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Page 1 of 2 <br />Item #8 <br /> <br />HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION <br />AGENDA REPORT <br /> <br /> <br />January 7, 2025 <br />Library and Recreation <br /> <br />TITLE: SELECT COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND LOCAL HUMAN <br />SERVICES-RELATED MEETINGS <br /> <br />SUMMARY <br />The Human Services Commission annually selects commissioners to attend local human <br />services-related meetings. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Select commission representatives to attend local human services-related meetings <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />Each year, the Human Services Commission selects representatives to attend meetings with <br />local organizations focused on human services. During the Commission Reports section of <br />regular meetings, commission representatives have shared updates and information from <br />these organizations with the full commission. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br />Human services-related meetings provide insight into community needs that can inform work <br />plans, needs assessment goals, and grant priorities. <br /> <br />Commissioners are asked to consider the following organizations for representation and select <br />a primary and alternate representative for each: <br />• Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance—Meetings provide regular opportunities for nonprofit <br />agencies to meet and collaborate, enhancing services in the nonprofit sector <br />• CityServe of the Tri-Valley – These meetings are a forum to share current/upcoming Tri- <br />Valley human services, discuss special events or programs, learn best practices, <br />identify service gaps, and collaborate. <br />The commission has also provided a representative on the Pleasanton Rides Task Force to <br />receive service updates for the City’s transportation programs. However, as the Livermore <br />Amador Valley Transportation Authority (LAVTA) now handles all ADA rides for individuals, the <br />Task Force’s scope is limited to senior services. Staff recommends pausing commissioner <br />representation at the Pleasanton Rides Task Force meetings while reevaluating the <br />composition of the Task Force and goals of the meetings. <br /> <br />EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY <br />Commissioner representation at community meetings fosters collaboration that addresses <br />community needs, including those of underserved populations. It also aligns with sustainability <br />goals by enhancing the efficiency and impact of local human services networks. <br />Page 42 of 43