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Commissioner Lambert suggested that Commissioners determine which alternative they are leaning toward. Commissioners agreed and indicated their preferences. Commissioner Roby felt there was a blending of needs in all of the funding requests and observed how basic needs can be covered in different ways. Chairperson Nagler felt Alternative 3 came closest to the desires of the Commission. He suggested Commissioners focus on Alternative 3 and make funding adjustments as desired. Commissioner Berger had questions regarding funding of the GRID Solar Affordable Housing Program. Chairperson Nagler felt it met a number of different desired angles. Commissioner Roby thought the request fell within City guidelines. Commissioner Lambert suggested reducing the GRID funding request and providing funds for the REACH project. Mr. Erickson provided information about the Abode Services request, clarifying that the request was actually in two parts - $50,000 for tenant rent subsidies and $30,000 for case management services. Commissioner Berger discussed the high cost per individual noted in their application. Chairperson Nagler suggested reducing the recommended funds for ECHO's Reverse Mortgage Counseling application so that additional funds could be allocated to the Tri- Valley Housing Opportunity Center. Commissioner Rowland had concerns about funding the ValleyCare Health System request and discussed the fact that Axis obtains its informational materials from Kaiser. Commissioners discussed the possibility of allocating a fixed amount of funding for some of the agencies and letting the agencies decide how these funds could best be used. Ann King from Tri - Valley Haven indicated that if the agency could prioritize funds, their priority order for funding would be Sojourner House, Shiloh Domestic Violence, Food Pantry, and then Counseling and Temporary Restraining Order Clinic. After further discussions, the Commission agreed to funding recommendations. A motion was made by Commissioner Berger, seconded by Commissioner Lambert, recommending the City Council consider approving the following Housing and Human Services Grant (HHSG) funding allocations for Fiscal Year 2011 (2011 -12): $18,000 — Axis Community Health, Pre - Development for Capital Project $27,000 — GRID Alternatives, Solar Affordable Housing Program $175,000 — City of Pleasanton Housing Rehabilitation Program $3,000 — REACH, Fence Replacement $20,000 — Abode Services, TVHSP Case Management Services $0 — ECHO, Reverse Mortgage Counseling $23,000 — Tri - Valley Housing Opportunity Center, Community Stabilization Program $15,000 — Axis Community Health, Access to Health Care for Uninsured Low - Income Pleasanton Residents $5,000 — Tri -City Health Center, East County HIV Client Advocacy Human Services Commission Minutes March 2, 2011 Page 7