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Mr. Hernandez advised that the CAPER summarizes CDBG and other housing and human <br />services projects for low and moderate -income persons supported by the City during fiscal year <br />2018-19. Agencies have been asked to provide an oral presentation of their program <br />accomplishments for housing related projects that were funded through the Housing and Human <br />Services Grant HHSG Program for 2018-19. <br />Chairperson Soby opened the meeting for agency presentations: <br />Tri -Valley REACH — Housing Preventative Maintenance/Repair, Kay Kinq — noted that the <br />agency had expended the $12,000 award they received on numerous maintenance projects. <br />She discussed the increase in people with AMI and the importance of being able to provide <br />housing to these people with disabilities. Ms. King commented on upcoming projects and being <br />able to provide the Commission with before and after photos of these projects. Commissioners <br />were provided information about remodeling of two homes that will provide REACH with extra <br />rooms and the purchase of two townhomes in Livermore that will be tenant occupied by October <br />of this year. Ms. King advised that Tri -Valley REACH is dedicated to finding homes for those <br />with disabilities and would not be able to do what they do without the support of the City of <br />Pleasanton. <br />Commissioner Galvin asked about putting people with Section 8 and 30% AMI in these homes <br />Ms. King advised that she was not sure about the process. <br />CRIL — Housing & Independent Living Services, Michael Galvan — thanked the City for its <br />support of CRIL. He commented on people looking for housing and information about layering <br />with a grant from MTC they are able to provide. Additional information included the work they <br />do with the CalFresh Food benefit program, issues with MediCal and food benefits, and being <br />able to connect people with other services. Mr. Galvan discussed connecting people through <br />the 2020 Census to make sure everyone is counted and continuation with the high school bus <br />program. <br />Habit for Humanity — Housing Rehabilitation Program, Jen Gray — reiterated information she <br />provided at the June Commission meeting in which she discussed the County and Pleasanton <br />Rehab programs. She advised that six projects had been completed during the last year with <br />the funding provided and six applicants had been turned down because they had too many <br />assets. Ms. Gray advised that two applications have been approved for the next year and six <br />more applications have been sent out to be completed. Habit for Humanity is promoting the <br />program and hopes to complete eight projects during the next year. <br />Commissioner Duggan asked about asset limitations, and Mr. Hernandez advised that the City <br />of Pleasanton current requirement of including the net family assets of applicants in the income <br />calculation to determine eligibility is disqualifying potential applicants. He commented on <br />discussions he has had with Ms. Gray about making some changes to the program. <br />Chairperson Soby commented on the amount of funds shown in the Habit for Humanity report <br />and questioned whether they were going to reach the limit. Ms. Gray provided information <br />about discussions she has had with staff. Chairperson Soby asked about the program Habitat <br />for Humanity has with the City of Pleasanton and the agency's involvement with the new <br />Alameda County program. Ms. Gray provided information and commented on the number of <br />new applicants and additional trade people that are now involved. <br />ECHO Housing — Housinq Counseling Services, Margie Rocha — thanked the City of Pleasanton <br />Page - 4 - <br />