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Recommendation #1: Recreation Manager Jay Ingram reported the City provides two grant programs that include the Housing and Human Services Grants and Community Grants programs. He advised a regional virtual pre-application workshop was held in December 2021 to provide information about the programs. He explained that applications were accepted online. Recreation Manager Ingram reported the Housing and Human Services Grant Program reviewed 20 grant applications representing 14 agencies. He advised the commission made recommendations to provide funding to 12 of the agencies. He reported the top three areas the grant funding will be addressing are Capital/Rehab, and Food and Homelessness and provided a detailed overview of what services are provided in each area. Councilmember Narum inquired about the $19,250 grant to Sunflower Hill and how it will be used. Recreation Manager Ingram explained it is to pay for the staffing for the Garden Manager for the Garden Program. He confirmed it has been historically supported in the past. Mayor Brown advised the gardens are in Livermore and she hopes to bring the Master Gardener program to Pleasanton Community Gardens in the future. Mayor Brown opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Councilmember Narum moved to approve the Human Services Commission-related grants. Councilmember Balch seconded the motion. Councilmember Narum thanked the Human Services Commission for their hard work on the process. She remains optimistic that HUD will provide additional funding to fund more programming. Councilmember Testa inquired if there was a way to fully fund programs. Interim City Manager Dolan advised two years ago the decision was made to try to find the funding to provide 100% support. He noted there are budget challenges this year due to reduced revenues and it was decided to return to the normal procedure using the formulas the City Council has adopted. Councilmember Balch wished it could be 100% funded this year but feels the City should belt-tighten in light of the pandemic. He thanked the Human Services Commission for bringing in the non-profit organization partnerships to help serve the needs of the community. Mayor Brown thanked organizations providing services to those in need. She thanked the Human Services Commission for their hard work. MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Balch to approve the Human Services Commission related grants funding as recommended. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Balch, Narum, Testa, Mayor Brown Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Arkin Recommendation #2: Housing Manager Steve Hernandez reported the Housing Commission reviewed eight grant applications representing different agencies and recommended funding fund all eight applicants for a total of $512,234. He explained that $386,299 is coming from the Lower Income Housing Fund and $125,925 from HOME funds. He advised the two top areas are Rapid Re-Housing and Housing Rehab and provided a detailed overview of what services are provided in each area. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 May 3, 2022