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Councilmember Testa inquired about Tri-Valley REACH's funding request was $35,000 and they received $50,000. Housing Manager Hernandez clarified that their request was $50,000 and the recommendation was to fully fund their request. He explained there was a typo in the report. Councilmember Testa requested an update on how Habitat for Humanity is achieving its goals. Housing Manager Hernandez provided a brief update. Councilmember Testa inquired about the loan and grant terms. Housing Manager Hernandez explained the loan is a 1% interest loan at a 30-year term and grants have no expectation of repayment with up to $15,000 per household every 5 years based on 80% of Area Median Income. Councilmember Testa inquired about carryover funds. Housing Manager Hernandez reported carryover funds were not recommended. Councilmember Testa expressed concern that the funding was not being used to serve residents if it was not being used. Housing Manager Hernandez clarified that the remaining funds are not indicative of applications not being processed or inspections not taking place. He advised the work is based on the availability of contractors and they are not paid until the work is completed. Councilmember Testa inquired about the City's homeless count. City Attorney Sodergren advised there is not a total yet but there are formulas the consultant needs to factor into each of the individual city counts. He noted the numbers should be available in August. Councilmember Testa inquired why Goodness Village requested $143,000 and only $40,000 was recommended. Housing Manager Hernandez explained Goodness Village is a pilot program and the amount was a pro-rata approach calculation. Councilmember Testa inquired about the $100,000 that was previously given to Goodness Village for six months of staff coverage. Housing Manager Hernandez explained that was an emergency gap funding request by Goodness Village. Interim City Manager Dolan noted that everyone agrees that Goodness Village is a great idea but the staff has always been concerned about the operational funding. He reported Goodness Village explained it is not their intent to request ongoing funding from the cities. He advised Dublin provided a small amount and noted that although Livermore does not give funding for operations they provided substantial startup funding through in-lieu permit fees. Councilmember Balch inquired if the gap funding was due to the building. Housing Manager Hernandez confirmed that was correct. He confirmed this grant process could be an avenue for Goodness Village to obtain operational funding in the future. Mayor Brown inquired about the concern regarding no duplication between ECHO Housing and Centro Legal. Housing Manager Hernandez explained he does not believe there is a duplication of services between the two agencies. He reported ECHO Housing is providing HUD-certified fair housing counseling services that Centro Legal does not. Centro Legal is to provide actual legal representation for Pleasanton residents who are in the legal process of eviction. ECHO Housing would be contacted when a resident receives a three-day notice and Centro Legal would be contacted when the resident is presented with the notice of eviction. Mayor Brown noted the report indicates 9 residents were served and the grant is allocating $40,000 and inquired about the ratio. Housing Manager Hernandez explained Centro Legal's services cost more because they are actual attorneys. He noted ECHO Housing can serve 80 people but Centro Legal would serve fewer due to the nature of the legal process of eviction. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 May 3, 2022