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January 26, 2023, Dublin Human Services Commission Agenda
Regular Meeting of the DUBLIN HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Thursday, January 26, 2023, Location: Council Chambers
Civic Center
100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568
Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Public Comment At this time, the public is permitted to address the Human Services Commission on
non-agendized items. Please step to the podium and clearly state your name for the
record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance
with State Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing
on the posted agenda. The Commission may respond to statements made or
questions asked or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning
the matter. Any member of the public may contact the Recording Secretary’s Office
related to the proper procedure to place an item on a future Human Services
Commission agenda. The exceptions under which the Commission MAY discuss
and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in
Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3).
3.2 Informational Presentations by Fiscal Year 2022-23 Human Services Grant
Recipients The Human Services Commission will receive presentations from Fiscal Year
2022-23 Human Services grant recipients.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentations. Staff Report
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered
for approval by the Human Services Commission with one single action. Members of
the audience, Staff or the Human Services Commission who would like an item
removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Chair
to remove the item.
4.1 Approval of the November 2, 2022, Human Services Commission Special Meeting
Minutes
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the November 2, 2022,
Human Services Commission Special Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the November 2, 2022, Human Services Commission Special
Meeting.
Staff Report Attachment 1 - Minutes of the November 2, 2022, Human Services Commission
Special
Meeting
4.2 Approval of the November 17, 2022, Human Services Commission Regular
Meeting Minutes
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the November 17, 2022,
Human Services Commission Regular Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the November 17, 2022, Human Services Commission Regular
Meeting.
Staff Report Attachment 1 - Minutes of the November 17, 2022, Human Services Commission Regular Meeting
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
6. PUBLIC HEARING
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson The Human Services Commission will elect a Chairperson and Vice-
Chairperson per the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Human Services
Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
Staff Report
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8.2 Overview of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Human Services Grant Program The Commission will receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Human
Services Grant program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Organization Affiliation Worksheet
Attachment 2 - Sample Criteria Rating Worksheet
Attachment 3 - City of Dublin Mission and Vision
Statements
9. OTHER BUSINESS
Brief information only reports from the commission and/or Staff, including committee
reports and reports by the commission related to meetings attended at City expense
(AB1234).
10. ADJOURNMENT
This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made
available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by
Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132) (ADA),
and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request
for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office
(925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Upon receiving a request, the
City will swiftly resolve requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with
disabilities, consistent with the federal ADA, and resolve any doubt in favor of accessibility.
Agenda materials that become available within 72 hours in advance of the meeting, and
after publishing of the agenda, will be available at Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, and will be
posted on the City’s website at www.dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings.
Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe and secure
environment, fosters new opportunities, provides equity across all programs, and
champions a culture of diversity and inclusion.
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Agenda Item 3.2
DATE:January 26, 2023
TO:Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM:Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:Informational Presentations by Fiscal Year 2022-23 Human Services Grant RecipientsPreparedby:Judy Miller,Management Analyst II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Human Services Commission will receive presentations from Fiscal Year 2022-23 Human Services grant recipients.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Receive the presentations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:None.
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Human Services Grant Program, each recipient is required to present to the Human Services Commission in November or January of the fiscal year in which the grant funding was received. The presentations will describe services offered, the current status of programs or projects, how programs are evaluated, program/project goals, how grant money is utilized, and any other pertinent information. The presentations should demonstrate how the organization providesprograms and services as initially outlined in grant applications and as stated in annual grant agreements. The organizations that will be presenting include:
Calico Center
Centro Legal
City Serve of the Tri-Valley
Community Resources for Independent Living
Easter Seals Bay Area
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Goodness Village
Hope Hospice
Legal Assistance for Seniors
Open Heart Kitchen
Senior Support of the Tri-Valley
Spectrum Community Services
Sunflower HillThese presentations are informational only. After successfully completing necessary reporting, expending grant funds, and presentations to the Human Services Commission, organizations will be deemed compliant with program requirements and eligible for future grant opportunities.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:None.
