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CityCouncil | 2019-01-15 | 6 | The Community Development Analyst responded in the affirmative; stated staff's work with Operation Dignity uses General Fund money. Councilmember Daysog inquired if the City has made commitments to have Recreational Vehicle (RV) camps; stated the concept of RV camps is typically not well received. The Community Development Analyst responded a commitment has not been made; an RV park in an un-incorporated part of the County is being explored. Councilmember Vella inquired if the Federal Government shutdown impacts programs, such as Section 8, and if the impacts are being considered as options are being explored. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded the contract is not slated to begin until March; stated staff is hopeful the shutdown will be resolved by said time. Councilmember Vella inquired if alternate plans will be made in the event the shutdown is not resolved. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated the program is not be a high dollar amount and is a marketing campaign, created to encourage landlords to accept Section 8 vouchers. Discussed engagement and acceptance; urged consideration of a day drop-in shelter be established: Sister Pat Nagel, Alameda All Faith Coalition and HOTT/CARES team. Stated the City needs to decide how to use the funds to best address meeting needs; a day drop-ir center would be very helpful: Liz Varela, Building Futures. Discussed the need for service and urged providing support; stated finding people is hard; housing assistance would be a great service, as well as a drop-in center: Marguerite Bachand, Operation Dignity. Councilmember Vella stated ultimately starting at a place of compassion, recognizing basic human dignity and providing access are the central focus of every idea that has been put forward; expressed support for trying to see where numerous, different things can be accomplished through one action; stated Council should think big about the real needs of the population. Vice Mayor Knox White stated these one-time funds should be used for permanent solutions that can be built and used over time; expressed concern about public restrooms; stated if restrooms are an option, he would like to see an operations plan and commitment from both the business associations and the City; expressed support Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 January 15, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-01-15.pdf |