HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA PACKET 02072024

HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT February 7, 2024 Item 5 TITLE: SELECT COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND LOCAL HUMAN SERVICES RELATED MEETINGS SUMMARY Prior to the pandemic, the Human Services Commission annually selected commissioners to attend local human services related meetings. Many of these meetings were put on hold during the pandemic but have since reconvened. It is important to select commission representatives to reengage with these organizational meetings. RECOMMENDATION Select commission representatives to attend local human services related meetings. BACKGROUND Historically, the Human Services Commission had representatives attend various local human services related meetings. Time was allocated on regular agendas for commission representatives to report on updates and items discussed at the various local human services related community meetings. During the pandemic, the subcommittee reports section of the regular agenda was removed as commissions were tasked to discuss items that required City Council action. During this time most of the local human services agencies did not host community meetings. DISCUSSION Human services related meetings have started again and it is important that the Human Services Commission have representation on the following: • Pleasanton Rides Task Force – These meetings are currently virtual but have been hosted at the Pleasanton Senior Center and take place quarterly, typically on a Monday afternoon. Meetings involve service updates and include representatives from Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority, CityServe of the Tri-Valley, and Community Resources for Independent Living • Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance – These meetings are hosted monthly on the second Thursday at 10:30 am, locations vary. Meetings provide regular opportunities to meet and collaborate with peers to enhance and grow the skills and talents of the dedicated people who work and volunteer in the nonprofit sector