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Agenda Item 4.1
DATE:January 26, 2023
TO:Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM:Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:Approval of the November 2, 2022,Human Services Commission Special Meeting MinutesPreparedby:Kim Bonato,Senior Office Assistant
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the November 2, 2022,Human Services Commission Special Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Approve the minutes of the November 2, 2022,Human Services Commission Special Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:None.
DESCRIPTION:The Human Services Commission will consider approval of the minutes from the November 2, 2022,Special Meeting.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:1)Minutes of the November 2, 2022,Human Services Commission Special Meeting
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Attachment 1
MINUTES OF THE HUMAN
SERVICES COMMISSION
Special Meeting: November 2, 2022
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A Joint Meeting of the City of Dublin, City of Livermore, and City of Pleasanton Human Services Commission was held on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, in the Remillard Room and the City of Pleasanton Operation Services Building. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Joe Carlucci, Chair of the Pleasanton Human Services Commission.
1. Pledge of AllegianceThe Pledge of Allegiance was led by City of Pleasanton Commission Chair Joe Carlucciand recited by the Commission and Staff.
2. Roll CallDublin Attendee Name Title StatusAdam Lumia Commission Chair PresentRegis Harvey Commissioner Vice Chair PresentJanet Songey Commissioner PresentShawn Costello Commissioner PresentRose Hunt Alternate Commissioner PresentBaljeet Sangha Alternate Commissioner Present Pleasanton Attendee Name Title StatusMary Jane Bedegi Commissioner PresentJaneen Rubino-Brumm Commissioner PresentCindy Cook Commissioner PresentFilipp Dmitriev Commissioner PresentMelanie Hayes Commissioner PresentKirtstin Litz Commissioner PresentMeera Parikh Commissioner PresentPatty Powers Commissioner PresentJoe Carlucci Commission Chair PresentLivermore had Marti Sutton, Marc Ross, Tracy Nalamura, and Rhoby Antonio in attendance.A quorum was not present, and these members relocated to the audience.
3. Public Comment – None.
4. Workshop – Eastern Alameda County Human Services Needs Assessment Update
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Staff from the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton gave a brief update on the Human Services Needs Assessment that is being done in collaboration between the Cities of Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore.Staff from JSI Research and Training Institute, the project consultant, provideda presentation to the Commissioners. The presentation included a timeline, details on theprocess, approach, scope of work, and deliverables. Questions were then posed to the Commissioners, followed by discussion and deliberation. Feedback was provided to Staff and the Consultant, but no formal action was taken.
5. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
Human Services Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Heritage & Cultural Arts Manager
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Agenda Item 4.2
DATE:January 26, 2023
TO:Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM:Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:Approval of the November 17, 2022,Human Services Commission RegularMeeting MinutesPreparedby:Kim Bonato,Senior Office Assistant
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the November 17, 2022,Human Services Commission Regular Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Approve the minutes of the November 17, 2022,Human Services Commission Regular Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:None.
DESCRIPTION:The Human Services Commission will consider approval of the minutes from the November 17, 2022,Regular Meeting.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:1)Minutes of the November 17, 2022,Human Services Commission Regular Meeting
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Attachment 1
MINUTES OF THE HUMAN
SERVICES COMMISSION
Regular Meeting: November 17, 2022
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A Regular Meeting of the Human Services Commission was held on Thursday, November 17, 2022, in the Council Chamber at the Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00p.m., by Commission Vice Chair Regis Harvey.
1. Call to OrderAttendee Name Title StatusAdam Lumia Commission Chair AbsentRegis Harvey Commissioner Vice Chair PresentJanet Songey Commissioner PresentShawn Costello Commissioner PresentVacantCommissioner NARose Hunt Alternate Commissioner PresentBaljeet Sangha Alternate Commissioner Present
2. Pledge of AllegianceThe Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chair Harvey and recited by the Commission and Staff.
3. Oral Communications
3.1 Public CommentNone.
3.2 Informational Presentations by Fiscal Year 2022-23 Human Services Grant
RecipientsPresentations were made to the Commission by the following Fiscal Year 2022-23 Human Services Grant Recipients:1) Chabot Las Positas Tri-Valley Career Center2) Hively3) Tri-Valley Haven
4. Consent Calendar
4.1 Approved the Minutes of the July 28, 2022, Human Services Commission Special
Meeting
4.2 Received the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Human Services Grant Program Year End
Report
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The Commission voted to approve the Consent Calendar.
