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Chairperson Nagler discussed the need for collaboration between health care providers and getting new providers into the City. He questioned whether funding for this project was being sought from other sources. Ms. Despotakis stated that other agencies are beneficial, but reminded everyone that ValleyCare Hospital is a not- for - profit organization. Axis Community Health, Sue Compton — Pre - Development for Capital Proiect Ms. Compton advised that Axis is getting approximately 400 new patients each month and is out - growing its present location and needs to look for a new facility. Funds requested would enable them to conduct pre - development activities (architect, financing, demographer, etc.) that would help them determine a site and location for a new facility. She advised that 29% of the patients served by Axis are Pleasanton residents. Commissioner Berger discussed with Ms. Compton the timeframe for this predevelopment study. Ms. Compton provided information about federal requirements and the Health Center's hope that the study could be done within the next 3 — 6 months. Axis Community Health, Sue Compton — Access to Health Care for Uninsured Low- Income Pleasanton Residents Ms. Compton provided information about their grant request to provide access to health care for uninsured low- income Pleasanton residents and the contract they have with the County. She advised that funds from the County have already been depleted, but they are required to provide care until June 30, 2011. Commissioner Rowland asked about information available from Axis for Spanish speaking residents. Ms. Compton advised that the agency provides information and publications that they obtain from the Kaiser Permanente library. The Arc of Alameda County, Richard Fitzmaurice and Rosie Amato — Tri - Valley Van Upgrade The Commission was thanked for the funds they allocated to The Arc of Alameda County last year and were advised that funds were now being requested so they could upgrade the van they use and make it reliable. The agency is collaborating with a local company for this upgrade. Ms. Amato advised that the van is used to transport users to their jobs at a local car wash and the Pleasanton Corporation Yard, and also so they can do their volunteer work in Livermore. The goal of the organization is to use a vehicle that is more appropriate for adults. Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral Agency (DCARA), Susan Gonzalez — Tri - Valley Deaf Services Program Ms. Gonzalez discussed the problems experienced by those in the deaf community and DCARA's goals to make sure that basic life needs and communication needs are met. She advised that emphasis is on collaboration to make sure that clients signing needs are provided, since use of an interpreter is not always best. Funding requested would enable them to provide needed service to Pleasanton residents. The Commission was informed that approximately 75 people would be served in the program and DCARA would provide educational workshops. Ms. Gonzalez also advised that DCARA would collaborate with other service organizations to provide services locally. She also advised Human Services Commission Minutes March 2, 2011 Page 4