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Penny Andersen, Abode Services, Tenant Based Rental Assistance for Tri-Valley Housing Scholarship Program— Funding Requested: $50,000 - Information about the services provided by Abode Services was provided to the Commission. They were advised that the program assists low and very low income students who are enrolled in school. The goal of the program is to provide housing subsidies for 6 participants throughout a year. However, due to funding limitations for case management services combined with increasing rents, particularly in Pleasanton, the agency has been serving fewer participants. During the past year, the agency served four households with a total of 14 people, some of which were disabled. Ms. Andersen acknowledged that this is a costly program but clarified that about two-thirds of the total funding goes directly for rent subsidies and is not related to the provision of case management services. She added that Abode provides a case manager one day per week at Las Positas College. A motion was made by Commissioner Casey, seconded by Commissioner Welsh, recommending to City Council that HOME funds in the amount of$50,000 be allocated for the Abode Services Tenant Based Rental Assistance for Tri-Valley Housing Scholarship Program. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Casey, Mermelstein, Welsh, and Chairperson Probert. NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Lopez Mills Seibel, Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center, Community Stabilization Program — Funds Requested: $30,000 - The Commission was advised that this is a HUD approved program and a great resource for many in the area. Information was provided about assistance provided for foreclosure issues, tax preparations, homebuyer education, and Tri-Valley area workshops. The program also provides assistance in finding affordable housing for Pleasanton residents and is trying to do outreach with local businesses. A motion was made by Commissioner Welsh, seconded by Commissioner Mermelstein, recommending City Council allocate funding in the amount of$30,000 from the HOME funds for the Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center Community Stabilization Program. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Mermelstein, Welsh, and Chairperson Probed. NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Casey and Lopez. Mr. Erickson advised that the Commission's funding recommendations would be presented to City Council for consideration at their April 17, 2012 meeting. Page- 3 -