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Commissioner Rowland thought combining the two Commissions would allow for additional synchronization, but was not sure it provides greater results for the community. She also felt merging would reduce local representation for the community. Commissioner Wilson was informed by Mr. Bocian that the Housing Commission did not have any subcommittees, but was involved with larger community efforts, such as the Kottinger Place Task Force and the Housing Element Update process. Commissioner Jhanwar agreed with comments made by Commissioner Roby. He indicated that if the Commissions were merged he would favor a five (5) to seven (7) member Commission, but would like to be provided with additional information. Commissioner Lambert commented on the recent joint meeting with the City of Livermore Human Services Commission and dental care needs that would likely need to be steered by the Human Services Commission, and could possibly be overlooked if the two Commissions were merged. Chairperson Nagler felt Commissioners needed to place more emphasis on identifying how grant dollars are used to maximize human service needs when making recommendations to the City Council. He agreed that the focus of the Human Services Commission could be lost having a large number of Commissioners on a combined Commission and consideration should be given to having only five (5) to seven (7) Commissioners who had specialties in specific area. Chairperson Nagler also felt that this Commission was proactively trying to respond to community needs, while the Housing Commission functioned more on overseeing programs and housing needs within its jurisdiction. He felt the two Commissions had very different approaches. Commissioner Wright felt Commissioners should know what the affects were going to be by combining the two Commissions and the loss of community involvement was an important factor that needs to be seriously considered. Commissioner Roby indicated he was not prepared to make a decision at this time on merging the two Commissions and thought other options might be possible. He wanted to learn more about the Housing Commissions thoughts on the merge. Commissioner Rowland indicated that members of the Housing Commission had been quite vocal at its last meeting and were not in favor of the merge. Commissioner Roby felt the Human Services Commission had taken on some things that were out of its element and should focus more on policy. Mr. Bocian reviewed with Commissioners their comments, which included considering having seven (7) members on a merged Commission since phasing for Options 1 and 2 would take too long, and whether staff should continue to provide additional information or stop. He provided information on how the Housing Commission Board of Commissioners had operated in the past and advised that staff was impartial with the recommendation to merge the two Commissions. Commissioner Wilson felt the Housing Commission dealt with matters that were required by law, whereas the Human Services Commission dealt with community needs and compassion. He Human Services Commission Minutes November 2, 2011 Page 2