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Commissioner Clare asked about Phase II and implementation of paratransit services study. She indicated that she would like for this program to go further than just an assessment and should be made a priority for the commission. Commissioner Hayes agreed. Mr. Dolan advised that if it is a priority for the commission, City Council would need to know. Commissioner Wright indicated that she was interested in the homelessness project and commented on a grant that Alameda County had received from the Federal Government. Mr. Ingram commented on the HEAP grant needed from Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore for crisis intervention. Commissioner Wright talked about crisis intervention being taken over by CityServe. Mr. Ingram provided information on the differences between CityServe and Abode advising that a framework is being worked on to provide to City Council. Commissioner Hayes discussed with Mr. Ingram data regarding the number of homeless and he advised that a count will be available in early spring or summer from Alameda County. Commissioner Clare felt an initial study had already been completed and further data would be forthcoming. Mr. Dolan felt it would not be inappropriate to bring information forward to City Council on this matter and the goal to turn this into an actionable item and something more applicable to this location. Commissioner Wright suggested taking the work that had already been conducted by staff and putting it together with recommendation from the commission. Commissioner Hayes questioned whether what is being done by Ms. Hopkins is in the right category. Commissioner Brumm questioned whether homelessness has not been a priority for City Council for a number of years. Mr. Dolan advised that higher numbers available now is putting forward more awareness on this issue. Commissioner Brumm wondered if everyone identified in the count would like shelter, and if not, whether ways of providing them with a place to shower and get food has been considered. Commissioner Hayes discussed the Bernal Community Farm project and making it ADA accessible so all members of the community can participate. Commissioner Brumm felt Sunflower Hill could be a partner in this. Commissioner Subramaniam asked about Health and Safety Issues and Policies mentioned on page 12 of the Work Plan and questioned who would be on the subcommittee. Mr. Ingram advised that a subcommittee was already in place made up with representatives from commissioners, staff and Pleasanton Unified School District. Chairperson Parikh questioned whether the commission would like to add another project to those already identified as human service priorities. Commissioner Hayes asked about a communication plan that would let people in the Tri-Valley know about services available. Commissioner Clare agreed that this was something the commission needed to be working on. Mr. Dolan suggested that if it is something that will Human Services Commission February 6, 2019 Page 3