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THE CITY OF CITY COUNCIL — it u '�` HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION L€ASANTON© WORKSHOP February 11, 2014 Community Services TITLE: REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE HUMAN SERVICES NEEDS ASSESSMENT: STRATEGIC PLAN SUMMARY In 2012, the Eastern Alameda County 2011 Human Services Needs Assessment: Findings Reports was adopted by the City Council and Human Services Commission. At the direction of the Pleasanton City Council, the Human Services Commission was to discuss next steps towards the implementation of the Human Services Needs Assessment: Findings Report. On April 13, 2013, the City Council adopted its Annual Work Plan for 2013-2015 which included the development of a Strategic Plan for the Human Services Needs Assessment. The Strategic Plan will assist the Commission with the analysis of the data pertaining to local needs, prioritize the issues, identify resources, and develop goals and strategies for meeting those objectives. In June 2013, the Human Services Commission and staff began working with its consultants Resource Development Associates (RDA) in developing the Strategic Plan. Resource Development Associates has recently completed the Strategic Plan and will be presenting the document and its process to the City Council and the Human Services Commission at their joint workshop on February 11, 2014. Staff is requesting that the City Council and Human Services Commission receive the presentation and provide comment. RECOMMENDATION • Review and discuss the Human Services Needs Assessment: Strategic Plan; • Receive public input; and • Provide clarifying input to Resource Development Associates as necessary to refine the Strategic Plan. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Funding allocated to develop the Strategic Plan was approved at $19,000; however, an additional $2,800 was allocated to the project for two (2) additional workshops. The project is currently budgeted in FY2014/15 Operating Budget in account#011501.