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Housing Program Manager Hernandez presented details of the action plan for the use of Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds, noting it is a requirement for the City to receive its annual allocation of CDBG funds, and will inform HUD of exactly what activities the funds will provide for, and addressed recommendations. Mayor Thorne opened the public hearing. Lara Calvert, Spectrum Community Services, reported the home-bound elderly rely on Spectrum Community Services' Meals-on-Wheels program for nutritious meals and safety and wellness checks. She indicated the City of Pleasanton has increased the amount of funding over the years and thanked the Human Services Commission for recommending 86% of the total request this year. She stated their demand has increased over 50% over the past two years and do not have enough funding to meet the demand. She asked the City to partner with them to reduce the Pleasanton wait list. Rick Schussel, Spectrum Community Services Volunteer, spoke in support of the program and reported the opportunity to interact with the home-bound elderly, face-to-face is just as important as the meals they receive. He thanked the City for its support and urged continued support. Sharon Aminy, 211.org Program Manager, Eden I & R, thanked the City for its past and current support and asked for continued support for the next fiscal year. She presented information regarding the 211 program and services it provides. Mayor Thorne closed the public hearing. Councilmember Pentin acknowledged the Human Services Commission and staff had to make difficult choices with limited funding allocations. He hoped that others can step forward to meet increasing needs. Councilmember Olson reiterated the need to find a way to increase the percentage of funds to more close match the requests, particularly in surplus years. He noted needs and the mix of needs has changed over the years, and felt that gaps in service delivery areas should be regularly evaluated. Councilmember Narum thanked the Commissions for their work and accepted the challenge of allocating limited funds to meet strategic gaps in services in the community. She agreed with considering multi-year contracts and using future surpluses to meet some of the community needs. Councilmember Brown thanked the Human Services Commission and staff for their work on this item and noted the importance of having the ability to increase funds in difficult years. She thanked volunteers and indicated she will support the motion. Mayor Thorne commented positively on the work of the Human Services Commission and voiced support for the motion. MOTION: It was m/s by Pentin/Olson to adopt and waive full reading of Resolution No. 18-1013 approving the allocation of Federal and City Funds relative to the Housing and Human Services Grant and Community Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2018-19; approved the Action Plan for the use of Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds; and directed staff to explore the multi-service contract model and consider how to increase the general funding in surplus years. Motion passed by the following vote: City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 April 17, 2018