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Chairperson Carlucci was provided details by Ms. Braxton and the Lions Club District 4 and the <br /> area it covers. <br /> Chairperson Carlucci closed the meeting for agency presentations at 6:45 p.m. <br /> Mr. Ingram advised commissioners that representatives from other agencies were available to <br /> answer questions. He then reviewed Attachment 1 for Item 3 that outlined the staff <br /> recommended funding allocations for the Human Services funding requests. <br /> Mr. Hernandez provided Commissioner Bedegi with information about the 15% CDBG cap <br /> amount and the formula used by HUD, noting that the actual amount has not yet been provided <br /> to the city by HUD which means the funding available could change. He also provided <br /> information on why agencies received full funding from the City of Pleasanton for the prior year. <br /> Commissioner Bedegi asked Mr. Ingram to comment on why staff was not recommending <br /> funding for the three agencies indicated. Mr. Ingram commented on low rankings these agencies <br /> received from commissioners when considered on Zoomgrants, potential duplication of services, <br /> and amount of funds already committed for the programs. <br /> Commissioners agreed to consider each of the applications and ask questions of agency <br /> representatives when necessary. <br /> Axis Community Health — Sue Compton <br /> Mr. Ingram discussed with commissioners the Axis Community Health capital project and their <br /> request being for $200,000 but $214,474 being the amount staff recommend. He commented on <br /> capital funds remaining and the determination to award all of those to Axis since there were no <br /> other agencies requesting funds for capital projects. <br /> Ms. Compton provided Commissioner Powers with information about the new service site <br /> advising the Axis hopes to finalize details on the property by July 1 and if everything falls into <br /> place expect renovations to take about 18 months. <br /> Culinary Angels — Lisa McNaney <br /> Commissioner Hayes felt Culinary Angels was an amazing program and encouraged them to <br /> contact the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance as an alternative for funding should they not receive <br /> HHSG funds. <br /> Open Heart Kitchen — Denise Bridges <br /> No questions from the commission. <br /> Spectrum Community Services— Carries Oldes <br /> No questions from the commission. <br /> Tri-Valley Haven (Food Pantry) — Christine Dillman <br /> Ms. Dillman advised the Tri-Valley Haven opened the new food pantry February 22 and a <br /> celebration is planned for March 17. <br /> Human Services Commission Minutes <br /> March 2,20222 <br /> Page 3 <br />