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DATE: March 24, 2016
T�: Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Micki Cronin, Assistant Director of Parks and Community ��(�� �i(,�G�.--�
Services
SUBJECT: Human Services Priorities and Initiatives
By:Rhonda Franklin, Management�naly.rt
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Commission will receive a report regarding current human services priorities and initiatives.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Review priorities and initiatives, and provide input on existing non-profit organizations or human service
needs that should be further explored.
DESCRIPTION:
The Human Services Commission was created in November 2013. Since this time, significant human services
work has been undertaken and/or accomplished. Attachment 1 summarizes the human services priorities
identified for focus and the major inivatives that have been undertaken since the Commission was formed.
The Tri-Valley Needs Assessment (�ssessment), a collaboration between the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and ;
Pleasanton, set the basis from which the Tri-Valley cities would focus their efforts on human services related
needs in the community. The Assessment identified the following 14 areas of concern:
1. Behavioral health (inental health and substance 6. Transportation services and access
abuse) 7. Domestic violence and child abuse
2. tlffordable housing 8. Disabilities
3. Health care 9. Food and nutrition
4. Workforce development 10. Senior services
5. Homelessness 11. Youth services
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12. Child care, early childhood development and 13. Changing demographics and growing diversity
education 14. Financial assistance
In June 2014, a Joint Commission Workshop was held with the Human Services Commissions from the cities
of Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton to learn about each other's interests, share information about recent
activities, and identify priorities for future regional work. At the meeung, the Coininissioners participated in a
ranking process to identify which of the 14 areas of concern should be prioritized for future local and regional
focus. Three areas of concern were identified:
• Behavioral Health
• Health Care (including Dental)
• Senior Services
One of the most impactful actions in support of these priorities is through the Human Services Grants
Program. For Fiscal Year 2015-2016, approximately 81% of grant program funding was recommended in
support of these priorities. '
To further guide the Commission's priorities and initiative, mission and vision statements were created at the '
rlpri124,2014 Conuiiission meeting and read as follows:
Mission
The City of Dublin Human Services Commission is dedicated to outreach, education,and
collaboration to address the community's human services needs as represented in the adopted needs
assessment.
Vision
The Human Services Commission seeks solutions to the needs identified in the adopted needs
assessment. The Commission will make recommendations to the Council on priorities for efforts that are
consistent with the City Council's adopted mission,vision and values.
The Commission evaluates, encourages and advocates for the provision of human services in the
communiry by making recommendations for organizational grant funding, educating residents on human
services needs and pramoting available services, supporting citizen awareness, engagement and volunteerism
in addressing human service needs, and by collaborating with neighboring cities on regional human services
solutions.
Current Efforts
Axi.r Community Health Cli�ric E.xpan.rion—Jaint Funding Agreernent ��
In July 2015 the City entered into an agreement �vith the cities of Livermore and Pleasanton to joindy fund a
federal loan to provide financing for the construction oE a new medical clinic in eastern Alameda County
(Pleasanton). Dublin's poruon of the loan is approximately $222,000 and will be repaid in annual installments
through the Community Development Block Grant fund. The construction is almost complete and the grand
opening is forthcoming.
SeeDublY/ell—A local health event.rpon.rored by the Alameda County Tri-Valley Health Initiative
The City and School District are currendy in the planning stages for the 2016 event, which takes place on :
Saturday, April 23, at Dublin High School Student Union Building. Alameda Counry provides Measure A
funds in support of the event The event was held in Dublin last year, and in Livermore two years ago. The
purpose of the event is to provide health and wellness screenings and appropriate follow-up to the under- .
served community. For more infoYmation,visit www.tcivalleyl�icaltl�.oi�. '�
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Dental Clinic Fea.ribility Study—Provide dental.rervice,r far unin.rured/lozv-incame in community
Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Alameda Counry, and Axis Community Health have engaged in discussions
about the feasibility of a future dental clinic in the Tri-Valley. Staff has met with all parties twice over the past
six months to discuss the growing need for dental services and to explore opportunities and barriers. The last
meeting took place on February 26 at which Alameda County informed attendees that a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for Dental Health Services for Children and Families in East County had been issued with a
response due date on April 7, 2016. This is the first step towards selecting and contracting with a qualified
dental service provideY.
Human Services Commission One-Time Special Project Seed Funding
�t the City Council's March 7, 2015 Strategic Planning Workshop the City Council discussed and
subsequendy approved (at the June 2, 2015 Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget Hearing) a one-time $30,000 seed
funding for a human services program special project, subject to Ciry Council review and approval.
Joint Human Services Commission Meeting
On an annual basis, the Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton Human Services Coinmissions meet to discuss
regional interests such as updates on joint projects, potential new projects, and joint learning/training
opportunities. This year's meeting is tentatively scheduled for June 1, 2016 in Pleasanton at 7:00 PM. At the
Joint Meeting last year, the agenda included:
• Progress report on construction of the new Axis Community Health clinic,
• Presentation from SparkPoint Centers (organization providing financial success counseling on
managing credit,increasing income, and building assets),
• Discussion regarding e9uity and inclusion training,
• Joint Cornrnission field-trip ideas, and
• Commission Roundtable.
Future Steps
Staff will continue to keep the Commission up-to-date on the initiatives identified and will continue to
identify appropriate ways for Commissioners to actively engage in these efforts. Staff will also continue to
invite nonprofit organizations that serve Dublin and the Tri-Valley to attend future meetings to present and
share information about their activities and the need they fulfil in the community.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Human Services Coininission Priorities/Initiatives
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