RESULT:APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY:Shawn Costello, Commissioner
SECOND:Janet Songey, Commissioner
AYES:Costello, Harvey, Songey, Alternate Commissioner Hunt, Alternate Commissioner Sangha
ABSENT:Lumia
5. Written Communication – None.
6. Public Hearing – None.
7. Unfinished Business – None.
8. New Business
8.1 Review of Final Grant Awards for the City of Dublin Fiscal Year 2022-23 Human
Services Grant ProgramThe Commission received a report on the final grant awards for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Human Services Grant Program.
9. Other BusinessStaff and Commissioners gave updates on various projects.
10.AdjournmentThe meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Human Services Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Management Analyst II Parks and Community Services
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Agenda Item 8.1
DATE:January 26, 2023
TO:Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM:Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:Election of Chairperson and Vice-ChairpersonPreparedby:Judy Miller,Management Analyst II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Human Services Commission will elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson per the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Human Services Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Conduct elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:None.
DESCRIPTION:Per the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Human Services Commission, electionsshall take place to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson at the Commission's firstmeeting each year. Article V of the Human Services Bylaws and Rules ofProcedure state:OFFICERSSection 1. Election and Term of Office. The Commission shall elect, by majority vote, aChairperson and Vice Chairperson at the first meeting of each year. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall serve until their successors are elected, or until their terms as members of theCommission expire, whichever is first. The Commission shall, unless no Commissioners meet thecriteria, elect Commissioners to the positions that have not previously served in the position andthat have not declined the appointment, with the intent that no one should serve in the positionfor no more than two consecutive years. Alternates are not eligible to serve as Chairperson orVice-Chairperson. The secretary to the Commission will be the City Manager or his/her designeeSection 2. Vacancies. In case of any vacancy in the Office of Chairperson or
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Vice-Chairperson, the vacancy shall be filled by an election held at the first regularmeeting after the occurrence of such vacancy. The person so elected shall serve thebalance of the term.Section 3. Duties of Officers. The Chairman performs the following duties:(a) Presides at all meetings of the Commission.(b) Appoints committee and chairpersons of committees as necessary.(c) Signs correspondence on behalf of the Commission.(d) Represents the Commission before the City Council.(e) Performs other duties necessary or customary to the office.Once elections are conducted, the transfer of duties shall take place immediately withthe newly elected officers presiding over the remainder of the meeting. In the event ofthe absence of the Chairperson or his/her ability to act, the Vice-Chairperson presidesin the place of the Chairperson. In the event of the absence of or the inability to act ofboth the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, the remaining members shall elect one oftheir members to act as temporary Chairperson.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:None.
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Agenda Item 8.2
DATE:January 26, 2023
TO:Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM:Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:Overview of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Human Services Grant ProgramPreparedby:Judy Miller,Management Analyst II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Commission will receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Human Services Grant program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Receive the presentation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:None.
