repairs and replacement. The program's purpose is to preserve the supply of existing affordable housing by making the homes safe and functional. Grants and loans are provided to low and very low income households. A significant interest in the program came from the City's mobile home community. Twelve mobile home grants and five home repair grants were provided during the past year. Neighborhood Solutions collaborated with Tri- Valley Senior Support to help members of the aging population make necessary repairs and also the Rotary Club to make a presentation about the program, which resulted in several new inquiries. Additional information about this program was provided to Commissioners by Mr. Erickson and Ms. Johnson. Open Heart Kitchen /Hot Meals for Low - Income Residents (Linda McKeever) — thanked the Commission for the funding support received for the Hot Meal Program for Low - Income Residents. She noted that this year many more clients came to the meal service from areas other than Ridge View Commons. Ms. McKeever advised that over 14,905 meals were served from July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010. Many bio- degradable products are used by the agency, and large quantities of fresh fruits and vegetables are received from local gardens and stores. Commissioner Wilson discussed with Ms. McKeever the freezer space issue that had been discussed during the July roundtable session and a freezer that he has noticed behind the old dairy building on Stanley Boulevard. Ms. McKeever indicated she would check into this, and Mr. Erickson advised that information should be available from the City's Planning Department. Ridge View Commons /Pedestrian Pavement Replacement (Pam Geiger) — Mr. Erickson provided a report from Ms. Geiger. He advised that the allocated funding was used to replace an unsafe, root- damaged patio behind the community center with interlocking pavers. The revitalized space is now an attractive space that is used by the residents for Activity Club and Social events. Commissioner Wilson asked about painted orange marks in the area and was informed by Mr. Erickson that they were not related to the project. Spectrum Community Services /Senior Nutrition Programs (Tara Allicier) — advised that all allocated funds had been used to cover the salary and benefits for the Site Coordinator and Meal Handler at Pleasanton Senior Center for the well - balanced, nutritious meals program for seniors in need in the Pleasanton area. She advised that a total of 8,306 meals were provided to 326 registered seniors, which exceeded the agency's goal for the year. Human Services Commission Minutes August 18, 2010 Page 5