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volunteer organization and all funds received would go to help Pleasanton residents receive the care they need. Commissioner Roby questioned Ms. Andrade-Wax on whether this would be considered "pass-through" binding. She suggested staff take into consideration Commissioner Nagler's earlier comment that should the Commission agree to provide funding, that staff work with the applicant. Commissioner Clare liked the idea that funds would be given directly to service providers rather than paying for overhead. Commissioner Wright noted that Hope Hospice provides similar services and wondered whether there was any relationship with them and Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies. Ms. Wing advised they were not a hospice care organization. Commissioner Wright also commented on the fact that Pleasanton's City Manager, Nelson Fiahlo, is a board member for Sandra J. Wing. Ms. Andrade-Wax advised there was no conflict of interest because Mr. Fiahlo received no compensation from the organization, and voting on funding recommendations is done only by City Council and not City staff. Commissioner Rowland appreciates what is being targeted with the program and was interested in the services they provided. She questioned how they would serve those of low- income, etc. Ms. Wing advised that funds would go to low-income individuals through partnerships with other organizations. Kelly Dulka & Kenny Altenburg. Id-Valley YMCA, Sharing Community Resources with Those in Need — provided the Commission with information about the program and the services provided by YMCA. He discussed needs that are not being met, and the programs they were able to provide without any funding, and the collaborations they have established with other organizations. Mr.Altenburg advised that the YMCA is posed to implement this new project, but is in need of funds to add a staff position to do this. YMCA hopes to hire someone who will be able to build relationships with other organizations and businesses. Mr. Altenburg advised that the $19,000 that was allocated in funding last year is now being spent and the budget in their application has been amended to reflect this. Chairperson Berger asked about expending the $19,000 in the last 3 months of the funding cycle. Ms. Dulka provided information regarding provision of the $19,000 and the funds not being available for carry-over. She provided additional information about the items they are able to provide and the YMCA not being able to match resources with the needs. Commissioner Wright questioned if the YMCA has a place to store the items they were receiving and was advised by Ms. Dulka that the YMCA is still looking to establish a place. Currently all items are being stored in their offices. Commissioner Wright agreed that resources and staffing needs need to come together. Mr. Altenburg noted that the YMCA is poised to move forward on this project. Gina Gourley, East Bay Innovations, .Ramping Up for Independence — advised that EBI had completed a successful series and served 19 households. Since a number of questions had Human Services Commission - March 5, 2015 Page 6