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Mr. Ingram provided a PowerPoint presentation and noted that in the City of Pleasanton Human Services Needs Assessment Updated Strategic Plan 2018-2022, the commission recommended the strategic action to Revise Human Services Commission Grant -making Protocols/RFPS including exploration of multi-year contracts with core safety -met service providers, He advised that at the April 17, 2018 meeting, City Council authorized the exploration of a multi-year service agreement concept that would help address the Tri -Valley's most critical human service needs. Commissioners were informed that while this agenda item will ultimately lead to exploring a multi-year service agreement, the commission first needs to identify a Tri -Valley critical human service need from the seven needs addressed in the City of Pleasanton Human. Services Needs Assessment Updated Strategic Plan. 2018-2020. Commissioner Clare asked about service. provider initiatives and Commissioner Hayes questioned whether funds would be taken from the grant allocated funds and expressed concern about any possible negative impact this might have on other programs and services. She was concerned about funds not being able to support these other entities. Mr. Ingram advised that staff is recommending .Mental Health / Behavioral Health as the most critical human service need that should be identified. Commissioner Clare asked for information about the previous years funding allocation. She indicated she likes the staff recommendation and didn't believe much funding had been given to this in.the past. Mr. Ingram provided information about the previous year's funding amount. Commissioner Hayes asked for confirmation that other agencies would be allowed to request funding in the same area, if one organization was being awarded. a multi-year service contract. Mr. Ingram provided Commissioner Carlucci information about the RFP process and advised Commissioner Powers that agencies likes Child Care Links/Hively and -Tri -Valley Haven would still be eligible to apply for grant.funding. Chairperson Parikh wished to consider other items as a critical human service need or could accept the staff recommendation. Commissioner Carlucci stated this was the need that jumped out to him. . Commissioner Hayes questioned whether accepting this critical need meant it would remain the priority for five year. Mr. Ingram confirmed that would be the case, but that the commission could also choose an additional priority the next year. Chairperson Parikh suggested the commission identify its most critical human service need and recommend the amount -of funds it would like to be recommended. Mr. Ingram and commissioners discussed reasons for including a funding amount. Commissioner Hayes questioned whether the critical need title should be. changed to Health Care / Behavioral Health. Commissioners discussed this and Commissioner Carlucci Human Services Commission August 7, 2019 Page 5 . .