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SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2022-01-27,1,"City of Alameda, California
SOCIAL SERVICE HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD
THURSDAY, January 27, 2022
APPROVED MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Sarah Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:02pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: President Sarah Lewis, Vice President Kristin Furuichi Fong, Board members
Dianne Yamashiro-Omi, Priya Jagannathan, Samantha Green, Scott Means.
City staff: Lois Butler, Veronika Cole, and Eric Fonstein (Secretary to the Board).
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3-A Review and Approve December 9, 2021 Draft Minutes
A motion to approve the minutes of December 9, 2021 was made by Board member Means
and seconded by Board member Yamashiro-Omi. Ayes: President S. Lewis, Vice President
Furuichi Fong, Board members Yamashiro-Omi, Jagannathan, Green, and Means. Nays:
none. Motion passed 6-0.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. AGENDA ITEMS
5-A Review and Endorse the 2021 Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP)
Annual Report
Danielle Mieler, Sustainability and Resilience Manager, with the City of Alameda
presented the Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP) 2021 Annual Report. The
following are summary of the key segments:
CARP Annual Report will be presented to City Council for endorsement in March
2022
Goal is to reduce emissions to 50% below 2005 levels by 2030
Three pillars of sustainability: economy, environment and equity
Social equity is considered when assessing impacts of climate change, weighing
costs and benefits of proposed City actions, and prioritizing projects
2021 Highlights and Achievements
Hired a Sustainability and Resilience Manager
Convened internal Green Team
Hired Civic Spark Fellow
Passed an all-electric reach code requiring new construction City-wide to
be all-electric
Completed ""Electrifying Existing Residential Buildings in Alameda"" report",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2022-01-27.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2022-01-27,2,"Completed construction of all-electric Krusi Recreation Center
Upgraded West End Library and Mastick Senior Center Social Hall to
serve as a Clean Air and Cooling Center to serve as Clean Air and Cooling
center with
AMP launched electric panel upgrades rebates and online marketplace
Amended City's off-street parking ordinance eliminating parking minimums
and requiring Electric Vehicle (EV) charging in new development
Passed a gas-power leaf blower ban
Convened San Leandro Bay/Oakland Alameda Estuary Adaptation
Working Group
Completed comprehensive General Plan Update with new Climate and
Conservation Element
Completed an updated Climate Adaptation and Hazard Mitigation Plan for
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) review
Certified as a Blue City by the nonprofit organization Project O. The Blue
City Network is a certification system that recognizes cities and counties
that demonstrate their commitment to healthy waterways.
Recognized as a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community by League of
American Bicyclist
Strategy T1: Reduce commute vehicles traveled
Strategy T2: Build additional bike lanes
Strategy T4: Expand EasyPass Program
Strategy T6: Increase availability of EV chargers citywide
Strategy E3: Programs to encourage fuel switching in certain appliances
Strategy S2: Further develop urban forest
Key adaptation efforts: Sub-regional Adaption Working Group, Veterans Court,
Doolittle Drive and Northern Shoreline
The 2022 CARP priorities include:
Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Develop an equitable existing buildings energy efficiency and electrification
roadmap
Encourage owners to seismically retrofit remaining soft-story apartment
buildings
Adaptation
Advance San Leandro Bay/Oakland-Alameda Estuary Adaptation Working
Group
Identify funding for priority adaption projects identified in CARP
Capacity Building
Consider applying for Cool-City Challenge (""moonshot strategy"")
Consider placing climate revenue measure on ballot
Update Urban Forest Plan
Complete Active Transportation Plan
Ms. Mieler thanked the Board for its time and opened the floor for questions and
comments. Board member Means commented on induction stoves, stating the positive
impacts from its use. Ms. Mieler added that the use has proven to improve indoor air
quality. Board member Yamashiro-Omi asked if there is a strategy to communicate
CARP throughout the community. Ms. Mieler confirmed the forthcoming Building",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2022-01-27.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2022-01-27,3,"Electrification 101, Workshop on Wednesday, March 16. Board member Yamashiro-Omi
requested a copy of the socially vulnerable census tracks. Staff member Fonstein stated
he will forward this information. President Lewis asked what resourced will be used for
retrofitting. Ms. Mieler stated the City will be submitting an application for available
grants. President Lewis inquired about the eligibility/likelihood of the City receiving the
""Cool-City"" funding. Ms. Mieler believes, that with appropriate participation from the
community, it is highly likely we will receive funding.
