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Chairperson Roby asked if any other agency representatives would like to present to the Commission. Abode Services — Tri-Valley Housing Scholarship Program Case Management, Penny Andersen - thanked the Commission for their past support and provided an update on their program. Ms. Andersen advised that five households had been served with two of the graduates currently living and working in Pleasanton. She advised that Pleasanton is meeting all goals and all contributions and grants are important for the program. Mr. Erickson confirmed with Ms. Andersen that the funding application was for Case Management services. Chairperson Roby closed the meeting for agency presentations at 5:38 p.m. Mr. Erickson reaffirmed for the Commission that Capital Rehab funds could only be used for Capital projects. He also discussed the funding recommendations made by staff. Commissioner Nagler felt the Commission should consider funding requests that meet what has been defined in the Needs Assessment. Commissioner Berger agreed, but felt all requests should be carefully considered. Commissioner Wright felt decisions should not be based solely on what has been outlined in the Needs Assessment and Chairperson Roby and Commissioner Clare thought the rankings from the ZoomGrants review should also be taken into consideration. Commissioner Jhanwar felt some consideration should be given as to how an agency used funds they were allocated for the previous year. Commissioners all agreed that it was important to take into account what had been identified in the Needs Assessment when making decisions about grant funding. The Commission took a dinner-break from 6:10 — 6:35 p.m. Chairperson Roby indicated that he would like to support all of the agencies in some way, but was open to hear how other Commissioners would like to proceed. Commissioner Jhanwar supported that recommendation. Commissioner Wright asked for additional information regarding the Spectrum and ValleyCare Meals on Wheels programs. Commissioner Nagler agreed and indicated he was concerned about how to allocate funds for this request. Commissioner Berger questioned whether the ValleyCare program served only Livermore, while Spectrum was serving both cities. Commission Berger discussed with staff the possibility of removing the $15,000 allocated for Abode Services from the City General Fund so these funds could be allocated elsewhere, perhaps to the YMCA, and having funding for the Abode program considered by the Housing Commission. Human Services Commission Minutes March 6,2013 Page 5