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Councilmember Thorne said the assessment is by far a better tool than was available when he served on the Commission, though he did have some difficulty following the nexus between certain data and conclusions. He said one point of focus should be on establishing a single point of entry into the entire process. He said military stand-downs have proven very successful in other areas and might be something to look into for the Tri-Valley. He also noted that the demand for these services is likely to increase as higher-density housing is introduced, and hoped the assessment would stand up throughout the upcoming rezonings. Councilmember McGovern said she discussed the makeup of the steering committee with staff, noting in particular that the school district was sorely underrepresented. She agreed with Commissioner Rowland that the district could be a very valuable asset in terms of information and programs. She said she shared the assessment with the Director of Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) and requested comments on the transportation issues identified. Staff received their response today, which included information on a number of transit subsidies. She suggested doing the same with all service providers and asking them to comment on what services or programs may not have been appropriately covered. She suggested contacting Supervisor Miley to discuss the current service gaps and funding needs. In terms of how to proceed, she could not provide specific direction but did wish to see the Commission take these recommendations and the overall process on as a long-term project. Mayor Hosterman said the information provided by LAVTA was excellent and asked staff to provide the Commission with copies. Commissioner Wright spoke to Councilmember Thorne's point regarding a stand-down, which was discussed during a joint meeting with Livermore. She felt the City scored well in terms of local transportation but said the issue seems to be focused on those requiring service that takes them over the hill. She strongly supported Councilmember McGovern's recommendation regarding Supervisor Miley. Commissioner Berger said that with only two weeks left in the grant allocation process, there is not sufficient time to make any major changes. She felt the picture presented by the new assessment was not dissimilar to what was already known; transportation and specialty care have and will continue to present significant challenges. The Commission's ideas regarding leveraging will likely prove to be the most valuable tool. Commissioner Wilson believed ongoing care to be the greatest issue. Through his work with Valley Mental Health, he has witnessed and is astounded by the ever increasing need for mental health and senior services. Commissioner Rowland added to her earlier comments, stating that she looks forward to working with the Council on ideas to integrate the school district into potential service solutions. Commissioner Roby spoke to Councilmember McGovern's concerns. He said the school district was not necessarily viewed as a service provider and therefore not included on the steering committee, but a significant amount of data obtained from them was used. Going forward, the need to improve collaboration with them is clear. He felt the upcoming rezonings and increased workforce housing would actually help to meet more needs for those already within the community and to balance the overall population tree. Commissioner Nagler said the assessment is not an attempt at creating a detailed roadmap, but rather to give a general construct to guide the Commission in funding programs that are reflective of the greater community need. The Commission is attempting to take a step back and respond to the larger need, rather than just a single grant application. Towards that end, they are looking to catalyze more programs like the food locker; projects that no single provider can manage on their own. He asked the Special City Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 January 24, 2012