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CityCouncil | 2020-04-07 | 20 | County guidelines for safe parking; stated City staff has been great and has looked at guidelines from other cities safe parking guidelines; the COVID crisis makes these items urgent; the Governor has directed cities to find places to house the unsheltered because they are at high risk. Councilmember Vella expressed stated this is the right thing to do; expressed support for the item. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the trailers come to the City for free; the trailers are new and will provide a resource during the COVID crisis; and the City can use the trailers even after the COVID crisis. Councilmember Oddie stated homelessness has been a known issue for a long time; expressed support for making solutions permanent. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the first steps are the hardest; once policies and guidelines are in place lessons are learned. Councilmember Daysog requested clarification about the safe parking areas. The City Manager responded the area near the Fire training site; stated the area is fenced in and not far from the Encinal Boat Launch. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the location is near Alameda Point and the Encinal Boat Ramp. Councilmember Daysog inquired the process for safe parking; questioned whether the operation will be on a first come first served basis. Special Meeting Alameda City Council April 7, 2020 2 | CityCouncil/2020-04-07.pdf |