Board members thanked Ms. Mieler for her time and informative presentation.
5-B Approve the City of Alameda Transportation Program Plan for Seniors and
People with Disabilities for Fiscal Year 2022/23
Katherine Kaldis, Paratransit Coordinator and Gail Payne, Senior Transportation
Coordinator with the City of Alameda, presented the Transportation Program Plan for
Seniors and People with Disabilities for Fiscal Year 2022/23. The following are summary
of the key segments:
Plan will be presented to City Council for approval in March 2022
Alameda Loop Shuttle had the lowest monthly boarding and customer
satisfaction. The cost per ride went from $13 to $34 (which is above the required
maximum of $20 per Alameda CTC). Staff recommends that the service is
discontinued.
Free AC Transit Bus Pass holders reported high satisfaction. City plans to
formalize a pay-as-you-go model, with expected cost per ride to be less than $3.
Staff recommends that the program is expanded to provide up to 230 AC Transit
bus passes for low-income Alameda seniors and people with disabilities. In
addition to continue funding passes for the 167 units within Alameda Point
Collaborative (APC). Total budget for the program is $200,000.
TNC Concierge Program, Alameda Independent Mobility (AIM), is a curb-to-curb
service to facilitate same-day trips for low income individuals, enrolled in EBP.
Concierge service by Eden I&R, provides 2-1-1 service, where the cost of a ride is
$15. The current program has 50 participants enrolled with a target of 80. Staff
recommends that the program enroll 56 additional residents, totaling 136
participants. Total budget for the program is $125,000.
Customer Service and Outreach Program includes new monthly travel training for
AC Transit (monthly presentations, East Bay paratransit ticket sales, clipper card
assistance, press releases, annual survey and in-person/phone support). Total
budget for the program is $26,000.
Additional Recommendations
Capital Program: Recommend the continuation of the bus shelter
replacements, improve access to/from bus stops, including sidewalk
enhancements to ensure ADA compliance. Remove signs and poles at
shuttle stops. Total Budget $300,000
Group Trips: Recommend same services once COVID infection rates
decline. Total Budget $25,000
Program Management: Recommend the funding of part-time paratransit
coordinator and group trip driver as well as on-call experts. Total Budget
$38,000
BUDGET
Total Revenue $833,000",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2022-01-27.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2022-01-27,4,"Total Expenditures $715,000
Reserve $118,000
Ms. Kaldis opened the floor for questions and comments. Board member Means
applauded the AIM program and the utilization of 2-1-1 services, as there are many
individuals with technology disparities. Ms. Kaldis noted that not only can the AIM
program assist individuals getting to appointments, but also getting home from the
appointment. Board member Yamashiro-Omi wanted to know if there are provisions to
outreach to immigrant communities. Ms. Kaldis confirmed that program materials are
translated into Chinese and Spanish, as well as translation services offered by 2-1-1.
Board member Jagannathan asked if the City has received feedback from other
commissions regarding the discontinuation of the Alameda Loop Shuttle. Ms. Kaldis
reported no negative feedback, and emphasized that free bus passes offer better
flexibility than the shuttle service.
A motion to approve the Transportation Program Plan for Seniors and People with
Disabilities for Fiscal Year 2022/23 was made by Board member Means and seconded by
Board member Jagannathan. Ayes: President S. Lewis, Vice President Furuichi Fong,
Board members Yamashiro-Omi, Jagannathan, Green, and Means. Nays: none. Motion
passed 6-0.
A motion to return to item 5-A was made by Vice President Furuichi Fong and seconded
by Board member Yamashiro-Omi. Ayes: President S. Lewis, Vice President Furuichi
Fong, Board members Yamashiro-Omi, Jagannathan, Green, and Means. Nays: none.
