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The Commission discussed alternative means of supporting this programs should CDBG funds are not received. Tri-Valley Haven -Shiloh Domestic Violence Shelter, Vicki Thompson -advised that Tri-Valley Haven was seeking funds to repair and replace the roof of the Shiloh Domestic Violence Shelter facility in Livermore that would also include a solar element. Ms. Thompson informed the Commission that this 30- bed shelter was opened in 1977 for women and children who were trying to escape domestic violence and that a duplicate request for $87,500 was being requested from the City of Livermore. Commissioners had questions regarding the square footage of the shelter and whether contractor discounts and PG&E rebates were being sought. Bav Area Community Services -Valley Creative Living Center, Lisa Gross - Ms. Gross advised that this agency has been providing services since 1953 and to the Pleasanton community for the past 30 years. They are looking for support to secure this as a 5-day program. Ms. Yurchak questioned whether the agency collaborated with other local agencies and Commissioner Nagler had questions about how clients were directed to the program. Easter Seals Bav Area -Community Inclusion Group, Jenifer Reeve - Ms. Reeve provided information regarding transitioning requirements for disabled youth to adulthood. She advised that 85% of those who have graduated from the program are now living as independently as possible having been provided with an array of community-based volunteer/employment, recreation, leisure, and post-secondary educational opportunities. Commissioner Nagler had questions regarding the reliability of other funding sources that Easter Seals is pursuing. Ms. Yurchak was advised that the organization also collaborated with East Bay Innovations. Spectrum Community Services, congregate Meals for Seniors in Pleasanton, Annemarie Parrish -advised that Spectrum has been providing meals through this nutrition program since 1979. Funds being requested will cover the salary and benefits for a Meal Site Coordinator and Meal Handler at the Pleasanton Senior Center and ensure that 165 Pleasanton and unincorporated area seniors receive hot, nutritious meals. Ms. Parrish advised that Spectrum was also looking to put together a central kitchen that would enable them, to save on meal costs. She also advised that a suggested donation is requested from seniors, but is not a requirement. CAPE, Inc. -Bilingual Mental Health Services, Ieda White -advised that funds were being requested so the agency could hire a bilingualBicultural Mental Health Consultant to work with low-income Spanish speaking families and provide consultation to classroom teachers. Ms. White indicated that needs for health services have increased dramatically over the past several years. Open Heart Kitchen -Pleasanton Hot Meal Program, Michael Carter - Mr. Carter advised that he has been with OHK for approximately 7 weeks. The informed the Commission that funds were being requested to allow the agency to continue to provide hot, nutritious meals to low and very low income residents in Pleasanton. The program has grown considerably and they now serve approximately 11,500 meals in Pleasanton each year with the help of two full and two part-time employees and 100 volunteers. Human Services Commission Minutes March 5, 2008 Page 3