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Commissioners agreed to go through the list of recommendation, make their own recommendations needed be made to reach the funding amount available. funding requests, consider the staff , and then determine what changes Abode Services - Commissioners discussed the request from Abode Services and wondered whether there was a way for the program to be offered on a `fee for service' basis, and perhaps something that the Commission could consider in the future. Ms. Andrade -Wax confirmed that the Community Services Department receives about three calls per month, but the Police Department may be receiving more. Commissioner Hayes wondered whether the City of Pleasanton was considering doing a study similar to that being done in Livermore. Commissioner Roby questioned whether Abode Services would be able to provide the service if funds were not available from Pleasanton. Commissioner Clare agreed that there is a homeless issue in the City of Pleasanton and thought Abode would have had more information. Ms. Hopkins provided information about studies that have been completed. Chairperson Jhanwar and Commissioner Parekh were concerned about the numbers that had been indicated in the presentation. Commissioners also felt that Abode Services should have been in contact with the Pleasanton Police Department. Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation — Commissioner Roby was unsure about eliminating funding for this organization. Commissioner Wright noted that it was pass- through money and Commission Hayes commented on the cost of services being provided. Chabot Las Positas CCC District — Commissioners discussed the request for funding for the Tri- Valley Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Ms. Hopkins noted that staff felt the other funding request from this agency warranted funding consideration more than this one. Pleasanton Unified School District — Commissioner Clare questioned whether any of the funds from the Student Health Services program could be used for the College Preparation and Readiness program. She was advised by staff that this was not possible. Commissioner Parekh noted that the $50,000 request for the College Prep program was almost 25% of the fund the Commission had available to allocate. Commissioners questioned whether other educational services had been accessed for funding the program and discussed if the program merited consideration. Commissioner Roby had concerns about funding supplementary academic programs and whether information provided would be out of the realm of the family members /foster parents taking care of the students. Ms. Hopkins noted that PUSD was also applying to the Youth Commission for $7,500 for this same program. Commissioners discussed a minimum amount to consider for this program. Commissioner Wright indicated she had issues providing any funding for this program. Ms. Hopkins indicated the Commission could consider an amount and staff would work with Ms. Montgomery on how the funding would be used. Commissioner Sedlak felt that in order for the program to be beneficial it should commence with students at an early age. Human Services Commission March 2, 2016 Page 7