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Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l)). In October 2014,the cities of Pleasanton and Livermore formed a multi-jurisdictional subcommittee specifically to discuss policies and priorities for incorporation into the FY 2015-19 Consolidated Plan. The subcommittee,comprised of commission and staff representatives from both cities, held two open public meetings which resulted in an updated set of common regional priorities for incorporation into the Con Plan. In addition to the Tri-Valley Human Services Needs Assessment referenced earlier,the recent Housing Element update process provided another significant opportunity for public input regarding goals, policies,and programs for the City's future housing development. The Housing.Elemen#process (which started in early 2014 and culminated in early 2015 with certification by the.State)was conducted in collaboration with PMC,a consultant specializing in the preparation of local housing elements. The process involved two public community workshops, stakeholder consultations, and focus group,/ meetings that took place throughout 2014. Stakeholder meetings involved participation from both non- profit and for-profit groups, including Community Resources for Independent Living(CRIL), Neighborhood Solutions, Community Housing Developers,Citizens for a Caring Community, Sunflower Hill,the JRB Group,Tri-Valley REACH,Satellite Affordable Housing, MidPen Housing, ROEM Development Corporation, Ponderosa Homes,Habitat for Humanity,and local/real estate representatives. /' / The City of Pleasanton collaborates with Livermore and Dublin to hold two annual grant kickoff meetings in early December. The City maintains an active database of potential interested parties and uses it to send out notification of grant funding opportunities-at the beginning of every application cycle (early December). The list currently includes approximately 250 nonprofit agencies, individuals, and other interested parties. In addition,ads are-placed in local newspapers(including the Pleasanton Weekly which is distributed to every household in Pleasanton) and on the City's web site. Representatives from'approximately 60 agencies(primarily non-profit) and other interested parties attended the annual meetings held in December 2014 and were able to use these opportunities to learn and provide feedback regarding policies and programs of relevance to the Consolidated Plan. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families,families with children,veterans,and unaccompanied youth)and persons at risk of homelessness The EveryOne Home Plan has been adopted by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and all 14 cities, and endorsed by numerous community organizations. Consolidated Plan PLEASANTON 6 0MB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015)