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