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CITY OF DUBLIN
January 26, 2017
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin Human Services Commission was held on Thursday, January
26, 2017, in the City Council Chamber of the Dublin Civic Center. The meeting was called to
order at 7:12 PM by Cm. Brown.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the Commission, Staff and those present.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners (Cm.) Present: Brown, Fiedler, Hassan, Songey
Commissioner Absent: Rudy
The Commission voted to rearrange the order of the agenda items as listed below.
Commissioner Fiedler arrived at 7:20 PM.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS— None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 Regular Meeting November 17, 2016
On a motion by Cm. Songey, seconded by Cm. Hassan, and by a vote of 3-0-0 with Cm. Rudy
absent and Cm. Fiedler absent during the vote, the Commission took the following action:
ACTION:
Approved minutes of the November 17, 2016 Regular Meeting as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS— None.
PUBLIC HEARING — None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS— None.
NEW BUSINESS
8.2 Human Services Grants Program & Process Overview
Ms. Rhonda Franklin, Management Analyst, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in
the Staff Report.
Commissioners asked if Staff would withhold applications from organizations that do not meet
the criteria of providing critical human services needs. Ms. Franklin stated that Staff would
provide all applications submitted for the Commission's review; and would also provide funding
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recommendations to the Commission that would include recommendations to not fund based
on the established rating criteria.
The Commission asked about funding levels for organizations. Staff clarified that organizations
chosen for funding should receive a maximum funding amount that is not greater than the
amount the organization requested in their application. In addition, the Commission is not
required to spend all of the grant funds if the amount available is greater than the amount
requested.
ACTION:
The Commission received the Report.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Commission voted to re-open the floor for Public Comments.
The new executive director of the Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley, Mr. Robert Taylor,
introduced himself to the Commission.
NEW BUSINESS
8.3 Fiscal Year 2015-16 Human Services Grant Programs: Grant Recipient Year-End
Reports
Ms. Rhonda Franklin, Management Analyst, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in
the Staff Report.
The Commission asked whether there would be a penalty for organizations that have not
submitted their final or year-end reports. Ms. Franklin explained that the organizations would
not be penalized; however, should these organizations apply for future grant funding, this
information could be a deciding factor in determining whether or not to fund the organizations.
In addition, Staff will contact the organizations to offer the opportunity to complete the
reporting requirements before February 23, 2017, which is the date the Commission will begin
reviewing the Fiscal Year 2017-18 grant applications.
ACTION:
The Commission received the Report.
8.1 Election of Officers
Ms. Rhonda Franklin, Management Analyst, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in
the Staff Report.
On a motion by Cm. Hassan, seconded by Cm. Fiedler, and by a vote of 4-0-0 with Cm. Rudy
absent, the Commission took the following action:
ACTION:
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Elected Cm. Brown as Chairperson of the Human Services Commission for 2017.
On a motion by Cm. Fiedler, seconded by Cm. Songey, and by a vote of 4-0-0 with Cm. Rudy
absent, the Commission took the following action:
ACTION:
Elected Cm. Hassan as Vice Chairperson of the Human Services Commission for 2017.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Commissioners provided brief reports on meetings and events attended.
Staff provided program updates.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:42 PM.
Minutes prepared by Rhonda Franklin, Management Analyst.
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ATTEST:
Micki Cronin
Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services