DESCRIPTION:The City of Dublin’s Human Services Grants Program provides financial support to local non-profit organizations serving the Dublin community. The Human Services Commission (HSC)evaluatesgrant applications, receives applicant presentations, and makes a recommendation to the City Council on grant award amounts.This report contains background information regarding the grant review process. Also provided is an Organization Affiliation Worksheet (Attachment 1) for Commissioners to complete to help determine potential conflicts of interest related to grant applicants and Commissioner organization affiliations.Overview of Grants Program ProcessThe Human Services Grants Program is administered during the fiscal year calendar, which is July through June. The program follows a strict schedule to meet City, Alameda County, and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)budget deadlines. The Fiscal Year 2023-24program schedule is outlined below, with preparation beginning as early as December 2022.TABLE 1: PROGRAM SCHEDULE
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Milestone DateApplication period opened December 2, 2022Mandatory virtual grant workshop December 7, 2022Application period closed January 20, 2023HSC receives grant process overview and ZoomGrants training January 26, 2023Staff review of grant applications January 23-February 3, 2023Applications and ZoomGrants access provided to HSC for review February 6, 2023HSCgrant rating worksheets and preliminary funding recommendations due to City Staff March 3, 2023HSC receives applicant presentations, reviews preliminary funding recommendations,and makes final funding recommendation March 23, 2023
Staff presents HSC’s funding recommendations to City Council for approval April 2023City Council adopts City budget May 2023County adopts County budget (CDBG funds)June 2023FY 2023-24 grant funding available July 1, 2023The application review period began on January 23, 2023, and HSC Commissioners will receive access to ZoomGrants, the platform used for grant application submittal. During the application review period, Staff and the HSC will evaluate and score each application according to the rating criteria approved by the City Council (Attachment 2). By March 3, 2023, each Commissioner will submit a completed rating sheet and preliminary funding recommendation for each application.At the March 23, 2023, Commission meeting, new applicants can make a brief presentation to the HSC. The Commissioners may ask questions of the applicants for clarification purposes or to gather additional information about the organization. After applicant presentations, the HSC will deliberate in open session, review the preliminary funding recommendations and, by way of a motion, recommend final grant funding amounts to the City Council for consideration. All discussions and deliberations regarding funding amounts by the HSC and the final recommendation to the City Council must take place at the dais before members of the public. Grant CriteriaEach year, the City Council awards funding to organizations that best meet the community’s needs in support of the Areas of Concern as identified in the Tri-Valley Needs Assessment and the City’s adopted Mission and Vision Statements (Attachment 3). The 2011 Tri-Valley Needs Assessment will be used until the new assessment is complete.TABLE 2: TRI-VALLEY NEEDS ASSESSMENT FINDINGS BY AREA OF CONCERN*
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1.Behavioral Health (mental health and substance abuse)2.Affordable Housing3.Health Care4.Workforce Development5.Homelessness6.Transportation Services and Access7.Domestic Violence and Child Abuse8.Disabilities9.Food and Nutrition10.Senior Services11.Youth Services12.Child Care, Early Childhood Development, and Education13.Changing Demographics and Growing Diversity14.Financial Assistance* Taken from page 33 of the Eastern Alameda County 2011 Human Services Needs AssessmentFindings Report. The report is available online at www.dublin.ca.gov/1956.Additionally, the City Council has provided direction to consider grants for programs that specifically address critical human service needs. These include services related to food and nutrition, healthcare, homelessness, and childcare.Available Funding Sources and AmountsThe program is supported through funding sources, including the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the General Fund, and the Affordable Housing Fund(as available). For Fiscal Year 2023-24, funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) related to COVID response and recovery will also be available.The Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget process has already begun, and Staff has estimated the funding allocations for the grant program based on funding levels in recent years. The amount of funding is not guaranteed at this time.
TABLE 3: ESTIMATED FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FOR FY 2023-24General Fund $90,000Affordable Housing Fund $8,000Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)$99,000American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)$163,000The CDBG program is administered through the Alameda County Community Development Agency. The CDBG amount is the estimated amount available for public services and capital projects.
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The range for Human Services Grants Program funding is a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $25,000 per grantee.Online Grant Application and Review ProcessThe application period closed on January 20, 2023. The Commissioners will receive an update at the January 26, 2023, meeting on the number of applications received and the total amount of grant funds requested. Commissioners can only review applications in the ZoomGrants system. All discussions, comments, and funding recommendations must take place during the meeting on March 23, 2023.Organization AffiliationIn preparation for the upcoming application review period and future HSC meetings, Staff requeststhat Commissioners complete and submit the Organization Affiliation Worksheet to Staff by January 29, 2023. This will allow Staff to determine potential conflicts of interest related to grant applicants and Commissioner organization affiliations. Staff will notify Commissioners of any conflicts and provide further instruction if needed.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:1) Organization Affiliation Worksheet2) Sample Criteria Rating Worksheet3) City of Dublin Mission and Vision Statements
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City of Dublin
Human Services Commission - Organizational Affiliation Worksheet
Commissioner Name __________________________________________________
Please complete the following information and return by January 29, 2023. As part of the City’s Human Services Grants Program, Human
Services Commissioners will be asked to make recommendations to the Dublin City Council about grant funding awards for community organizations.
