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CityCouncil | 2019-01-02 | 4 | 8 Discussed seniors' needs, assistance to protect rental rights and outreach for legal services: Dan Ashbrook, Legal Assistance for Seniors. Discussed the importance of safety net services: Liz Varela, Building Futures. Outlined assistance services provided by Family Violence Law Center: Stephanie Penrod, Family Violence Law Center. Councilmember Daysog inquired if the Family Violence Law Center received 25 to35 domestic violence referrals each month in the past fiscal year. Ms. Penrod responded in the affirmative; stated the time frame is within the last four quarters. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired if omitting food security as a key item in the needs statement was intentional or unintentional. The Management Analyst responded the Housing Authority will make a more concerted effort in the following year to specifically identify needs more closely; stated the omission was unintentional. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the City has been a long-time provider of CDBG grants to the Food Bank and he would like to ensure that the Food Bank is aware they are able to apply again based on the needs statement. The Management Analyst stated the Food Bank was the highest scoring non-profit in the previous year and is encouraged to apply again. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired if additional tenant legal services should be clarified or removed. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded only tenant legal services for seniors are funded are through Senior Legal Services; stated a service has recently been expanded to include housing due to such high demand, but it can be changed if the Council desires. Councilmember Vella stated it will be interesting to see what happens with the new legal services contract; typically clients have a number of different issues when seeking legal aid; specialized legal services are helpful; her decision will be based on how many seniors are using services specific to seniors. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired the venue for the services for seniors. Mr. Ashbrook responded the program has been designed to prevent senior evictions; if landlord representation is also needed, the service would have to be designed for the future; clarified one legal housing program can address the needs of both tenants and Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 2, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-01-02.pdf |