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CityCouncil | 2007-04-17 | 9 | boat is not sitting low in the water; sailboats are never sitting low in the water and do not create a wake. Councilmember Matarrese moved introduction of the ordinance. Councilmember Matarrese requested an evaluation report after six months of patrol. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion with the caveat that an activity briefing be provided. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (07-181) Recommendation to receive the Report "EveryOne Home, the Alameda Countywide Homelessness and Special Needs Housing Plan. Mayor Johnson stated that the City has a long history of supporting homeless services, starting with the creation of the Homeless Task Force and the Midway Shelter back in the late 1980' s; the City has also funded other homeless prevention or safety-net service programs through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, including the Alameda Red Cross ACCESS Program, the Alameda Food Bank, Domestic Violence Counseling programs, and Housing Counseling services; the City has funded and supported the creation of supportive housing projects, including the Alameda Point Collaborative units, the Housing Job Linkage program, and the 52 and 39 unit rental housing units; the City has long supported the efforts of the Alameda County Continuum of Care Homeless Council and other efforts to confront homelessness at a regional level in addition to participating in the development of the EveryOne Home Plan; the City would like to affirm its support for regional efforts to combat homelessness through the Alameda Countywide Homeless and Special Needs Housing Plan. The Base Reuse and Community Development Manager introduced Linda Gardner, Director of Alameda County Housing and Community Development. Ms. Gardner provided a brief Power Point presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired what is the definition of homelessness for the Everyone Home Plan. Ms. Gardener responded a community-based and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) definition was used; the HUD definition includes Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 April 17, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-04-17.pdf |