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Attachment 3 Commissioners were advised that CityServe are direct service providers working with other Tri- Valley providers to create individual action plans to help prevent people from living on the streets and in their cars. They were advised that the team is working hard to assist people and get landlords willing to accept vouchers. Work is taking place on homeless prevention by not only intervening but also preventing homelessness and evictions. Commissioners were provided information about HIPPA Compliance requirements and CityServe being able to bring to the attention of local cities more information about homeless individuals, as well as details about the many homeless who have been Tri-Valley residents for many years. Commissioner Gaidos was provided information about the $100,000 CityServe received in impact funds with a comment that $16,000 of the funds was for motel vouchers quickly being diminished. Additionally, Commissioner Gaidos was advised that CitySery was requesting funding in the amount of$100K from Pleasanton, $30K from Livermore, and $25K from Dublin and hope other funding and private fundraising efforts will provide over $400K. Commissioner Galvin questioned if the agency would provide reports and homeless census information on a regular basis for the Commission to review. He was advised that CitySery would likely be providing such information by year-end and 'Invincible Homeless' is something that CitySery is working towards in order to try and obtain a better accounting of the actual number of homeless in the Tri-Valley. Commissioner Kiziloglu asked about the number of homeless with children in Pleasanton. She was advised that the numbers are not available, but it appears that the homeless are mainly individual men and women, however, there are a large number who are living paycheck to paycheck in motels that CitySery is helping. Commissioner Kiziloglu questioned if CityServe are able to get people into Coordinated Entry. She was advised that CitySery does not do that but does provide a referral card and provides assistance to help people work through the process. CitySery also works directly with the 2-1-1 agency and with the Tri-Valley cities and is supported by faith-based community and individuals. Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL) / Housing & Independent Living Services — Mr. Galvan thanked the City of Pleasanton for the continued support of CRIL and commented on the independent services they provide for supporting independent living and housing services to low- and very-low income Pleasanton residents. He provided information about the expanded travel program. Habitat for Humanity/ Housing Rehabilitation Program — Commissioner Galvin asked about the use of allocated funds and was advised that there is still a need for repairs and Habitat is trying to revamp aspects of the program and getting information out about the program . He was advised there seems to be an issue with low-income and need. Mr. Hernandez commented on the issue Habitat has been facing with having people interested in getting work done but has been experiencing a great deal of difficulty in getting contractors willing to do small jobs. Commissioner Galvin stated he could provide names to staff of people who would be interested in these jobs. Commissioner Kiziloglu asked for confirmation that those needing work to be done were seniors. Mr. Hernandez advised they were not necessarily seniors but were low-income. Chairperson Soby agreed that many people in the area are in need of help. Commissioner Welsh discussed with Mr. Hernandez the City of Pleasanton's requirements for Page - 3 -