State and federal laws limit certain political appointees from making funding recommendations for organizations that may apply for City grant funding,
particularly if they are a member of the applicant organization or an office holder. The information you provide will be evaluated by the City Attorney’s
Office to identify any potential conflicts related to the City’s Human Services Grants Program. Thank you for your assistance!
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Community
Organization Name
Organization
Address / Phone Website (if any) Membership Type *
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
*Please indicate whether you are a voting or non-voting member of the organization; and if you are an officer, please list your title. (Attach additional
sheets if needed.)
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Commissioner Signature Date
Attachment 1
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CITY OF DUBLIN
HUMAN SERVICES GRANT RATING SHEET
Organization:
Program:
City Staff Section
Organization/Management (1 point each, maximum of 5)
The organization previously received funding from Dublin and has fully complied with the City’s
management procedures, including invoice and report deadlines.
The organization, as presented in the application, is able to achieve the stated goals and
outcomes.
The organization and its staff are qualified and have the capacity to provide for the program.
(non-profit status, resumes for staff, Board of Directors, information on clients served)
The organization has completed all required aspects of the application process.
The proposed program has a successful proven track record (not a new program).
Total Points:
The estimated total number of unduplicated Dublin Residents to be served:
Qualifies for: CDBG General Fund ARPA Other _____________________
Commission Member Section
Need – Rate the need for this program/service.
Rating Description Score
Low
0-2
The applicant does not articulate a clear need for the project in their application and is
unlikely to address that need.
Mid
3-5
The applicant identifies a clear need, but it is not a critical human service need, and/or
the applicant does not demonstrate a high likelihood of addressing that need.
High
6-10
The applicant identifies a critical human service need in Dublin that other organizations
do not and demonstrates a high likelihood of addressing that need.
Comments:
Benefit – Rate the benefit to low-income or high-risk individuals/households in Dublin.
Rating Description Score
Low
0-2
Applicant demonstrates a low number of low-income or high-risk Dublin
individuals/households who will benefit from the project, and the application fails to
identify any outcomes or ways it will measure project success.
Attachment 2
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Mid
3-5
Applicant demonstrates a moderate number of low-income or high-risk Dublin
individuals/households who will benefit from the project. The application identifies
outcomes but is unclear or unlikely to demonstrate a project impact.
High
6-10
Applicant demonstrates a high number of low-income or high-risk Dublin
individuals/households who will benefit from the project. The application identifies clear
and measurable outcomes to demonstrate project impact.
Comments:
Funding – Rate the applicant’s funding request.
Rating Description Score
Low
0-2
The funding request is unreasonably high given the project's proposed impact, and the
number of people served; the project budget is unrealistic.
Mid
3-5
The funding request is reasonable but does not demonstrate a high impact or cost
effectiveness given the proposed number of people served and/or the project budget
has significant questions or flaws.
High
6-10
The funding request is a reasonable amount demonstrating high impact and cost
effectiveness given the proposed number of people served; the project budget is feasible
and sound.
Comments:
Funding Sustainability – Rate the diversification of the project’s funding sources.
Rating Description Score
Low
0-2
The Grant request is the only source of funds for the applicant’s proposed project.
Mid
3-5
The applicant has identified more than one funding source to support the proposed
activity/service, but this grant request would be the main source of funds, and the long-
term sustainability of the project is questionable.
High
6-10
The applicant has identified multiple funding sources to support the proposed
activity/service and ensure sustainability. The organization produces other income that
may be used to support this program (fundraising).
Comments:
City Funding – Rate the necessity of City funding for this project.
Rating Description Score
Low
0-2
The project is not appropriate for City funds and will not reduce demands on other City
resources.
Mid
3-5
The project is an appropriate use for City funds but will not reduce demands on other
City resources and/or other types of funding sources would be a better fit for this
project.
High
6-10
City funds are critical to the project, and funding request is appropriate for City sources
and reduces demands for other City resources.
