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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.2 Human Services Grants Fundingor 19 82 /ii � 111 DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL February 16, 2016 Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers CITY CLERK File #480 -30 Christopher L. Foss, City Manager " Human Services Commission Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 Human Services Grants Program Funding Recommendations Prepared By. Rhonda Franklin, Management Analyst EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Under the direction of the City Council, the Human Services Commission is responsible for providing Human Services Grants Program funding recommendations to the City Council each year. On January 28, 2016, the Commission held a public meeting related to the Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 Human Services Grants Program. The Commission received presentations from 17 community organizations that submitted applications for 19 programs. After deliberation, the Commission recommended 18 programs receive grant funding in the upcoming cycle. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Human Services Grants Program is supported by several funding sources including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, the General Fund, and the Affordable Housing Fund (as appropriate). The City's Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 CDBG allocation is anticipated to be $70,709 for direct support to social services programs. The General Fund funding cap is $130,000 and the Commission recommends an allocation of $8,117 from the Affordable Housing Fund to support housing programs consistent with the intended use of the fund and past practices. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution Approving Funding Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 Human Services Grants Program, and adopt the Resolution Approving Funding Recommendation for a Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 Human Services Grants Program Contribution to Dublin Partnerships in Education. `Reviewed By Assistant City Manager Page 1 of 6 ITEM NO. 8.2 DESCRIPTION: The City of Dublin Human Services Grants Program provides financial support to local non - profit organizations providing social services in the Dublin community. The program is supported through several funding sources including the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the City's General Fund, and the Affordable Housing Fund (as appropriate). The City Council assigned the responsibility for making grant funding recommendations to the Human Services Commission. This is the third year the Commission has made funding recommendations to the City Council. On January 28, 2016, the Human Services Commission held a public meeting and received presentations from 17 community organizations for 19 programs (Staff Report as Attachment 1). The Commission's deliberations resulted in the funding recommendations outlined below, which are also contained in Attachment 2. Attachment 3 provides details about the grant program guidelines, public outreach activities, and the process the Human Services Commission followed in making their funding recommendations. Analysis The City's Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 CDBG allocation is anticipated to be $72,709 for direct support to social services programs. The General Fund funding cap is $130,000 and the Commission recommends an additional allocation of $8,117 from the Affordable Housing Fund to support housing programs consistent with the intended use of the fund and past practice During this year's application cycle, the City of Dublin received 21 applications from 18 organizations. One of these groups, YMCA of the East Bay /Tri- Valley YMCA, submitted applications for two programs but did not attend the meeting before the Human Services Commission. Under the rules outlined for the applying organizations, attendance at the Commission presentation is required in order to receive funding (Attachment 3). A total of $282,503 was requested through the Human Services Grants Program. Under the grant guidelines, each organization is eligible for a minimum award of $3,500 and a maximum of $25,000. The following chart summarizes the total funding requests and Human Services Commission total recommendations for the FY 2016 -2017 Human Services Grants Program. Page 2 of 6 Human Services Commission Funding Total Funds Requested Recommendations Funding Source FY 2016 -2017 FY 2016 -2017 CDBG Fund* $106,892 $72,709 ** General Fund $167,611 $130,000 Affordable Housing Fund $8,000 * ** $8,117 Total Community Grants $282,503 $210,826 *CDBG fund does not include $20,949 committed for CDBG Fair Housing Program and Rehabilitation Program, and administrative costs. * *Includes required allocation for the Axis Community Health Facility Project Loan Obligation repayment of $13,374 annually. ** *Funding request was originally included in General Fund. Page 2 of 6 CDBG Funds Eight organizations qualified for and indicated they were able to meet the CDBG regulations. Six organizations are recommended for funding through the CDBG allocation and the remaining two organizations are recommended through other funding sources, the General Fund and the Affordable Housing Fund, in order to maximize funding availability. The organizations, as recommended, meet the CDBG program's national objectives of benefitting income - qualified persons, homeless persons, or persons with disabilities, and all qualify as eligible uses of CDBG funds. If approved, the City would enter into mandatory contracts with Alameda County and the funded organizations. The table below summarizes the CDBG funding recommendations, indicating Staff's initial recommendation and the final recommendation from the Commission. Of the anticipated $72,709 allocation, $13,374 is earmarked by the City Council for support to Axis Community Health for the construction of their new health facility in Pleasanton. This agreement was executed in July 2015. Axis Community Health submitted an application requesting funds for pre- construction (planning) costs for development of a dental care facility. This type of project request is not eligible for CDBG funding as a service or capital project. As a result, Staff recommended that the Commission consider funding this project using the one -time $30,000 the City Council set aside for the Commission to fund a one -time special project. The Human Services Commission agreed with Staff's recommendation and will consider the request at a future Commission meeting. Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 City of Dublin Human Services Grants Program Recommendations: CDBG Funds Funding Request Staff Final HSC Organizations Eligible for CDBG Funds FY 2016 -2017 Recommendation Recommendation Axis Community Health - Capital Project for Dental Services $25,000 $0 $0 CALICO Center- Dublin Child Abuse Intervention $10,000 $7,735 $8,625 Open Heart Kitchen - Dublin Meal Programs $15,000 $13,000 $13,000 Senior Support Program of the Tri- Valley - Case Management $14,556 $12,000 $11,000 Spectrum Community Services - Meals on Wheels for Homebound Seniors $15,750 $8,600 $8,710 Tri - Valley Haven - Domestic Violence Services Program $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 Tri - Valley Haven - Homeless Services Program $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 Axis Community Health - Facility Project Loan Obligation N/A $13,374 $13,374 Total Available: $72,709 $98,306 $72,709 $72,709 General Fund The City Council approved a General Fund allocation of $130,000 for the FY 2016 -2017 Human Services Grant Program. Applicants requested a total of $175,611 from the General Fund. YMCA of the East Bay/Tri- Valley YMCA did not attend and present at the Human Services Commission meeting, and consequently the organization did not meet the requirements set forth in the City guidelines to remain eligible for grant funding. The YMCA had requested funding for Page 3 of 6 two programs - Mental Health Services ($25,000) and Affordable Summer Child Care ($25,000). Staff recommended each program receive $10,000 ($20,000 total). Because they weren't present at the meeting, the Human Services Commission reallocated Staff's funding recommendations for YMCA of the East Bay /Tri- Valley YMCA to other organizations, such as Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE) and the Dublin High School Parent Faculty Student Organization (PFSO), and in some cases, recommended amounts in excess of the organization's original funding requests (see table below). Staff is concerned about how the organizations that received a funding recommendation greater than requested will incorporate the additional funds into their submitted proposals. The proposals by the organizations explained how the grant funding would be used to achieve specific goals. The Commission's recommendation for additional funding above the requested amount could present a scenario whereby additional funding would be given for uses that were unidentified and may be unplanned for as part of the applicant's request. It is within the City Council's purview and authority to make adjustments to the Commission's recommendation and fund applicants at the amount requested. In addition, at the October 20, 2015 meeting, the City Council provided direction to Staff stipulating that grant funds should not be awarded to art and school based programs or events, but be limited to critical human services such as health care, food and nutrition, and shelter. The table below summarizes Staff's initial recommendation and the final recommendation from the Commission for funding from the General Fund. Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 City of Dublin Human Services Grants Program Recommendations: General Fund Funding HSC Request Recommendation FY 2016- Staff Final HSC Greater Than Organizations Eligible for General Fund 2017 Recommendation Recommendation Requested Chabot -Las Positas Community College District/Tri Valley One Stop Career Center - Dublin Job Initiative $15,611 $15,000 $15,200 Chabot -Las Positas Community College District/Tri Valley One Stop Career Center - Tri- Valley Volunteer Income Tax Assistance $6,000 $6,000 $6,200 +$200 Child Care Links - Early Childhood Education $15,000 $15,000 $15,300 +$300 CityServe of the Tri - Valley - CityServe of the Tri - Valley $15,000 $15,000 $17,100 +$2,100 Dublin High School Parent Faculty Student Organization - Dublin High Safe and Sober Grad Night & Senior Scholarships $4,000 $0 $3,000 Dublin Partners in Education - Community Grant $10,000 $0 $7,094 Easter Seals Bay Area - Easter Seals Kaleidoscope $15,000 $15,000 $16,694 +$1,694 Eden I &R, Inc. - 2 -1 -1 Alameda County Communication System $10,000 $10,000 $13,695 +$3,695 Habitat for Humanity East Bay /Silicon Valley, Inc. - Homebuyer Financial Literacy Counseling Program $10,000 $9,000 $8,917 Hope Hospice, Inc - Grief Support Center and Hospice Volunteer Program $15,000 $15,000 $16,400 +$1,400 Page 4 of 6 Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies City of Dublin Human Services Grants Program Recommendations: Affordable Housing Fund Funding Foundation - Healing therapies for Cancer Organizations Eligible for Request Staff Final HSC Patients $10,000 $10,000 $10,400 +$400 YMCA of the East Bay, Tri- Valley YMCA - Independent Living, Housing & Employment Services $8,586 Mental Health Services $25,000 $10,000 $0 $8,000 YMCA of the East Bay, Tri - Valley YMCA - YMCA Day Camp Affordable Summer Child Care $25,000 $10,000 $0 Total Available: $130,000 $175,611 $130,000 $130,000 $9,789 Affordable Housing Fund The Human Services Commission and Staff recommended one organization for funding through the City's Affordable Housing Fund. Housing services are allowable expenses per the City's Zoning Ordinance, Section 8.683080A. These programs have been supported through this funding source in prior years. Using the Affordable Housing Fund for these programs provides additional flexibility in awarding funding to applicants and furthers the Affordable Housing program goals. Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 City of Dublin Human Services Grants Program Recommendations: Affordable Housing Fund Funding Organizations Eligible for Request Staff Final HSC Affordable Housing Fund FY 2016 -2017 Recommendation Recommendation Community Resources for Independent Living - Independent Living, Housing & Employment Services $8,586 $8,000 $8,117 Total Available: $8,000 $8,586 $8,000 $8,117 Final grant allocations to all organizations will be determined based on available funding as identified during the City' Council's adoption of the next two -year budget, and funding would be available on July 1, 2016, with the necessary documentation provided. If reductions are necessary, Staff will work with the organizations to make prorated reductions that comply with the minimum grant threshold of $3,500 and any applicable CDBG regulations. Attachment 4 is a resolution providing funding for all organizations except DPIE. Attachment 5 is a separate resolution providing funding for DPIE only, to address Councilmember Biddle's conflict of interest. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS /PUBLIC OUTREACH: A copy of this Staff Report was sent to the Human Services Commission and all grant applicants. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Human Services Commission Staff Report 01/28/16 (without attachments) 2. Human Services Commission Final Funding Recommendations 3. Description of Application Requirements 4. Resolution Approving Funding Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 Human Services Grants Program for all organizations excluding DPIE (Exhibit A — Grant Allocations) Page 5 of 6 5. Resolution Approving Funding Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 Human Services Grants Program for DPIE only (Exhibit A — Grant Allocation) 6. DRAFT — Human Services Commission Minutes 01/28/2016 Page 6 of 6 OF Dp��fL 2 STAFF REPORT HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION DATE: January 28, 2016 TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM: Micki Cronin, Assistant Director of Parks and Community J/ Services SUBJECT: City of Dublin Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 Human Services Grants Program Funding Recommendations By: Rhonda Franklin, Management Analyst EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On annual basis, the Human Services Commission reviews Human Services Grants Program applications for the upcoming Fiscal Year. The Commission will receive presentations from community organizations applying for grant program funding; discuss the grant applications; review Staff's recommendation for funding levels, and make funding recommendations for City Council consideration at the February 16, 2016 meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Human Services Grants Program is supported by several funding sources including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund, the General Fund and the Affordable Housing Fund as appropriate. The preliminary Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 CDBG allocation is $93,658. A portion of this funding, approximately $72,709, is available for direct support of social service programs in the community. Final allocations from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will not be known until at least March 2016. The Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 Human Services Support Grant funding cap is $130,000 (General Fund) as established by the City Council. In compliance with grant program guidelines, all grants applications must comply with a $3,500 minimum and $25,000 maximum per application (pro)ect) request. RECOMMENDATION: Receive organization presentations, review Staff's recommendation on funding levels and make funding recommendations for City Council consideration. DESCRIPTION: The City of Dublin Human Services Grants Program provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations serving the Dublin community. The program is supported through several funding sources including the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and the City's General Fund and Affordable Housing Fund (as appropriate). Each year the City Council awards funding to organizations ITEM NO: 8.2 that best meet the community's needs in support of the City's adopted Mission, Vision and Values (Attachment 3) and needs identified in the Tri -Valley Needs Assessment (Attachment 4). Prior to the Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 funding cycle, a City Council Grants Program Subcommittee provided policy and grant funding recommendations to the full City Council for consideration. For Fiscal Year 2014- 2015, the grant process was modified to include a review of grant applications by the newly formed Human Services Commission. The Human Services Commission assumed the role of reviewing funding applications, receiving presentations from each grant applicant and making recommendations to the City Council. The City Council will consider the Human Services Commission's funding recommendations at the meeting on February 16, 2016 for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 budget. Final consideration of the City Council's grant funding recommendations is tentatively scheduled for May 2016 as part of the biennial budget hearing. Staff has reviewed the Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 grant applications