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in the process of putting together a leadership team and are talking about hiring additional people. Funding will allow for build -out of infrastructure. Commissioner Sedlak asked about location of a new facility and Mr. DiGiovanni advised that CityServe is still looking, but it would likely be in Livermore and the Multi -service Center. Commissioner Sedlak asked about the use of funds if a place is not found in Livermore. Mr. DiGiovanni advised that they hoped to have a place by July. Commissioner Wright asked Mr. DiGiovanni to confirm that a Livermore location was not yet firmed up. He stated that there was no signed contract, but conversations with the City .of Livermore are going well and space is available. Mr. Ingram commented on the availability of space in the City of Livermore, $60,000 being provided by both the City of Pleasanton and the C.ity of Livermore that will allow CityServe to move forward in finding a suitable location. NAMI Tri -Valley — Pleasanton Housing and Human Services Grant Application, Gwen Lewis — provided information about NAMI and the mission of the group advising that they provide support, resource and educational information, and the programs and services they provide. She commented on support groups, educational outreach, workshops and mental health first- aid services providers as well as the collaboration that takes place with other organizations. References were made to the Eastern Regional Needs Assessment and what needs were identified and the needs identified for the City of Pleasanton. Ms. Lewis commented on the needs that NAMI will be able to meet with the funds requested. A young man, Kendall, provided commissioners with information about the benefits of the program and how it helps individuals talk about 5150 issues and how to learn to cope with issues. He advised that being able to attend the meetings helps people learn how to make their lives more beneficial and prevent hospitalization. He advised that free services are hard to find and this would be a small investment for the City of Pleasanton to make that would provide a high return. Commissioner Clare asked for confirmation that the funding requested was not for salaries but would be to provide a stipend for facilitators. Commissioner Wright questioned whether a `National Model' was being used for the program and whether licensed individuals were involved. Kendall advised that peer counselors receive training and there is a set curriculum. Commissioner Hayes noted that the commission was unable to recommend the allocation of funding for administrative services and wondered how they could consider this program for funding. She questioned whether staff could provide any clarification on this. Commissioner Sedlak discussed fundraising mechanisms and funding from the National organization with Ms. Lewis. Kendall advised that the goal of the group is to get people to understand how to live. successfuIly with the illness. Human Services Commission March 6, 2019 Page 3