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Research Fair with the cities of Pleasanton and Livermore, fair housing counseling services, workshops for renters, home seeking services, and rental assistance for low-income households. Ms. Rocha advised that services are critical for people who hope to remain living in the tri-valley area. Commissioner Kizilolgu commented on the number of families assisted and wondered how many were helped so they could remain in their homes. Ms. Rocha indicated she did not have numbers readily available but could provide them to the Commission. She advised the ECHO also informs individuals on their rights, so they can make educated decisions to stay in their homes. ECHO has two staff persons and work closely with Abode. Habitat for Humanity, Jan Gray- provided information about Habitat, the services they provide and their resources. She advised that Habitat responded to a City of Pleasanton RFP in the fall of 2016 seeking an administrator for the city's Housing Rehab Program. Ms. Gray commented on the amount of time it takes to service and process people through the program and people in the program being the vulnerable, seniors, and disabled. She provided information about the program and the number of people being served. She advocated for the Commission to continue funding this program. Commissioner Galvin questioned what the action should be of the commission and Commissioner Kizilolgu wondered why funds remain unused. Ms. Gray provided information about the number of jobs being processed and the number of people in the pipeline with other jobs to be considered, and the need for funds to pay for this work. Commissioner Kizilolgu indicated she understood that construction projects take time but felt grant funds could be better used for other human needs. Ms. Gray disagreed stating that many people are living in substandard conditions. Mr. Hernandez clarified for Commissioner Kizilolgu that the funds being requested by Habitat are federal HOME Funds that have restrictions that apply. Chairperson Soby discussed with Ms. Gray whether Habitat would be able to spend funds before the next funding cycle. Ms. Gray commented on staff's recommendation and why they will be able to do with the funds. She provided information on how the Housing Rehabilitation Program is set up. Commissioner Kizilolgu discussed Attachment 3 of the Staff Report and wondered why more funds were being allocated. Commissioner Welsh commented on restrictions and use of HOME funds. Ms. Gray provided information about the use for affordable housing for low-income and applying funds to Habitat makes sense based on the reasoning given by staff. Abode Services /Tri-Valley Rapid Re-Housing Program, Juan Guel, Jr. — reviewed information from their February 2018 presentation. Commissioner Kizilolgu questioned whether the number of people they had assisted were families and wondered how they came up with the funding amount and the number of families they will assist. She also asked why funds had not been used from the previous year. Mr. Guel advised that information was provided based on numbers from the previous year and the projections they make. He also advised that changes and phasing had been made to the program and commented on transitions in the new model. Commissioner Kizilolgu was provided information on the number of Pleasanton residents served Housing Commission March 15, 2018 Page 3