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Comments:
Consistency with Policies – Rate the proposal’s consistency with the HUD Strategic Goals and HUD Policy
Priorities. (To determine CDBG eligibility)
Rating Description Score
Low
0-2
The proposal does not address any of the HUD Strategic Goals or HUD Policy Priorities.
Mid
3-5
The proposal addresses one of the HUD Strategic Goals or HUD Policy Priorities.
High
6-10
The proposal helps address multiple HUD Strategic Goals or HUD Policy Priorities.
Comments:
City Council Priorities – Rate the extent the proposal addresses one or more of the City Council’s priorities.
Rating Description Score
Low
0-2
The proposal does not address any of the Council’s priorities.
Mid
3-5
The proposal addresses one or two of the Council’s priorities but does not have a high
likelihood of doing so effectively.
High
6-10
The proposal demonstrates a high likelihood of addressing multiple Council priorities.
Comments:
Alameda County 14 Areas of Concerns – Rate the extent the proposal addresses one or more of the 14 areas
of concern as identified by the Alameda County Needs Assessment Report.
Rating Description Score
Low
0-2
The proposal does not address any of the 14 areas of concern.
Mid
3-5
The proposal addresses one or two of the 14 areas of concern but does not have a high
likelihood of doing so effectively.
High
6-10
The proposal is highly likely to address multiple areas of the 14 areas of concern.
Comments:
Innovation – If funds were allocated last year for the same project/activity, rate the extent to which the
applicant adequately responds to changing community conditions. If the proposal is for a new project, rate
the extent to which the project uses a new and innovative approach to solve an identified problem.
Rating Description Score
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Low
0-2
The applicant does not demonstrate an ability to adapt the project to changing needs or
is not using an innovative approach.
Mid
3-5
It is unclear how the project will respond to changing community conditions identified in
the application or use an effective but not particularly innovative approach.
High
6-10
The applicant demonstrates a high likelihood of responding to changing conditions
and/or using an innovative approach.
Comments:
Access – Rate the extent to which the project will ensure non-English speakers, people with disabilities,
people experiencing homelessness, seniors, low-income families, and/or youth can access the proposed
program or activities.
Rating Description Score
Low
0-2
The proposal does not mention accessibility concerns and does not describe how it will
remove barriers or help community members access its services.
Mid
3-5
The proposal addresses accessibility concerns but does not identify concrete or impactful
ways the project will remove barriers for priority populations.
High
6-10
The proposal describes concrete and impactful ways the applicant will improve language,
technology, and/or transportation access for priority populations.
Comments:
Proposal Total Score:
Recommend Funding: Yes No
Total Requested: Total Recommended:
Commissioner Name Date
Suggested determination of allocation amount:
Points Percent Qualifies For
80+ Points 80-100% of request
60-79 Points 50-80% of request
59 and below 0-50% of request
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MISSION
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a
safe and secure environment, fosters new opportunities, provides equity across
all programs, and champions a culture of diversity and inclusion.
VISION
Dublin is a great community to live, work, and raise a family. Dublin values:
•Safety – We are dedicated to excellent public safety resources, including
police and fire.
•Finances – We will strive to be fiscally transparent and balance our
budgets annually.
•Inclusivity – We will advocate for programs and policies that support
inclusive access to housing and cultural opportunities.
•Diversity – We will support a wide range of programs and events that
reflect and cater to the diversity of our residents.
•Equity – We will deliver our services in a way that ensures equitable
access to all.
•Innovation – We will continue to innovate in every aspect of
government and promote innovation within the business community.
•Customer Service – We will provide welcoming, excellent customer
services to our residents and businesses at all times.
•Living an Active Lifestyle – We will continuously promote an active
lifestyle through our parks and facilities and encourage participation in
local sports.
•History – We will honor our history through places and programs that
remind people of our beginnings.
•Business – We will provide a full spectrum of opportunity by supporting
current and prospective businesses through ongoing economic
development efforts and helping them grow and thrive locally.
•Environmental Sustainability – We will continue to lead in building a
well-planned sustainable community and protecting our natural resources.
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