Motion passed 6-0.
A motion to approve the Climate Action and Resiliency Plan was made by Board member
Green and seconded by Board member Means. Ayes: President S. Lewis, Vice President
Furuichi Fong, Board members Yamashiro-Omi, Jagannathan, Green, and Means. Nays:
none. Motion passed 6-0.
5-C Status Report of Emergency Response Services for the Homeless in the City of
Alameda
Staff member Cole provided an overview/presentation on Emergency Response Services
for the Homeless in the City of Alameda. The following are summary of the key
segments:
The Road Home is a five-year plan to prevent and respond to Homelessness in
Alameda (approved by City Council on October 5, 2021)
Goal 2 of the Road Home is to increase access to Homeless Emergency
Response Services by providing low-barrier, temporary housing solutions and
expanding outreach and supportive services to unsheltered households
Services provided through the Village of Love
Day Center: Open 9AM - 8PM, 365 days a year. Serving 60 individuals
per week.
Day Center Overnight Services: Open 9PM - 8AM, 365 days a year.
Serving 10 individuals per week, current capacity is 8 individuals per night.
Safe Parking: Open 7PM - 7AM, 365 days a year. Up to 25 vehicles per
day.
Services provided through Building Futures Women and Children",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2022-01-27.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2022-01-27,5,"Midway Shelter: Provides 25 beds for women and children who are
homeless. Currently at 60% capacity.
Winter Warming (BFWC): Provides hotel rooms for 7 elderly and/or
medically vulnerable homeless adults.
Winter Warming (Christ Episcopal Church): Provides group shelter for up
to 20 individuals per overnight services.
Safe Sheltering: Provides 4-8 homeless individuals at high risk due to
COVID-19.
Emergency Supportive Housing at Alameda Point: Approved by City Council on
November 16. This is low-barrier emergency supportive housing at three
addresses in Alameda Point (2845 Pearl Harbor Road, 2815 Newport Road &
2700 Lemoore Road, Unit. A).
The service provider for this project, Bay Area Community Services, has
declined to pursue further work on the project. City staff are now
considering options.
Services provided by Dignity Village
Interim Supportive Housing: 47 units with 5 units set-aside for Transitional
Age Youth who are homeless or at-risk of being homeless and 8 units
adapted for individuals with disabilities.
Dignity Moves is the developer for the project
Five Keys Schools and Programs will operate the project
City staff have submitted a proposal to Homekey for approximately, $12.3
million in funding, and are awaiting response
City has been awarded a contingent grant from Alameda County for
$2,350,000
Proposed location for Interim Supportive Housing is 2350 5th Street,
Alameda
Strategy 2.3: Expand Outreach and Supportive Service to Unsheltered
Households
Mobile/Street Outreach
Intensive Case Management
Homeless Hotline 510-522-HOME
Showers and laundry
Weekly meals through Dine and Connect
The City is piloting the Community Assessment Response & Engagement
(CARE) Team - an alternative emergency response to mental health crisis
calls
Coordinated Outreach Teams: Direct service team to assist vulnerably
individuals living outdoors
Staff member Cole introduced Steve Good, President and CEO of Five Keys. Mr. Good
gave a brief presentation. The following are summary of the key segments:
Operating in 12 counties within California
Focus on education, employment, social justice, housing and revitalizing
communities
Adult Charter/CTE schools for high school dropouts in 24 CA jails and 80
community sites
Housing for women on Treasure Island
Operate 4 Shelter in Place hotels, 2 Navigation Centers and 1 Congregate Shelter",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2022-01-27.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2022-01-27,6,"The housing services are known for their trauma-informed, holistic approach that
provides a welcoming space, and staff who take pride in providing caring
customer service following a harm-reduction model.
