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Abode Services—Tenant-Based Rental Assistance / Case Management Admin. & Gap Services— Lakea Williams and Tasha Jefferson Ms. Williams advised that Abode was requesting continued funding to be able to continue providing housing to homeless in the Pleasanton area and did not anticipate having any carry-over of funds from the previous year. She noted they are currently working with six Pleasanton participants and landlords. Because families are lower income struggling with expenses landlords are requesting double deposit amounts. Ms. Williams advised they have been able to house four families with whom they stay connected with on a weekly basis to determine that they are still employed, help them create and maintain budgets, and provide them with additional resources. She noted that, if needed, Abode will provide these people with six months of additional case management. Chairperson Galvin commented on Ms. Williams' reporting of not having any carry-over funds and asked Ms. Williams and Mr. Hernandez to clarify what is reported in the staff report regarding funds remaining. Ms. Williams advised that Abode does not expect there to be any funds carried over as their goal was to find housing for six participants and their end number will be eight. Mr. Hernandez discussed the length of time needed to find a landlord willing to provide the housing, and Abode's projection they will be using all their funds by the June 30, 2022 deadline. He commented on wording in the report and the use of funds towards rental subsidies. He noted that the Abode programs were unique, and budgeting is complex because of trying to project when a tenant can be put into housing. Commissioner Soby commented on the Rapid Rehousing Program not necessarily being homeless- oriented as much as helping people remain in their homes. Ms. Williams advised Commissioner Soby and Chairperson Galvin that Abode works closely with CityServe in Pleasanton, and Ms. Jefferson commented on the amount of time Abode personnel spend, typically one to two hours, with clients not only in housing search but also in health and job search. Ms. Jefferson noted that this sometimes requires pulling personnel from other programs. Commissioner Fischer noted at the previous presentation to the commission information had been provided about rents of$2,200 and landlords requesting double deposit amounts. She asked Ms. Jefferson how long Abode provides support to clients from the funding they receive and when they are released for other resources or their own income. Ms. Jefferson advised that when clients first come to Abode, they may get 100% of their rent paid by Abode, or clients pay 30% of the rent and that increases every three months until they are able to pay all the rent. Commissioner Fischer confirmed with Ms. Fischer that the report the commission received from Abode in February was only for the first six month of that fiscal year's funding. Habitat for Humanity— Housing Rehabilitation Program—Jen Gray Ms. Gray advised that funding was being requested to continue operating the City of Pleasanton's Housing Rehabilitation Program that helps low-income homeowners who reside in their homes. Assistance is provided in the form of grants up to $10,000 typically used for critical repairs and $150,000 available as a deferred loan at 1% interest for home improvements, an exception being funding provided for accessibility improvements that are provided for renters who receive landlord approval; for example, installation of a wheelchair ramp or a walk-in shower. Commissioners were advised by Ms. Gray that Habitat is proposing to serve six household with grants averaging $13,000 each and is confident that five will be approved and ready to move forward by year- end. Commissioner Soby commented on the noticeable increase in assistance being provided through this program over the past few years. Ms. Gray agreed and noted that approximately $10,000 in funding from the previous fiscal year would be rolled over but that is because of a timing issue in getting construction projects completed as planned. Housing Commission March 17,2022 Page 6 of 10