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Council to look view the Commission's funding recommendation in two parts—to continue to respond to grant requests but also to create a special fund for unique opportunities. Commissioner Wright said the report expresses some very definitive needs, many of which could be successfully addressed through collaboration. Commissioner Lambert said he is very excited with the progress made by the Commission thus far and with the additional progress likely to come about as a result of this report. Mayor Hosterman noted that one of the big issues at the moment is the future of CDBG funding. Councilmember Sullivan said the recommendations seemed appropriate to him and, in absence of any comments otherwise, assumed the Commission agreed. He said he would like to see the Commission really own and drive the process. He particularly appreciated the idea of working more closely with the Council and school district, acknowledged the logic behind funding cuts over the last several years but thought that with the budget leveling out some it might be time to create a special projects fund. Councilmember Thorne also strongly supported the emphasis on collaboration. Vice-Mayor Cook-Kallio appreciated the Commission's knowledge base. As one of the key informants, she appreciated the care taken in the interviews and with the overall process. She acknowledged the logic behind not including the school district on the steering committee but said that their involvement, perhaps from the perspective of a youth commissioner, would be invaluable. Vice-Mayor Cook-Kallio said she found Commissioner Wright's point about crisis mode interesting and suggested a brainstorming session with community members who have been in that position and come out on the other side. What struck her most were the Medicare and state budget cuts for adult daycare, which seems rather pennywise and pound foolish in the long run. She supported the general concept of a special projects list and suggested that the Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund could be approached for support. Councilmember McGovern concurred with all comments. In addition to her earlier comments, she said she was alarmed to see that there are no shelter opportunities for men, with or without families. She supported a special projects list. She said the assessment reflects a clear need for the Commission to continue its work and she was glad it was not folded into the Housing Commission. 6. APPROVE THE EASTERN ALAMEDA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES NEEDS ASSESSMENT FINDINGS REPORT Sensing Council consensus for the Commission to continue to explore opportunities for improving service, the Mayor thanked the Commission and staff for their work. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Respe tfully su itted, are Diaz City C rk Special City Council Minutes Page 5 of 5 January 24, 2012