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granted, the funds would allow CRIL to service the 22% of their Tri-Valley clients who live in Pleasanton. Shelia Brunson, Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (ECHO), Senior Reverse Mortgage Counseling — Funds Requested: $5,000 and Housing Counseling Services, Funds Requested: $50,000 - The Commission was advised that ECHO has been in the Tri-Valley area since 1979. Ms. Brunson also provided information about the Home Equity Conversation Program, Fair Housing, and Rental Assistance. Vicki Johnson, Neighborhood Solutions, Housing Rehabilitation — Funds Requested: $200,000 - Information about the program was provided. Commissioners were advised that the Housing Rehab Program provides small grants and larger loans that enable eligible homeowners to make needed improvements to their homes, thereby allowing them to remain in their homes. Commissioner Casey discussed Alternative "B" with fellow Commissioners. He questioned whether agencies had self-deselected themselves based on program criteria and whether or not the criteria needed to be modified for future grant years. He also questioned whether staff had noticed gaps in any particular areas. Mr. Erickson advised that staff was comfortable with the process and that they had sent out notices about the grant funding program to over 200 agencies, so did not feel that any agencies were being overlooked. He suggested that the Commission might wish to consider establishing priorities for the next funding year similar to the Human Services Commission. Commissioner Casey questioned options for increasing the coordination of funding among Tri- Valley cities. He also commented on the decision-making process for the various cities. Mr. Erickson advised that a good degree of collaboration already existed between the cities of Livermore and Pleasanton, particularly related to human services, and that agencies generally base their funding requests on the number of Pleasanton residents to be served. Mr. Erickson provided information regarding the corrected amount of funding being recommended for CRIL. A motion was made by Commissioner Mermelstein, seconded by Commissioner Lopez, recommending City Council consider the following funding allocations from the Lower Income Housing Fund: $10,000 Community Resources for Independent Living — Housing and Independent Living Services for Disabled $50,000 Eden Council for Hope &Opportunity— Housing Counseling Services $ 5,000 Eden Council for Hope & Opportunity— Reverse Mortgage Counseling $65,000 TOTAL ROLL CALL VOTES: AYES: Commissioners Casey, Lopez, Mermelstein, Welsh, and Chairperson Probert. NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Page - 2 -