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Commissioner Lambert suggested that $10,000 be considered for such a project with the Needs Assessment for needs that are currently not being met. He felt there could be collaboration between Axis and the Pleasanton Unified School District for a project dealing with Teen Drug and Alcohol. Ms. Compton provided information about such a program being offered by Axis that has received $180,000 from Alameda County for an 18-month period, and will allow Axis to meet some of the needs within Pleasanton schools. She felt there was an incredible need at Pleasanton schools and any additional funding would help Axis provide services, weekly classes for students, scholarship program needs, and counselor costs. Commissioner Jhanwar questioned whether services provided would be for support or prevention. Commissioner Wright thought other programs should also be considered for any funds the Commission requested to be set aside. She indicated that she would like to see consideration for a program for providing dental care services. Commissioner Nagler felt the Commission should not take these funds from the grant funds already made available, but should approach the City Council to see if there is interest in allocating additional funds from another source for a special project. Commissioners agreed that this was a topic they would like to discuss further at the next meeting and asked that it be added to the meeting agenda. Commissioner Berger commented on the funding request from Abode Services. She felt that this agency was having difficulty finding qualified applicants for the program and that the cost per client was high. Commissioner Berger suggested the Commission consider not funding this agency. Commissioner Roby felt that, if the agency is not funded, the Housing Commission should be provided background regarding the Human Services Commission's recommendation. After reviewing the funding recommendations in Alternatives A and B, the Commission reached an agreement and the following motion was made. A motion was made by Commissioner Berger, seconded by Commissioner Roby, recommending the City Council approve the following funding recommendations for Housing and Human Services Grant (HHSG) Funds for Fiscal Year 2012/13: CDBG Gen.Fund $ 12,000 —Abode Services —Tri-Valley Housing Scholarship $ 11,035 $ 4,000 —Axis Community Health —Access to Care for Uninsured Low-Inc. $ 11,000 — East Bay Innovations —Ticket to Work Employment Network $ 10,000 — Easter Seals Bay Area — Easter Seals Bay Area Community Inclusion Group $ 15,000 — Eden I&R—2-1-1 Alameda County $ 10,000 — Legal Assistance for Seniors — Free Legal Services for Low-Income $ 10,000 — Open Heart Kitchen — Pleasanton Meal Program Trinity $ 25,000 — Open Heart Kitchen — Pleasanton Senior Meal Program Human Services Commission Minutes March 7, 2012 Page 6