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