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Attachment 2 THE CITY OF Human Services "' • —` Commission LE ASANTONO Minutes City Council Chamber - 200 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, CA March 7, 2018 — 6:00 p.m. MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMISSION 4. Consider Recommendation to Allocate Housing and Human Services Grant (HHSC) Funds for Fiscal Year 2018/19 Mr. Ingram reviewed a PowerPoint presentation on the Housing and Human Services Grants Process and provided information about the Brown Rules. Commissioners were advised that approximately $448,213 would be available for FY 2018/19 funding recommendations, with approximately $206,379 being provided from the General Fund, and a projected $241,781 from federal CDBG funds. A total of 28 applications have been received for a total funding request of $1,154,575. Most public services projects have applied and received funds prior, and three applicants requesting funding did not apply for funds last year. Mr. Ingram commented on addressing local service gaps and projects not being recommended for funding. He asked Commissioners to consider whether programs/projects address core safety services or identify service gaps when making their funding recommendations. Mr. Hernandez commented on agencies and their projects to be considered for funding by the Housing Commission, advising that funding for these projects would come from federal HOME funds and funds from the Lower Income Housing Fund (LIHF). He provided information about the Abode Services Rapid Rehousing and Outreach projects and the counseling services provided by ECHO Housing. Additionally, Mr. Hernandez commented on the services provided to Pleasanton residents by Habitat for Humanity. Chairperson Hayes opened the meeting for requested agency presentations at 6:18 p.m. Axis Community Health, Sue Compton - Phase 2 of Capital Project for Dental Services — commented on the lack of dental care in the Tri-Valley and the mission to provide such a service as soon as possible. She advised that Axis is looking for a suitable site, because their current space is already at capacity. Ms. Compton advised that Axis received $175,000 from the three tri-valley cities for FY 2017/18, but anticipate the project is going to require about $3M. A Needs Assessment has been conducted that determines approximately six (6) dental chairs will be needed, but nine (9) would be better. She discussed issues with finding appropriate real estate but advised that they are looking at two properties that may be viable Human Services Commission March 7, 2018 Page 1