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CityCouncil | 2020-06-16 | 13 | Councilmember Oddie stated the matter took time to digest; the project was approved nine years ago; noted approval of the matter is another example of Council turning the page after years of litigation; expressed support for comments provided by Ms. Armstrong; stated the City has provided one good faith effort which should be responded to in kind by another good faith effort. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there is much potential to be realized. On the call for the question, the motion passed by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. (20-428) Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)/HOME Partnership Investment Program (HOME) Five-Year Strategic Plan for FY 2020-25 and the FY 2020-21 CDBG/HOME Action Plan; and Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Related Documents, Agreements, and Modifications. Thanked the City for allocating the extra CDBG funds for emergency shelter needs; stated a group has been meeting since the beginning of the pandemic to discuss needs of domestic abuse survivors; the City jumped at the opportunity prior to being asked and should be proud; the needs of survivors will continue and are significant: Erin Scott, Family Violence Law Center. Discussed the role of 2-1-1 in response to disaster preparedness; stated call volume has increased by 40% since the beginning of the shelter-in-place; discussed updates to 2-1-1 services; stated there is a text campaign which can be accessed by texting "coronavirus" to 211211: Alison DeJung, Eden I&R. Stated that she is proud to be a City agency; staff has been impressive in the approach to the domestic violence crisis during COVID; the funding will help address the issues within Alameda; expressed support for putting funding towards the Midway Shelter; noted Building Futures will be administering the funds for rent relief program: Liz Varela, Building Futures with Women and Children. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested an overview of Exhibit 5. The Housing Authority Management Analyst stated the school-based mental health is a new program provided by Alameda Family Services; emergency case management will be offered for the first time with CDBG funds; improvements will be made to the Alameda Food Bank warehouse; health and safety improvements will be made to the Midway Shelter; Woodstock Park will also be improved, along with the Safe Parking Program and the day center. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of the staff recommendation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 June 16, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-06-16.pdf |