Emphasis on customer service, treating every individual as a guest/client
Additional services: enrollment in CalFresh, medical/dental programs, mental
health services, legal services and AA/NA programs
Provide housing navigations for transitional aged youth (16-24)
High school diploma and GED programs, vocational training
Serving approximately 1,500 people per year
Staff member Cole opened the floor for questions and comments. Board members
expressed their appreciation and excitement for the program. Board member Green
wanted to know if there is a plan to issue a new RFP for the provider who pulled out of
working with the Emergency Housing at Alameda Point. Staff member Butler confirmed
that staff plans to go back to City Council with new recommendations, possibly in March.
Staff member Yamashiro-Omi wanted to know more about the Alameda Wellness Center,
and its connection to the current strategy. Staff member Butler stated that the City does
not work on this project directly, and suggested Doug Biggs (with the Alameda Point
Collaborative) attend the next meeting to provide and update/presentation. Board
member Yamashiro-Omi encouraged that Mr. Good connects with Mr. Biggs. Staff
member Cole confirmed she will share contact information. Staff member Green stated
she saw the Five Keys process in San Francisco and was extremely impressed.
5-D Continuation of Discussion for SSHRB 2022 Work Plan and Ad Hoc Committee
reports:
President Lewis shared a workbook document, stating that the goal is to ensure all
SSHRB members have the necessary recourses to complete, individual workplans, prior
to present to City Council.
The Community Needs Assessment (CNA)
Board member Green, presented CNA tasks, including, drafting 2022
community assessment project methods, completion of data collection and
project report
Board member Jagannathan confirmed timeline, and asked if City staff
would be in charge of the overall survey logistics
President Lewis stated the CNA, will be a standing item on all future
agendas
Human Relations/Alamedans Together Against Hate
Board member Yamashiro-Omi summarized workplan, and discussed the
possibility of obtaining a list of individuals previously involved in SSHRB
efforts
Board member Yamashiro-Omi and Furuichi Fong suggest that its goal
may be working towards creating an Equity/Inclusion position within City
staff
Board member Jagannathan suggested developing a goal/vision within the
first six months, with input from possible town hall meetings
Staff member Butler stated, SSHRB would require City Council feedback
on various elements, as City Council sets policy, and SSHRB is advisory
Board member Green suggested that SSHRB members gather information
on various perspectives and deliver a report to City Council on findings
and recommendations",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2022-01-27.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2022-01-27,7,"SSHRB Infrastructure
President Lewis summarized the infrastructure workplan, stating the need
for a closer look of the individual groups, to accurately depict the
commitment and action plan
Focus on SSHRB workplan at February meeting
SSHRB scheduled to present workplan to City Council in April
5-E Workgroup Reports
Homeless Action Plan Workgroup (Lewis): None. President Lewis requested this
be removed on future agendas.
Domestic Violence (Furuichi Fong): Staff member Fonstein shared the latest
Alameda Police Department statistics, highlighting a 25% increase in the last year,
and a 10% increase over the last two years. Confirmed quarterly meeting will be
scheduled in the next couple of weeks.
6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
6-A Season for Nonviolence
Staff member Fonstein announced that at the beginning of the next SSHRB meeting,
Board members will open with a ""word for the day"", in support of the season for
nonviolence.
Staff member Cole reported on the following:
Point in Time Count has been rescheduled for, February 23, 2022. Staff is
still looking for volunteers to participate, day-of
Day Center is at full capacity. Will continue to prioritize Alameda residents
Warming Shelter at Christ Church, working on building participation
Alameda Food Bank is serving 600 families per week, as well as a free
vaccine clinic on January 31, 2022, between 11:30AM - 2:30PM
Village of Love, Community Circle is currently on hold, due to COVID-19
Homeless hotline received 18 calls in December 2021, almost all were
unsheltered callers
Mobile Van services, will be at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, on the last
Monday of each month, during dine and connect hours of operation
Staff member Butler notified Board members that her participation in monthly meetings
may decrease, as alternate staff members' participation continue to increase.
7. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
Board member Means stated that this is the time of year when AARP assists seniors with
their taxes, and how pleased he was to see that the Mastick Center is one of the available
locations.
8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2022-01-27.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2022-01-27,8,"9. ADJOURNMENT
President Lewis adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Eric Fonstein, Board Secretary",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2022-01-27.pdf