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groups for mental illness. They advised that their group meets weekly for 90-minutes, is led by two facilitators who receive a small stipend, attendees have doubled for receiving this free service, and this is the only program like this in the Tri-Valley. Ms. Thorne provided an update on the program for which they received funding the prior year and advised that the current funding request would allow for them to continue providing this service to Pleasanton residents. Commissioners were advised that meetings are provided on a scheduled date and time, last for 90-minutes each time, and are peer-to-peer services with a facilitator. Demographics of attendees are 20, 30 and 40-year-olds and people with low-incomes and suffering with bipolar, anxiety and many other issues. Chairperson Sedlak was informed that funding would be used to advertise the program, provide stipends for facilitators, provide refreshments to meeting attendees, pay for liability insurance and rent to the church where meetings are held. Commissioner Rubino Brumm questioned how people were being referred to NAMI and Commissioner Hayes asked about other funding sources. Commissioner Parekh commented on similar services being provided by Bay Area Community Services. Chairperson Sedlak closed the meeting for presentations at 7:23 p.m. Commissioner Powers discussed with Mr. Hernandez the line item funding amount designated for Administration of the CDBG / HHSG Program. She also indicated she would like to see more funding allocated for item #3 —Axis Community Health /Triage Call Nurse. Commissioner Hayes stated she would like more funding allocated for item #2 —Axis Community Health / Dental Care for Low-Income Residents, noting this was a program built by the City of Pleasanton and should be supported by the commission to help provide services to the many people on the waiting list. Commissioner Parikh agreed. Commissioner Powers commented on the low number of people served by Tri-Valley Haven's Shiloh Domestic Violence Shelter and suggested the funding recommendation be reduced. Chairperson Sedlak asked staff to justify the funding recommendation for Partners for Change Tri-Valley Alleviation Program. Mr. Ingram advised that staff tries to recommend funding if it is a Tri-Valley organization. Commissioner Powers commented on the number of resources available to help people find jobs and was concerned about the funding recommendation for Chabot-LP/TV One Stop Career Center. Commissioner Parikh agreed and noted that the recommended amount was 50% of the requested amount. Human Services Commission March 4, 2020 Page 4