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The review processes followed by both the Housing Commission (HC) and Human Services Commission (HSC) were similar to last year. Table A in Attachment 1 provides the combined FY2017 HHSG Grant recommendations from the Commissions and Staff. Applications Recommended for Public Services Funding The City has allocated General Fund money to support the provision of important human services in Pleasanton. These local funds are supplemented by federal CDBG funds (the City can utilize up to 15% of its annual CDBG grant to fund "public services"). Public services applications were reviewed by the Human Services Commission at its March 1 meeting. The minutes from the meeting are included as Attachment 2. The HSC reviewed applications through the online grants management system and evaluated projects against the funding priorities it adopted in November 2016 (based on the most recent Tri-Valley Human Services Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan). The 2017 HSC funding priorities are as follows: A) NEED 1. There is a need for this activity/service. 2. The need has been clearly identified. 3. The data or information supplied by the agency shows how this activity/service will address the need. 4. The activity/service prevents or alleviates an identified problem. B) BENEFIT 1. The applicant demonstrates clearly the number of Pleasanton residents who will benefit from the activity/service in relation to the level of funding requested from the City of Pleasanton. 2. The beneficiaries are an appropriate target group (lower income residents, handicapped, elderly, youth, etc.) 3. The funding of this activity/service benefits low and very low income(rather than moderate income) residents. Greater consideration will be given to agencies which serve individuals from the lowest income categories. 4. The activity/service benefits deteriorated neighborhoods. C) ORGANIZATION 1. The agency has an established track record of good performance. 2. The agency is accountable for its programs. 3. The agency's goals for this activity/service are realistic and achievable. 4. The agency's overall guiding philosophy is consistent with this activity/service. 5. The agency collaborates with other non-profits and has a broad base of community support. 6. The agency's staffing is qualified and adequate to provide this activity/service in a timely manner. 7. The application is complete(in accordance with the application checklist provided). Applications were scored and ranked by the HSC in the online system. Staff then used those scores as the basis for developing an initial funding recommendation. On March 1, the HSC held a hearing for grant applicants during which they heard presentations from new applicants/projects and from other applicants prior to their funding deliberation. The following Table 4 provides a summary of the programs reviewed by the HSC and their funding recommendations. Page 4 of 11