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requests had been reviewed by the Human Services Commission at their March 2, 2016 meeting, and four remaining requests are to be considered by the Housing Commission. Ms. Reisner reviewed with Commissioners a pie chart showing the distribution requests. Commissioner Meyers had questions about homeless services and whether there was any overlap between requests reviewed by the Human Services Commission and those to be reviewing by the Housing Commission. Commissioner Lombardo opening the meeting for agency presentations. Abode Services (Tri- Valley Rapid Rehousing Program: Tenant -Based Rental Assistance / Case Management / Gap Assistance) — Jessica Delaney — provided information about the Rapid Rehousing Program and the efforts being made by the agency to remove any barrier that people may encounter. She advised that the program helps those in in need pay rent when they have lost jobs for a minimum of six months. Ms. Delaney commented on two Pleasanton households that are receiving assistance through the Scholarship Program, incentives being offered to landlords, and shared data about the Tri - Valley Housing Scholarship Program. Commissioner Soby questioned the success of the Rapid Rehousing Program in the Tri - Valley area if necessary steps have not yet been established with landlords, etc. He felt that subsidies would need to be substantial. Commissioner Lombardo discussed the Housing Scholarship Program's stake in the City of Pleasanton. He also questioned whether Pleasanton residents would benefit from any funding that might be allocated for the Rapid Rehousing Program. Ms. Delaney provided information about the programs requirements and advised that applicants would need to go through a strong screening process. Commissioner Lombardo was advised by Ms. Delaney that applicants would be directed to a more suitable program, should they not be able to meet rent requirements. Commissioner Meyers confirmed this was a program for the Tri - Valley area and questioned whether funding was being requested from other cities. She also asked about other requirements applicants may be required to fulfill to participate in the Rapid Rehousing Program. Commissioner Lombardo questioned whether a different amount of funding was being requested from the other cities. He also asked about the number of Pleasanton residents being served by Adode in other programs. Commissioner Soby asked Ms. Delaney whether people participating in the program were low to very-low income. CRIL - Community Resources for Independent Living (Housing Services for Disabled) — Michael Gawan — discussed CRIL's work with people with disabilities and the agency's focus in helping provide them with accessible housing assistance, independent living services, and other things to help disabled members of the community. Commissioner Lombardo was informed by Mr. Gawan that people in the program have a variety of different disabilities and the agency works with them teaching them how to connect with other programs, etc. Commissioner Soby was informed that a total twelve (12) Pleasanton residents are currently in Page -3-