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Mr. Erickson discussed capital funding sources with the Commission. Commissioners agreed <br /> to recommend full funding for the Axis Community Health grant request for Funding for New <br /> Clinic Capital Project with the specific recommendation that the $100K could be separate from <br /> funds used to repay the Section 108 loan. <br /> Mr. Erickson provided Commissioner Prashant with information regarding the $75,500 in <br /> CDBG capital funds that would remain after Axis is funded and advised that those funds could <br /> be allocated by the Housing Commission to other eligible activities such as the Housing <br /> Rehabilitation Program. <br /> Chairperson Berger requested the Commission review each individual grant request for <br /> Services — Medical/ Health and indicate their funding allocation. <br /> Commissioner Roby indicated he would like to hear from Tri Valley Haven to learn more about <br /> their funding requests before making his decision. <br /> Axis Community Health—Access to Care for Uninsured Low-Income Residents <br /> Commissioner Wright discussed with Ms. Compton the Axis request for funding for this project. <br /> Ms. Compton provided information on the use of funds and the number of low-income <br /> residences they anticipate being able to serve. <br /> Commissioner Nagler asked about the "per patient fee" under Covered California. Ms. <br /> Compton advised that this did not cover current clientele and was only for those who have not <br /> been on MediCal previously. <br /> Commissioners agreed to provide full funding for this project. <br /> Pleasanton Unified School District—Student Health Care Services <br /> Chairperson Berger suggested the Commission consider this based on clarification of "pass- <br /> through"funding. <br /> Commissioner Wright felt funding should be provided without any caveat, and noted that this is <br /> a project that the Commission has yearned for and will allow for dental care to be provided. <br /> Commissioners agreed. <br /> Sandra J. Wino Healing Therapies Foundation Healing Therapy Funds.to .Assist_Cancer <br /> Patients <br /> Commissioner Wright was unsure that this program should be funded and agreed with the staff <br /> recommendation. She noted that it was a scholarship program and not within the priorities set <br /> by the Commission. <br /> Commissioner Rowland agreed with Commissioner Wright's comments and was struggling <br /> with how this fit in the Commission's priorities. She noted that cancer patients are protected <br /> under labor laws. <br /> Human Services Commission <br /> March 5, 2015 <br /> Page 8 <br />