to verify that all requests qualify for funding based on the adopted program guidelines. As part of the review, Staff applied the City Council- approved Rating Criteria (Attachment 5) to each grant application. Each funding source does have some variation in application and use requirements; these differences were taken into consideration during the Staff review process. The rating for each application can be found in Attachment 2. The Rating Criteria is only one of several factors used in determining Staff's funding recommendations. Other factors include consideration such elements as: the number of Dublin residents served and cost per participant; past performance for existing Dublin programs; whether the project addresses one or more of the 14 Key Areas of Concern identified in the 2011 Tri -Valley Needs Assessment Report (Attachment 4); and whether City funds are used to leverage other funding sources. Throughout the grant process, applicants are regularly advised that the success or implementation of their program or project should not be solely dependent on receipt of grant funding from the City of Dublin. Organizations are strongly encouraged to leverage any City grant award with other revenue sources. Based on the Human Services Commission's work in establishing local and regional priorities this past year, additional consideration was given to applications addressing needs in the areas o£ Behavioral Health (mental health and substance abuse), Health Care (including dental), and Senior Services. Similar to past years, grant applicants were informed that the presentation order for this meeting would be based on the date /time their completed application was submitted through ZoomGrants. Attachment 1 provides a chart listing the order in which applications were submitted and will be presented. CDBG Program Background.• Community Development Block Grant funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Dublin works with Alameda County's Urban CDBG Program to allocate funds and with HUD to assure that all CDBG- funded activities are in compliance with federal regulations. The City of Dublin has participated in Alameda County's Urban - County CDBG Program since 1982. The City of Dublin, along with the cities of Albany, Emeryville, Newark, and Piedmont (cities with a population of less than 50,000 residents), are called the "Urban County Cities," along with the unincorporated areas of Alameda County. During the current Fiscal Year (FY 2015 - 2016), the City of Dublin received $93,658 in CDBG funding. For FY 2016 -2017 Dublin's portion of funding is expected at the same amount; however, only $72,709 of this amount is available for direct support to organizations. Every year, the County dedicates a percentage of each Urban County City's total CDBG funding allocation to the County of Alameda's Housing Rehabilitation Program. This Program is available to income qualified households within each of the respective Urban County Cities as well as the unincorporated County for needed home maintenance and repairs. In addition, the County may limit each Urban County City to only 12% of the CDBG allocation for service -based organizations and projects. The County's past practice has 2 of 7 been to review all applications received from each Urban County City to determine if the overall request for service -based projects exceeds the 12% limit. For the past few years, the County has requested that the City make adjustments to the service -based project allocation as the County was projected to exceed the 12% limit. If adjustments are needed for Fiscal Year 2016 -2017, Staff will work with eligible grant applicants and the County to make adjustments as necessary, including implementation of a prorated reduction for all CDBG awards, if necessary. On May 6, 2014, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Public Participating Jurisdiction Agreement (PPJ) with the Cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, and the County of Alameda for repayment of a HUD loan to support Axis Community Health's Clinic Expansion). The City of Dublin has been supporting predevelopment activities for this project over the past several years through the CDBG program. The PPJ allows the agencies, with City of Pleasanton acting as lead agency, to borrow $1.25 million to support Axis Community Health's facility construction. As a result of the agreement, the City of Dublin is required to repay its portion of the loan, a total of $265,618, (or $13,374.18 each year) through CDBG funds. The funding allocation for repayment of the loan is identified as part of the Staff recommendations in Attachment 2. CDBG funds are categorized as federal funds with strict use, reporting and monitoring requirements to insure compliance with federal regulations. Many organizations are not able to meet these requirements and are therefore not eligible to receive CDBG funds. To comply with the County's CDBG program timelines and to assist with timely reporting to HUD, the Commission's CDBG funding recommendations must be considered at the City Council meeting on February 16, 2016. Human Services Support Grant Program Background.• Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 marks the 121h year of the City Council's adopted Human Services Grant funding process. This formalized grant process was the result of the City Council's desire to standardize an application and reporting process for organizations requesting and receiving financial support from the City's General Fund and other City funding sources. The funding cap for Human Services Grants Program has been established by the City Council at $130,000 from the General Fund. As appropriate, the General Fund allocation has been supplemented by the Affordable Housing Fund. This approach has provided additional flexibility in funding community organizations providing valued services to Dublin residents. At the October 20, 2015 City Council Meeting, the City Council discussed the funding priorities for the upcoming grants cycle. The discussion resulted in City Council direction that the Grants Program emphasize funding programs specifically directed towards human service needs. As such the City Council decided that, for Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 and beyond, grants would not be awarded to arts or school -based programming or events, but would be focused on the most critical human services needs such as health care, food and nutrition, homelessness, child care, etc. Outreach Efforts As in past years, there were many points of contact with organizations as part of the Human Services Grants Program application process. These outreach and education efforts included: • In October 2015, a letter was sent to all past grant applicants to notify of a change of Department administration and of City Council's direction that the program would focus heavily on critical human service needs. • In October 2015, notices of funding availability and upcoming community workshops were mailed to organizations. 3 of 7 • In October and November 2015, a Request for Proposal was advertised three times in the local newspaper for Grants, with an open application period set between November 12 and December 11, 2015. • Program announcements and information were posted on the City website with links to the Zoom Grants Application. • On November 12 in the morning and November 18, 2015 in the evening, City Staff held Mandatory Grant Application Workshops with interested community organizations to review the online Zoom Grants Application process and discuss program guidelines for the year. All Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 grant applicants attended at least one of the mandatory meetings. • In January 2016, Human Services Grants Program information was distributed to the Human Services Commissioners to familiarize them with the grant applications and online grant application program. Analysis During this year's application cycle, the City of Dublin received 21 applications from 18 organizations. Of the 21 eligible applications received, seven (7) met the CDBG criteria and the remaining were considered for other grant program criteria. Three (3) organizations submitted applications for two (2) different programs /projects: Chabot -Las Positas Community College District /Tri Valley One Stop Career Center, Tri- Valley Haven, and YMCA of the East Bay Tri -Valley Branch. When more than one application is submitted, organizations are required to rank their funding requests based on the organization's priority. Upon Staff review, all applications were deemed complete and all organizations met the minimum application requirements. Staff reviewed all applications and rated them according to the following City Council approved criteria: • Organization and Management — Evaluates the agency's ability to run and manage its operations; • Needs and Benefits — Assesses if the request meets the targeted population and meets at least one goal and /or policy established by the City's Mission, Vision and Values or HUD guidelines; • Funding and Budget — Evaluates the agency's ability to leverage funds, reviews fees and current audits. Attachment 2 summarizes the Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 funding requests including: the organization's name and program; the Fiscal Year 2015 -2016 funding award (if any); the organization's Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 funding request; Staff s funding recommendation (including funding source); the rating score for each application; and the number of "Needs" the service or project meets as outlined in the Tri -Valley Needs Assessment. The Staff recommendations are based on the rating criteria and the additional factors outlined earlier in the report. Finally, the program criteria provide that organization funding requests and awards must be between $3,500 and $25,000. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds Of the 21 eligible applications received during this year's application cycle, seven (7) applicants qualified and indicated they were willing to meet the strict federal guidelines for use of CDBG funds. Staff has reviewed past program performance and proposed activities of the service providers to ensure the activities are in compliance with HUD /CDBG guidelines. As a requirement of funding, the City performs an annual site - monitoring visit to each agency. This site - monitoring visit includes a review of organization and client files to ensure compliance with HUD guidelines. There were no findings issued during the prior monitoring period for any of the organizations funded through the CDBG program. 4 of 7 In the table below, of the anticipated $93,658 allocated to the City, $72,709 is expected to be available for funding organizations through the Human Services Grants Program. Staff recommends funding six (6) organizations for Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 through the CDBG program as follows; the one remaining organization is recommended for funding through other sources (Community Resources for Independent Living) : CDBG FUND RECOMMENDATIONS FISCAL YEAR 2016 -2017 Organization Project Recommended Funding Axis Community Health* Facility Project Loan Obligation* $13,374 CALICO Center Dublin Child Abuse Intervention $7,500 Open Heart Kitchen Dublin Meal Programs $13,000 Senior Support Program of the Tri Valley Case Management $12,000 Spectrum Community Services Meals on Wheels for Dublin's Homebound Seniors $8,835 Tri - Valley Haven Domestic Violence Services Program $8,000 Tri - Valley Haven Homeless Services Program $10,000 Total $72,709 *The Axis Community Health Facility Project Loan Obligation agreement was executed in July 2015 and is a 20 -year loan repayment commitment. These recommendations are based on City Council discussions, funding decisions approved during the last several grant funding cycles, and the factors identified above. For the past six years, the City Council has emphasized basic life needs such as food, shelter, medical services, and education in grant funding decisions. The CDBG recommendations are reflective of that approach. In addition to the CDBG funding recommendation of $72,709 in the table above, the City has three (3) additional CDBG funding commitments which total the $93,658 in funding for the year: • The County of Alameda administers the City of Dublin's rehabilitation program. In Fiscal Year 2016- 2017, $14,349 is preliminarily allocated to that program; • Administration fees in the amount of $6,600 are allocated to support administration of the CDBG program. • An additional percentage is also used to fund County of Alameda administered tenant /landlord and fair housing services for the City. After funding the program's mandatory functions listed above, $72,709 remains for direct allocation to qualifying applicants. Should there be further decreases in the CDBG allocation, Staff will apply the percentage of the decrease evenly across all the organizations (with allowance for rounding and compliance with grant guidelines). If adjustments are necessary to comply with the 12% service -based project cap, Staff will work with the organizations and the County to bring grant allocations into compliance. The organizations, as recommended, meet the CDBG program's national objectives of benefiting income qualified persons, homeless persons or persons with disabilities; and all qualify as eligible uses of CDBG funds. If approved, the City would enter into mandatory contracts with the County and with the funded organizations. As required by CDBG guidelines, organizations would be required to submit quarterly reports on their progress in reaching the goals and participate in annual site monitoring. 5 of 7 General Fund Of the 21 eligible applications received during this year's application cycle, most applications met Human Services Grant funding criteria. Staff has reviewed past program performance and proposed applicant activities to ensure compliance with program guidelines. As a condition of funding, the City will require a semi - annual and an annual summary report from each agency receiving funding. These reports detail how many residents were assisted; how the funds were used; if the program goals as outlined in the grant application were met; and the overall impact of the funding. Once submitted at the end of the calendar year and Fiscal Year, the summary reports are provided to the Human Services Commission as an informational item. Axis Community Health submitted an application to request funds for pre - construction costs for development of a dental care facility. This type of project request is not eligible for CDBG funding as a service or capital project. As a result, Staff is recommending that the Commission consider funding this project using the $30,000 the City Council set aside for the Commission to fund a one -time special project. Staff recommends that the following 14 organizations be funded with General Funds as follows: GENERAL FUND RECOMMENDATIONS FISCAL YEAR 2016 -2017 Organization Project Amount Axis Community Health Capital Project for Dental Services $0 Chabot -Las Positas Community College District /Tri Valley One Stop Career Center Dublin Job Initiative $15,000 Chabot -Las Positas Community College District /Tri Valley One Stop Career Center Tri - Valley Volunteer Income Tax Assistance $6,000 Child Care Links Early Childhood Education $15,000 CityServe of the Tri - Valley CityServe of the Tri - Valley $15,000 Dublin High School Parent Faculty Student Organization Dublin High Safe and Sober Grad Night & Senior Scholarships $0 Dublin Partnerships in Education Community Grant $0 Easter Seals Bay Area Easter Seals Kaleidoscope $15,000 Eden I &R, Inc. 2 -1 -1 Alameda County Communication System $10,000 Habitat for Humanity East Bay /Silicon Valley, Inc. Homebuyer Financial Literacy Counseling Program $9,000 Hope Hospice, Inc Grief Support Center and Hospice Volunteer Program $15,000 Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation Healing Therapies for Cancer Patients $10,000 YMCA of the East Bay, Tri - Valley YMCA Mental Health Services $10,000 YMCA of the East Bay, Tri - Valley YMCA YMCA Day Camp - Affordable Summer Child Care $10,000 Total $130,000 6 of 7 Affordable Housing Fund Of the 21 applications received, one (1) organization is being recommended for funding through the City's Affordable Housing Fund: Community Resources for Independent Living. Housing services are allowable expenses per the City's Zoning Ordinance, Section 8.68.080A as long as income verification is collected. These programs have been supported through this City funding source in prior years. Using the Affordable Housing Fund for these programs provides additional flexibility in awarding funding for applicants furthering the grant program goals. Staff recommends funding the organization as follows: AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND RECOMMENDATIONS FISCAL YEAR 2016 -2017 Staff Recommendation FY 2016 -2017 CDBG Fund * Recommended Organization Project Funding Community Resources for Independent Independent Living Services and $0 * ** Living Housing $8,000 Total $8,000 In total, $282,503 was requested through the Human Services Grants Program. The following chart summarizes the total funding requests and Staff recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 Human Services Grants Program: Funding Sources Funding Request for FY 2016 -2017 Staff Recommendation FY 2016 -2017 CDBG Fund * $106,892 $72,709 ** General Fund $175,611 $130,000 Affordable Housing Fund $0 * ** $8,000 Total Human Services Grants $282,503 $210,709 * These amounts do not include $20,949 committed for two CDBG programs (Rehabilitation Program and Administrative costs). ** Includes allocation to the Axis Community Health Facility Project Loan Obligation. * ** Non -CDBG requests included in General Fund requests. