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CityCouncil | 2014-05-06 | 7 | event of a disaster; there are only 114 CERT trained citizens; stated the goal is to have 1,000 CERT trained volunteers in five years. In response to Councilmember Tam's inquiry, Jerry Jarhala, Alameda CERT Executive Committee (ACEC), stated ACEC provides advice and structure for volunteers; team leaders teach 15 to 20 classes per year in disaster preparedness; team exercises are also conducted throughout the year. Mayor Gilmore recognized and thanked the volunteers for their time and effort; including the HAM radio operators. *** Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft left the dais at 9:04 p.m. and returned at 9:07 p.m. (14-176) Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Community Development Block Grant/HOME Partnership Investment Program Action Plan and Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Related Documents, Agreements, and Modifications. The Housing and Community Development Director gave a Power Point presentation. Stated seniors found Alameda Family Services; case management services are being applied to a new population; discussed funding: Irene Couracas, Alameda Family Services. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if Legal Assistance for Seniors has a service cap of 45, to which Ms. Dandrea responded in the negative; stated Legal Assistance for Seniors always exceeds goals; clients are screened by age, not by income; the number of clients is based on an average within a year. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if the agency is based in Alameda, to which Ms. Dandrea responded in the negative; stated Legal Assistance for Seniors is based in Oakland but is a County Agency and provides service to all cities in Alameda County. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether citizens have to go to Oakland for legal services, to which Ms. Dandrea responded in the negative; stated the agency provides home-visit services. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the agency has made a presentation at Mastick Senior Center, to which Ms. Dandrea responded in the affirmative; stated an attorney provides private client meetings once a month at Mastick; the agency provides community education wherever asked. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 May 6, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-05-06.pdf |