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CityCouncil | 2013-04-16 | 8 | nonviolence, especially against women and children; a panel discussion in March inspired the resolution and highlighted the importance of local government's role in domestic violence intervention; the panel included District Attorney Nancy O'Malley, Bolt Law School Professor Nancy Lemon, Judge Tara Flanagan, and Alameda's former Chief Financial Officer Juelle Ann Boyer; the culture of non-violence should begin at home; Alameda is very fortunate that the Social Services Human Relations Board (SSHRB) formed a Domestic Violence Task Force and has resources, such as the Midway Shelter, Building Futures for Women and Children and Police Officers with specialized training to handle domestic violence situations; about 29% of crimes reported in Alameda are domestic violence related and disproportionately affect women of color; thanked Jim Franz, Juelle Ann Boyer, the Police Chief, and Sergeant Wayland Gee for helping develop the resolution; stated Alameda will be the first city to declare that freedom from domestic violence is a basic human right. Urged adoption of the resolution: Liz Verela, Domestic Violence Task Force. Councilmember Tam moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Chen seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. *** Mayor Gilmore called a recess at 9:03 p.m. to hold the joint meeting and reconvened the meeting at 9:51 p.m. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft left the dais at 9:51 p.m. and returned at 9:55 p.m. (13-170) Public Hearing to Consider Approving Amendment #2 to the FY11-12 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan and Amendment #1 to the FY12-13 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan and Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Related Documents, Agreements, and Modifications. The Program Manager gave a brief presentation. Urged approval of the amendment: Liz Varela, Building Futures with Women and Children. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds can be used to improve the Parrot Village basketball courts. Councilmember Chen responded CDBG funding gets smaller every year and the number of people applying for the funding increases every year; stated trying to provide safety net core services is tough to balance; after school activities, such as a basketball court, are essential and important; however, people not being able to afford child care or rent and having to go to a shelter usually takes precedence. Councilmember Tam stated that she fully supports the re-programing of funds because Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 April 16, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-04-16.pdf |