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS /PUBLIC OUTREACH: Noticing requirements and public outreach are identified in the Outreach Efforts above. A copy of the Staff Report was sent to all grant applicants. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Grant Applicant Presentation Order 2. Funding Request Summary Table with the grant applications attached as Exhibits 3. City of Dublin Mission, Vision and Values 4. Tri -Valley Needs Assessment 14 Areas of Concern 5. Grant Rating Criteria Worksheet 7 of 7 ATTACHMENT 2 Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 City of Dublin Human Services Grants Program Recommendations Organizations Eligible for CDBG Funds Funding Request FY 2016 -2017 Staff Recommendation Final HSC Recommendation Axis Community Health - Capital Project for Dental Services $25,000 $0 $0 CALICO Center - Dublin Child Abuse Intervention $10,000 $7,735 $8,625 Open Heart Kitchen - Dublin Meal Programs $15,000 $13,000 $13,000 Senior Support Program of the Tri- Valley - Case Management $14,556 $12,000 $11,000 Spectrum Community Services - Meals on Wheels for Homebound Seniors $15,750 $8,600 $8,710 Tri - Valley Haven - Domestic Violence Services Program $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 Tri - Valley Haven - Homeless Services Program $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 Axis Community Health - Facility Project Loan Obligation N/A $13,374 $13,374 Total Available $72,709 $98,306 $72,709 $72,709 Organizations Eligible for Affordable Housing Fund Funding Request FY 2016 -2017 Staff Recommendation Final HSC Recommendation Community Resources for Independent Living - Independent Living, Housing & Employment Services $8,586 $8,000 $8,117 Chabot -Las Positas Community College District/Tri Valley One Stop Career Center - Tri - Valley Volunteer Income Tax Assistance $6,000 $6,000 $6,200 Total Available: N/A $8,586 $8,000 $8,117 Organizations Eligible for General Fund Funding Request FY 2016 -2017 Staff Recommendation Final HSC Recommendation Chabot-Las osi as Community College is ric ri Valley One Stop Career Center - Dublin Job Initiative $15,611 $15,000 $15,200 Chabot -Las Positas Community College District/Tri Valley One Stop Career Center - Tri - Valley Volunteer Income Tax Assistance $6,000 $6,000 $6,200 Child Care Links - Early Childhood Education $15,000 $15,000 $15,300 CityServe of the Tri - Valley - CityServe of the Tri - Valley $15,000 $15,000 $17,100 Dublin High School Parent Faculty Student Organization - Dublin High Safe and Sober Grad Night & Senior Scholarships $4,000 $0 $3,000 Dublin Partners in Education - Community Grant $10,000 $0 $7,094 Easter Seals Bay Area - Easter Seals Kaleidoscope $15,000 $15,000 $16,694 Eden I &R, Inc. - 2 -1 -1 Alameda County Communication System $10,000 $10,000 $13,695 Habitat or Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley, Inc. - Homebuyer Financial Literacy Counseling Program $10,000 $9,000 $8,917 Hope Hospice, Inc - Grief Support Center and Hospice Volunteer Program $15,000 $15,000 $16,400 Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation - Healing therapies for Cancer Patients $10,000 $10,000 $10,400 YMCA of the East Bay, Tri - Valley YMCA - Mental Health Services $25,000 $10,000 $0 YMCA of e East bay, I ri-Valley YMCA - YMCA Day Camp Affordable Summer Child Care $25,000 $10,000 $0 Total Available $130,000 $175,611 $130,000 $130,000 Application Form - PREVIEW https: / /www.zoomgrants. com/gprop.asp ?donoiid= 2090 &rfpid =83 9 &limi... Existing ZoomGrantsTPA Users: Email City of Dublin Parks and Community Services Department 2016 -2017 Community Grants Program ATTACHMENT 3 Password Stay logged in? (Admins and Reviewers only) Loin f HELP RESOURCES AA♦ n °e a t h lua +, ,� t r tra rohp! r New ZoomC rants "'m Account Open Programs Description Restrictions Contact Admin Announcements Description [hkie tN s] Deadline 12/11/2015 The City of Dublin Human Services Grants Program provides financial support to local not - for - profit organizations serving Dublin residents through designated funding sources. Each year the Dublin City Council awards funding to organizations that best meet the community's human services needs in keeping with program guidelines and as outlined in the 2011 Tri- Valley Human Services Needs Assessment. The Dublin City Council, at their October 20, 2015 meeting, provided direction that the grants program emphasize funding programs specifically directed towards human service needs. As such, the City Council decided that going forward, grants will not be awarded to arts or educational programs, but will be focused on the most critical human services needs such as health care, food and nutrition, homelessness, child care, etc. The Human Services Grants Program includes a competitive application process, mandatory participation in meetings and presentations to the Human Services Commission, and strict financial and other reporting requirements. TYPICAL FUNDING SOURCES -General Fund -Affordable Housing Fund -Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Recipients receiving General Fund and Affordable Housing Fund grants are required to report activity on a mid -year and year -end basis HUD CDBG fund recipients are responsible for reporting activity quarterly and verifying income of those benefiting from funding. More specifically, CDBG requires that residents benefiting from funding must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). Income requirements can be found at the City of Dublin website at www.dublin.ca.gov /housing /. Specific reporting requirements and any additional responsibilities will be included in the contracts that accompany all grants awards. In addition, recipients must register their agency with 2 -1 -1, as appropriate. GRANT FUNDING AMOUNTS The Dublin City Council has established the following funding criteria Minimum application amount: $3,500 Maximum application amount: $25,000 General Fund: The City of Dublin allocates up to approximately $130,000 annually for this grant program (based on funding availability). The City of Dublin's funding for this program is not guaranteed and ultimately subject to City Council approval. CDBG: The City of Dublin may receive Federal CDBG funds from Alameda County as part of a coalition of cities. Available funding for this funding cycle is estimated to be approximately $72,000. Funds are not guaranteed and typically decrease from the initial estimate due to adjusted federal funding allocations. " Please note: Alameda County has recently advised staff that funding for CDBG eligible applicants may decrease for FY 16 -17; amount is currently unknown. Changes to the program will be communicated once known. You are encouraged to apply for funding through this process. " CDBG REQUIREMENTS An organization receiving CDBG funding must collect the necessary income and household data from participants that receive services. At least 75% of participants must be at or below 80% AMI. All CDBG subrecipients must obtain a DUNS number and register with System for Award Management (SAM). If your organization or agency has questions as to whether or not they may be eligible to receive CDBG funds, please call the Parks and Community Services Department at (925) 833 -6645. The United States Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) has required that all CDBG grantees develop a Limited English Proficiency /Language Access Plan (LEP /LAP) to determine language translation needs for limited English speaking residents to encourage access to services and housing. As a result, agencies must now provide detailed information on Limited - English populations served and language access accommodations and outreach for Limited English speaking clients. 1 of 3 2/5/2016 9:05 AM Application Form - PREVIEW https: / /www.zoomgrants .com/gprop.asp ?donoiid = 2090 &ifpid = 839 &limi... INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION: 1. The City will ONLY accept applications submitted on -line through the ZoomGrants system. The City will not accept hard copy, fax, or emailed applications. 2. Applicants must attend a City of Dublin Grants Program Application Workshop. The dates /times are listed on our website at www.dublin.ca.gov /grants. Attendance at one workshop is mandatory in order to apply for funding. 