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Councilmember Narum thanked Ms. Olson and her staff for obtaining a clean report and noted the strong position the City is in by having enough liquid funds to pay of its debts. Councilmember Testa commented on the CAFR and noted that it has valuable information. She expressed concern regarding the pension liability and noted it has serious implications. Councilmember Brown also noted that the CAFR includes very valuable information. She also noted how important the rate of return from CaIPERS is to the City's debt and paying that down is a priority. Mayor Thorne congratulated staff on their efforts in obtaining a clean report. MOTION: It was m/s by Pentin/Narum to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and other related audits for the year ending June 30, 2018. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Pentin, Testa, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None 15. Consider adoption of the Human Services Needs Assessment Strategic Plan Update and receive presentation by Sue Compton, CEO Axis Community Health regarding new dental clinic Director of Library and Recreation Heidi Murphy provided an update related to the 2014/16 Needs Assessment Strategic Plan. The original adopted strategic plan helped to provide structure and direction to respond to human services needs in the community. She reported that five public workshops were held to obtain community input and ensure the strategic plan meets the community's needs. Recreation Manager Jay Ingram presented the plan objectives to City Council. The purpose of the update was to better understand current human services' needs, to guide the future Human Services Commission recommendations, and to provide recent information in preparation for a 2021 Eastern Alameda County Human Services Needs Assessment (EACHSNA). Mr. Ingram reported that five public workshops were held which included gathering information related to homelessness in the Tri-Valley, senior citizen services, behavioral health, transportation services, access, domestic violence and child abuse. Information gathered will be utilized to form the strategic plan. The update focuses on mission, vision and values, most critical systematic challenges, most critical human services need, strategic actions, organizational priorities and organization actions. In regard to most critical systematic challenges, Mr. Ingram reported that there is a lack of a centralized database between the service providers. He noted there are citizen transportation and connectivity service issues due to the organizations being located in other areas. Regarding the most critical human service needs, Mr. Ingram reported that homelessness in the Tri-Valley is now on the City Council Work plan and that homeless service providers require infrastructure assistance related to the provision of shelter services. In regard to organizational priorities, Mr. Ingram reported the priorities were reduced to three focus areas: continuing to strengthen working relationships, education of Commissioners, and evaluating, promoting and documenting Commission successes. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 February 5, 2019