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• Assured that funding was also being requested from the City of Livermore. Eden I&R, Mitch Reitman — Funds Requested: $17,500 for 2-1-1 Alameda County — Mr. Reitman thanked the City and the Commission for its past support of the 2-1-1 program. He provided information about the program that supplements and complements services currently being provided by the City of Pleasanton. Mr. Reitman discussed issues people experience in accessing services because of language barriers, the screening process used by 2-1-1, and role of the program in helping to access jail populations. The Commission was provided information about several Pleasanton residents recently helped through 2-1-1 and was advised that funding is based on a per capita share. Commission comments and questions asked of the representative included: • Thanked Mr. Reitman for providing the additional information that had been requested by the Commission at the last meeting. Open Heart Kitchen, Linda McKeever — Funds Requested: $25,000 — Pleasanton Senior Meal Program; $10,000 — Food Storage Project for Local Nonprofits; and $10,000 — Pleasanton Meal Program Trinity — thanked the Commission for its past support, especially with helping the agency to spearhead the Food Storage Project. Ms. McKeever advised that she is currently working with City engineers on a required ramp at the Food Storage Project, and a contract for the Measure A funds has been forwarded to Mr. Erickson and Ms. Yurchak for processing. She advised that the community wants this project and that several new agencies have approached her about becoming involved. Commission comments and questions asked of the representative included: • Thanked Ms. McKeever for taking leadership on the Food Storage Project. • The requirement of a ramp at the Food Storage Project for wheelchair accessibility and the difficulties in engineering such to meet code requirements. • The number of persons now cycling to the Trinity Meal Program. • The number of low-income individuals now attending the Pleasanton Senior Meal Program. • HUD criteria being 20% of extremely low or no income individuals, and the balance being low income. • Average cost being $1.20/meal for seniors. Chairperson Rowland opened the meeting for additional agency presentations. Legal Assistance for Seniors, France) D'Andrea — Funds Requested: $15,000 for Free Legal Services for Low-Income Seniors — Ms. D'Andrea indicated that she was taking exception to the lack of recognition given in the Alternative A recommendation provided by staff. She provided information about the services provided to seniors and believes their organization is unique and receiving no funding would be a burden to the senior community. Easter Seals Bay Area, Aaron Buckley — Funds Requested: $15,000 for Easter Seals Bay Area Community Inclusion Group — thanked the Commission for its past support and advised that funds requested are for a Lead Teacher who will provide job search training for adults with disabilities. Mr. Buckley advised that East Bay is starting a new program to help their clients develop independence. Human Services Commission Minutes March 7, 2012 Page 3