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Inc., down payment or the City's $195,000 HOME loan, or a combination of both. It was Chairperson Stark's understanding that the direction given by the Commission was that HOUSE, Inc., obtain private financing rather than obtain funds from the DPA. Mr. Erickson agreed, but since HOUSE, Inc., was hoping to keep monthly costs to a minimum, staff felt they should provide the information about DPA, since payments would be required on the funds and financing would not be deferred. At 7:12 p.m., Chairperson Stark opened the meeting for public comment. Martha Richev, 365 Anna Maria Street, Livermore -indicated that her son has been in a HOUSE, Inc., facility for over 10 years and has been very happy there. She noted that her family has lived in the community for many years. Howard W. Neely, 448 Amador Court, Pleasanton -has had concerns about HOUSE, Inc., in the past and had previously recommended to the City that they be allowed to obtain another home. He discussed other City properties that would have been suitable locations for HOUSE, Inc. Mr. Neely advised that he is a board member of a similar type organization in Sonora and of the need for these types of institutions. He asked that the Commission consider the HOUSE, Inc., request favorably. Julie Testa. 3494 Torlano Place, Pleasanton - Ms. Testa discussed previous HOUSE, Inc., proposals and the goals of the organization to keep expenses low so they can provide low rents to the developmentally disabled adults in the community. She felt that the proposal being presented would be a good fit and a great opportunity for both HOUSE, Inc., and the City of Pleasanton. Thomas A. Morelli. 952 Pamela Place, Pleasanton -thanked the Commission for considering the proposal and understood the concerns raised by Chairperson Stark. Mr. Morelli discussed the growing need for special accommodations for the handicapped in the Tri-Valley, and advised that HOUSE, Inc., is currently trying to accommodate three (3) developmentally disabled married couples that are looking for housing. Chairperson Stark closed the meeting for public comment at 7:25 p.m. Chairperson Stark questioned whether HOUSE, Inc., had applied for funding through the Human Service Commission's CDBG and City Grant funding programs. Mr. Erickson advised that the agency had recently applied for, and received, funding for maintenance needs through the City Grant program. In response to a question from Commissioner Harris, Mr. Erickson advised that the City of Pleasanton was experiencing reduced interest in the resale ofbelow-market priced homes because, as with market-rate homes, people are generally being cautious and are sometimes having difficulty applying for and obtaining financing. Page - 2 -