3. COMPLETE APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 5:00 PM, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015. At exactly 5:00 PM the system will no longer allow you to save or submit your application. It is the responsibility of each applying agency to allow ample time to submit your application before the deadline. 4. If your agency is requesting funding for more than one project or program, a separate electronic application must be submitted for each project /program. Question #45 on the application will ask you to RANK the priority of funding for each program or project submitted. For example, if an agency has multiple program /project applications (which may or may not be administered by the same person), those program managers within the agency must communicate with each other to RANK the priority of funding for each application. There should be only one #1, #2 etc. 5. You must indicate if you are requesting funding for Capital Improvements or Public Service. If you are requesting funds for both you must submit separate applications for each funding type. The City of Dublin will determine which funding source best fits your project and provide that recommendation to the City's Human Services Commission. Final awards will be granted by the City Council. 6. You are required to answer each application question. If a question does not apply, please answer with "N /A" or check the "Not Applicable" box. 7. Please visit the City's website (www.dublin.ca.gov /grants) to download additional grant application supporting documents including the Rating Criteria, Dublin's Mission, Vision, Values, Critical Dates, the 2011 Eastern Alameda County Needs Assessment Report and CDBG Income Limits. 8. IMPORTANT NOTE: The ZoomGrants System will allow you to submit your application without attaching the REQUIRED documents; however, if you fail to upload and submit the required documents, your application will be deemed "INCOMPLETE" and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING. APPLICATION REVIEWAND FUNDING RECOMMENDATION PROCESS: 1. The City of Dublin Human Service Commission will review all funding proposals (tentatively) on January 28, 2016. All applicants must be present at that time to present a brief 3- minute presentation on their funding request. Dublin Staff will evaluate all applications based on a set of Rating Criteria which is posted on the City's web site at www.dublin.ca.gov /grants. 2. All agencies submitting an application are required to send a representative to this meeting who is knowledgeable about the application, organization, and program and is able to answer questions from commission members. Responses will be evaluated as part of the funding recommendation process. 3. Tentatively, Staff expects to present funding recommendations to the City Council on February 16, 2016, at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chamber (100 Civic Plaza, Dublin). 4. If your agency is awarded Grant funding, you will receive an Agreement that must be executed prior to encumbering funds on July 1, 2016. If you require assistance or have questions about the application please contact Rhonda Franklin at 925 - 833 -6645. Applicant View Application Status: Not Submitted You must be logged in to begin. Summary Application Questions Budget Documents Activity Log Financial Report Report Totals St vILn IInna IIr Application Title / Unique Project Name (answers are saved automatically when you move to another field) 2 of 3 2/5/2016 9:05 AM Application Form - PREVIEW https: / /www.zoomgrants .com/gprop.asp ?donoiid = 2090 &ifpid = 839 &limi... Amount Requested Minimum request $3,500 Maximum $ request $25, 000 Applicant Information First Name Last Name Telephone Email Organization Information (changes to this data will be reflected on all other applications for this organization) Organization Legal Name /Entity Name Address 1 Address 2 City State /Province Non -US Zip /Postal Code Country United States Telephone Fax Website E IN (XX- X)(XXXXX) DUNS Number (N)CAGE Code SAM Expiration (MM /DD/YYYY) �Ci9i`Irl:7 /ro �'y' CEO /Executive Director First Name Last Name Title Email Next Become a'Y n Y ';a:,mC' unN 11° on Facebook Problems? Contactus m 02002 -2016 GrantAnalyst.com. Al rights reserved. "Zoom Grants" and the Zoom Gmnts logo are trademarks of GrantAnalyst.com, LLC. q iflEI Icomo L. 3 of 3 2/5/2016 9:05 AM ATTACHMENT 4 RESOLUTION NO. XX - 16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN * * * * * * * * * ** APPROVING FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 -2017 HUMAN SERVICES GRANTS PROGRAM WHEREAS, on January 28, 2016, the Human Services Commission recommended eighteen (18) projects /programs receive grant funding through the Human Services Grants Program; and WHEREAS, the Human Services Commission has provided the City Council with Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 Human Services Grants Program funding recommendations; and WHEREAS, Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution, reflects the Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 Human Services Grants Program funding recommendations (all funds) for the City of Dublin; and WHEREAS, the action taken by this resolution shall approve the funding recommendations of all funds excluding the Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE) appropriation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby take the following actions- 1 . Approve and adopt the Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 Funding Appropriation for the City of Dublin Human Services Grants Program, as outlined in Exhibit A (Excludes DPIE Appropriation); 2. Approve the allocations as recommended by the Human Services Commission; 3. Include the allocations in the Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 budget; 4. Direct staff to work with the County of Alameda as required on the CDBG funding allocations; and 5. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the County of Alameda for use of CDBG funds and the funding agreements with each grant recipient effective July 1, 20167 and take such further actions as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the City Council's obligations pursuant to this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of February 2016, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Mayor ATTACHMENT 4 City Clerk EXHIBIT A Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 City of Dublin Human Services Grants Program Recommendations Organizations Eligible for CDBG Funds Funding Request FY 2016 -2017 Staff Recommendation Final HSC Recommendation Axis Community Health - Capital Project for Dental Services $25,000 $0 $0 CALICO Center - Dublin Child Abuse Intervention $10,000 $7,735 $8,625 Open Heart Kitchen - Dublin Meal Programs $15,000 $13,000 $13,000 Senior Support Program of the Tri- Valley - Case Management $14,556 $12,000 $11,000 Spectrum Community Services - Meals on Wheels for Homebound Seniors $15,750 $8,600 $8,710 Tri - Valley Haven - Domestic Violence Services Program $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 Tri - Valley Haven - Homeless Services Program $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 Axis Community Health - Facility Project Loan Obligation N/A $13,374 $13,374 Total Available $72,7091 $98,306 1 $72,709 1 $72,709 Organizations Eligible for Affordable Housing Fund Funding Request FY 2016 -2017 Staff Recommendation Final HSC Recommendation Community Resources for Independent Living - Independent Living, Housing & Employment Services $8,586 $8,000 $8,117 Chabot -Las Positas Community College District/Tri Valley One Stop Career Center - Tri - Valley Volunteer Income Tax Assistance $6,000 $6,000 $6,200 Total Available: N/A $8,586 $8,000 $8,117 Organizations Eligible for General Fund Funding Request FY 2016 -2017 Staff Recommendation Final HSC Recommendation Chabot -Las Positas Community College District/Tri Valley One Stop Career Center - Dublin Job Initiative $15,611 $15,000 $15,200 Chabot -Las Positas Community College District/Tri Valley One Stop Career Center - Tri - Valley Volunteer Income Tax Assistance $6,000 $6,000 $6,200 Child Care Links - Early Childhood Education $15,000 $15,000 $15,300 CityServe of the Tri - Valley - CityServe of the Tri - Valley $15,000 $15,000 $17,100 Dublin High School Parent Faculty Student Organization - Dublin High Safe and Sober Grad Night & Senior Scholarships $4,000 $0 $3,000 Dublin Partners in Education - Community Grant* $10,000 Easter Seals Bay Area - Easter Seals Kaleidoscope $15,000 $15,000 $16,694 Eden I &R, Inc. - 2 -1 -1 Alameda County Communication System $10,000 $10,000 $13,695 Habitat for Humanity East Bay /Silicon Valley, Inc. - Homebuyer Financial Literacy Counseling Program $10,000 $9,000 $8,917 Hope Hospice, Inc - Grief Support Center and Hospice Volunteer Program $15,000 $15,000 $16,400 Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation - Healing therapies for Cancer Patients $10,000 $10,000 $10,400 YMCA of the East Bay, Tri - Valley YMCA - Mental Health Services $25,000 $10,000 $0 YMCA of the East Bay, Tri - Valley YMCA - YMCA Day Camp Affordable Summer Child Care $25,000 $10,000 $0 Total Available $130,000 $175,611 $130,000 $122,906 *Funding recommendation for DPIE contained on separate Resolution /Exhibit due to Councilmember conflict of interest. ATTACHMENT 5 RESOLUTION NO. XX - 16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN * * * * * * * * * ** APPROVING FUNDING RECOMMENDATION FOR A FISCAL YEAR 2016 -2017 HUMAN SERVICES GRANTS PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION TO DUBLIN PARTNERS IN EDUCATION WHEREAS, on January 28, 2016, the Human Services Commission recommended Dublin Partners in Education receive grant funding through the Human Services Grants Program; and WHEREAS, the Human Services Commission has provided the City Council with Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 Human Services Grants Program funding recommendations; and WHEREAS, Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution, has been segregated to isolate a Human Services Support Grant appropriation for a community organization, Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE), which will be voted on as a separate Resolution as a City Councilmember is also a member of the community organization's Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, the action taken by this resolution shall approve the DPIE appropriation shown in Exhibit A herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby take the following actions- 1 . Approve and adopt the Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 Funding Appropriation of $7,094 for Dublin Partnerships in Education, as outlined in Exhibit A- 2. Approve the Dublin Partners in Education allocation as recommended by the Human Services Commission; 3. Include the appropriation in the Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 budget; 4. Authorize the City Manager to take such further actions as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the City Council's obligations pursuant to this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of February 2016, by the following vote: AYES- NOES- ABSENT- ABSTAIN- ATTEST- City Clerk Mayor EXHIBIT A Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 City of Dublin Human Services Grants Program Recommendations* Organizations Eligible for CDBG Funds Funding Request FY 2016 -2017 Staff Recommendation Final HSC Recommendation Axis Community Health - Capital Project for Dental Services $25,000 Final HSC Organizations Eligible for General Fund CALICO Center - Dublin Child Abuse Intervention $10,000 Recommendation Total Available: N/A Open Heart Kitchen - Dublin Meal Programs $15,000 Stop Career Center - Dublin Job Initiative Senior Support Program of the Tri- Valley - Case Management $14,556 Chabot-Las osi as Community College is ric ri Valley one Spectrum Community Services - Meals on Wheels for Homebound Seniors $15,750 Stop Career Center - Tri - Valley Volunteer Income Tax Tri - Valley Haven - Domestic Violence Services Program $8,000 Assistance Tri - Valley Haven - Homeless Services Program $10,000 Child Care Links - Early Childhood Education Axis Community Health - Facility Project Loan Obligation N/A CityServe of the Tri - Valley - CityServe of the Tri - Valley Total Available $72,7091 $98,306 Dublin High School Parent Faculty Student Organization - Organizations Eligible for Affordable Housing Fund Funding Request FY 2016 -2017 Staff Recommendation Final HSC Recommendation Community Resources for Independent Living - Independent Living, Housing & Employment Services $8,586 Staff Final HSC Organizations Eligible for General Fund FY 2016 -2017 Recommendation Recommendation Total Available: N/A $8,586 *Funding recommendations for the other listed organizations contained on a separate Resolution /Exhibit due to Councilmember conflict of interest. Funding Request Staff Final HSC Organizations Eligible for General Fund FY 2016 -2017 Recommendation Recommendation Chabot -Las Positas Community College District/Tri Valley One Stop Career Center - Dublin Job Initiative $15,611 Chabot-Las osi as Community College is ric ri Valley one Stop Career Center - Tri - Valley Volunteer Income Tax Assistance $6,000 Child Care Links - Early Childhood Education $15,000 CityServe of the Tri - Valley - CityServe of the Tri - Valley $15,000 Dublin High School Parent Faculty Student Organization - Dublin High Safe and Sober Grad Night & Senior Scholarships $4,000 Dublin Partners in Education - Community Grant $10,000 $0 $7,094 Easter Seals Bay Area - Easter Seals Kaleidoscope $15,000 Eden I &R, Inc. - 2 -1 -1 Alameda County Communication System $10,000 Habitat for Humanity East Bay /Silicon Valley, Inc. - Homebuyer Financial Literacy Counseling Program $10,000 Hope Hospice, Inc - Grief Support Center and Hospice Volunteer Program $15,000 Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation - Healing therapies for Cancer Patients $10,000 YMCA of the East Bay, Tri - Valley YMCA - Mental Health Services $25,000 YMCA of the East Bay, Tri - Valley YMCA - YMCA Day Camp Affordable Summer Child Care $25,000 Total Available $130,000 $175,611 $0 $7,094 *Funding recommendations for the other listed organizations contained on a separate Resolution /Exhibit due to Councilmember conflict of interest. ATTACHMENT 6 HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Of Dpi SPECIAL MEETING 19 82 Draft Minutes CITY OF DUBLIN January 28, 2016 A Special Meeting of the Dublin Human Services Commission was held on Thursday, January 28, 2016, in the City Council Chamber of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 5:33 PM by Chair Strah. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the Commission, Staff and those present. ROLL CALL Commissioners (Cm.) Present Commissioner Absent: ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Brown, Fiedler, Hassan, Songey, and Strah None 3.2 PUBLIC COMMENTS — None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1 Regular Meeting November 19, 2015 On a motion by Vice Chair Brown, seconded by Cm. Fiedler, and by a vote of 5 -0 -0, the Commission took the following action: ACTION Approved minutes of the November 19, 2015 Regular Meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None. PUBLIC HEARING — None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None. i_I_1511111V1_ & 8.1 Election of Officers Ms. Rhonda Franklin, Management Analyst, provided the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report regarding the election of officers for the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson positions for the 2016 calendar year. On a motion by Vice Chair Brown, seconded by Cm. Fiedler, and by a vote of 5 -0 -0, the Commission took the following action: ACTION Human Services Commission Draft Minutes — January 28, 2016 — Page 2 of 6 Elected Chair Strah to remain as Chairperson fort he 2016 calendar year. On a motion by Cm. Hassan, seconded by Cm. Fiedler, and by a vote of 5 -0 -0, the Commission took the following action: ACTION Elected Vice Chair Brown to remain as Vice Chairperson for the 2016 calendar year. 8.2 City of Dublin Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 Human Services Grant Program Funding Recommendations. Ms. Franklin presented the Staff Report regarding the City of Dublin Human Services Grant Program funding recommendations for Fiscal Year 2016 -2017. Chair Strah briefed the meeting attendees on the presentation process and outlined the agenda for the item. Cm. Songey stated for the record: "I want to publically state that I am a Core Team Member of CityServe of the Tri- Valley. I understand that this organization is seeking grant funding today. As an unsalaried member of this nonprofit corporation I am permitted by law to participate in decision making regarding this organization, but am required to disclose my affiliation. I would ask that this statement [be] included in the minutes." Cm. Fiedler stated for the record: "I wanted to publically state that I will recuse myself from making and participating in making any decisions involving grant funding to Senior Support Program of the Tri - Valley. I will do so because I currently serve as a Voting Director of the organization. I understand that the Senior Support Program of the Tri - Valley is seeking funding today and its application may eventually make its way to the City Council. I will remove myself from the room when this organization presents to the Commission and will again remove myself during Commission deliberation relating to this organization. I would ask that my statement [be] included in the minutes." Chair Strah stated for the record: "I wanted to publicly state that I will recuse myself from making and participating in making any decisions involving grant funding to the Dublin High School PFSO (Parent Faculty Student Organization). I will do so because I currently serve as a Voting Board Member of the organization. I understand that the PFSO is seeking funding today and its application may eventually make its way to the City Council. I will remove myself from the room when this organization presents to the Commission and will again remove myself during Commission deliberation relating to this organization. I would ask that my statement [be] included in the minutes." Chair Strah called on organizations to begin the presentations. Ms. Linda McKeever presented on behalf of Open Heart Kitchen for the Dublin Meals Program. Mr. Zach Lupton presented on behalf of Easter Seals Bay Area for the Easter Seals Kaleidoscope program. Human Services Commission Draft Minutes — January 28, 2016 — Page 3 of 6 Ms. Alison DeJung presented on behalf of Eden I & R for the 2 -1 -1 Alameda County Communication System. Ms. Irina Milinevskaya presented on behalf of Tri- Valley Haven for the Homeless Services Program. Ms. Susan Campbell presented on behalf of Dublin Partners in Education for the Community Grant program. Ms. Sarah Holtzclaw presented on behalf of Chabot -Las Positas Community College District /Tri- Valley One Stop Career Center for the Dublin Job Initiative program. Chair Strah recused herself from the meeting for the Dublin High School Parent Faculty Student Organization presentation. Ms. Catheryn Grier presented on behalf of Dublin High School Parent Faculty Student Organization for Dublin High Safe and Sober Grad Night & Senior Scholarships. Ms. Sarah Holtzclaw presented on behalf of Chabot -Las Positas Community College District /Tri- Valley One Stop Career Center for the Tri - Valley Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Ms. Irina Milinevskaya presented on behalf of Tri - Valley Haven for the Domestic Violence Services Program. Mr. Roy Cook presented on behalf of Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation for the Healing Therapies for Cancer Patients program. Ms. Sue Compton presented on behalf of Axis Community Health for the Capital Project for Dental Services. Ms. Holly Fleming presented on behalf of CALICO Center for the Dublin Child Abuse Intervention program. Ms. Natalie Brown presented on behalf of Hope Hospice, Inc. for the Grief Support Center and Hospice Volunteer Program. Cm. Fiedler recused himself for the Senior Support Program of the Tri - Valley presentation. Ms. Nicole Albrecht presented on behalf of Senior Support Program of the Tri - Valley for the Case Management program. Mr. Ron Halog presented on behalf of Community Resources for Independent Living for the Independent Living Services and Housing program. Ms. Donna Marie Fuller presented on behalf of Child Care Links for the Early Childhood Education program. Human Services Commission Draft Minutes — January 28, 2016 — Page 4 of 6 Ms. Lesley Casto presented on behalf of Habitat for Humanity East Bay /Silicon Valley, Inc. for the Homebuyer Financial Literacy Counseling Program. Ms. Lara Calvert presented on behalf of Spectrum Community Services for the Meals on Wheels for Dublin's Homebound Seniors program. YMCA of the East Bay, Tri- Valley YMCA was called to present on their funding request in support of Mental Health Services. A representative was not in attendance to present on behalf of the organization. Ms. Gloria Gregory presented on behalf of City Serve of the Tri - Valley for their organization. YMCA of the East Bay, Tri - Valley YMCA was called to present on their funding request in support of YMCA Day Camp — Affordable Summer Child Care. A representative was not in attendance to present on behalf of the organization. Chair Strah announced that the organization presentations had concluded and the Commission would take a break to complete their individual funding recommendations and submit them to Staff for input into a cumulative worksheet for discussion after the break. Chair Strah recessed the meeting for a break at 7:24 PM. Chair Strah called the meeting back to order at 8:39 PM. Chair Strah re- opened the floor for public comments. Seeing none, Chair Strah closed the floor for public comments. Ms. Franklin reviewed the cumulative worksheet that was compiled from the Commissioner's individual recommendations for each organization. Cm. Fiedler recused himself from the meeting for discussion regarding Senior Support Program of the Tri - Valley. Chair Strah recused herself from the meeting for discussion regarding Dublin High School PFSO. Ms. Franklin explained that eligibility for grant funding included this mandatory presentation before the Commission, so as a result of not being in attendance at the meeting, YMCA of the East Bay, Tri - Valley YMCA is disqualified from the process. On a motion by Cm. Fiedler, seconded by Cm. Hassan, and by a vote of 5 -0 -0, the Commission took the following action: ACTION: Recommend Human Services Grant Funding to the City Council as outlined in the following table and to consider the Axis Community Health Capital Project for Dental Services for the Commission's one -time special project fund at a future meeting. Human Services Commission Draft Minutes - January 28, 2016 - Page 5 of 6 Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 City of Dublin Human Services Grants Program Recommendations Funding Request Staff Final HSC Request Staff Final HSC Organizations Eligible for CDBG Funds FY 2016 -2017 Recommendation Recommendation Axis Community Health - Capital Project for Dental Independent Living, Housing & Employment Services $8,586 Services $25,000 $0 $0 CALICO Center - Dublin Child Abuse Intervention $10,000 $7,735 $8,625 Open Heart Kitchen - Dublin Meal Programs $15,000 $13,000 $13,000 Senior Support Program of the Tri- Valley - Case Child Care Links - Early Childhood Education $15,000 Management $14,556 $12,000 $11,000 Spectrum Community Services - Meals on Wheels for Valley $15,000 Homebound Seniors $15,750 $8,600 $8,710 Tri - Valley Haven - Domestic Violence Services Organization - Dublin High Safe and Sober Grad Night Program $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 Tri - Valley Haven - Homeless Services Program $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 Axis Community Health - Facility Project Loan Easter Seals Bay Area - Easter Seals Kaleidoscope $15,000 Obligation N/A $13,374 $13,374 Total Available $72,709 Communication System $72,709 Funding Request Staff Final HSC Organizations Eligible for Affordable Housing Fund FY 2016 -2017 Recommendation Recommendation Community Resources for Independent Living - Independent Living, Housing & Employment Services $8,586 $8,000 $8,117 Total Available: N/A $8,117 Funding Request Staff Final HSC Organizations Eligible for General Fund FY 2016 -2017 Recommendation Recommendation Chabot -Las Positas Community College District /Tri Valley One Stop Career Center - Dublin Job Initiative $15,611 $15,000 $15,200 Chabot -Las Positas Community College District /Tri Valley One Stop Career Center - Tri - Valley Volunteer Income Tax Assistance $6,000 $6,000 $6,200 Child Care Links - Early Childhood Education $15,000 $15,000 $15,300 CityServe of the Tri - Valley - CityServe of the Tri - Valley $15,000 $15,000 $17,100 Dublin High School Parent Faculty Student Organization - Dublin High Safe and Sober Grad Night & Senior Scholarships $4,000 $0 $3,000 Dublin Partners in Education - Community Grant $10,000 $0 $7,094 Easter Seals Bay Area - Easter Seals Kaleidoscope $15,000 $15,000 $16,694 Eden I &R, Inc. - 2 -1 -1 Alameda County Communication System $10,000 $10,000 $13,695 Habitat for Humanity East Bay /Silicon Valley, Inc. - Homebuyer Financial Literacy Counseling Program $10,000 $9,000 $8,917 Hope Hospice, Inc - Grief Support Center and Hospice Volunteer Program $15,000 $15,000 $16,400 Human Services Commission Draft Minutes — January 28, 2016 — Page 6 of 6 Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation - Healing therapies for Cancer Patients $10,000 $10,000 $10,400 YMCA of the East Bay, Tri- Valley YMCA - Mental Health Services $25,000 $10,000 $0 YMCA of the East Bay, Tri - Valley YMCA - YMCA Day Camp Affordable Summer Child Care $25,000 $10,000 $0 Total Available $130,000 $130,000 OTHER BUSINESS The Commissioners did not have any brief informational items to report. Ms. Micki Cronin, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services provided information on upcoming events. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:04 PM. Minutes prepared by Rhonda Franklin, Management Analyst. Melissa Strah Chairperson ATTEST: Micki Cronin Assistant Parks and Community Services Director