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CityCouncil | 2020-10-06 | 6 | (20-644) Recommendation to Appoint Kimi Sugioka as Alameda's Poet Laureate. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft introduced Ms. Sugioka and made brief comments. The Poet Laureate read an inaugural poem. Discussed her experience as Poet Laureate; stated poets are the artists, visionaries and heart of humanity and are needed; expressed support for continuing the Alameda Poet Laureate program and the new Poet Laureate: Cathy Dana, Alameda. (20-645) Recommendation to Receive an Update on a Strategic Plan for Addressing Homelessness in Alameda. The Community Development Analyst gave a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether there are additional efforts in Alameda to participate in Project Roomkey; stated a hotel on Marina Village has been discussed. The Community Development Analyst responded in the affirmative; stated Marina Village is still part of Project Roomkey; there has been an intent to purchase the property so that the County can turn it into permanent supportive housing after the pandemic; the County applied for funding to purchase the property, but the project was not approved; the County is still optimistic that funding is available to move forward with the property purchase. Councilmember Oddie inquired what methods the City is providing to the unhoused related to air quality. The Community Development Analyst responded the Day Center is now open; stated people have been using the Day Center as refuge from the smoke; the Day Center is also air conditioned and is used during heat waves; the City is looking to issue emergency hotel vouchers through funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act and Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP); the City has been in contact with Building Futures to discuss ensuring safe distancing at the warming shelter due to an influx of users as well as finding alternatives for overcrowding. Councilmember Oddie stated homeless individuals have been identified in the Climate Action Resiliency Plan (CARP) as most vulnerable to climate emergencies; requested clarification about boundaries within the constraints of the 2018 Boise decision by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The Community Development Analyst stated the Boise decision constrains the City by providing options as an alternative place to live besides encampments or the streets; tiny cabin communities or temporary shelters options will be offered to people living in encampments and on the streets; the City can house up to 20 individuals using tiny or Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 6, 2020 4 | CityCouncil/2020-10-06.pdf |