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CityCouncil | 2021-04-06 | 7 | strategy; stated it is important to collect data; the City should not get bogged down in collecting very specific types of data; expressed support for spending funds on services; stated the ultimate strategy and goal is providing services; efficacy is difficult to determine and is dependent on the definition; she wants to be cautious in ensuring funding is going to direct services and housing. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for City staff; stated the personal testimony shared from lived experience at City facilities is a testament; the City needs to address and prevent homelessness; it is especially important now coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic; eviction protections will expire at some point; the City should provide assistance with back-utility payments; a homeless count was not conducted last year due to COVID-19; the numbers are surely higher; she wants to ensure a discussion of funding sources for proposed programs will occur around the time for the budget; expressed support for information shared by individuals with lived experience; stated that she has no qualms over the individuals and organizations represented; measurable objectives are important; she is satisfied hearing how the Steering Committee was put together; many Mayors in the area are working with the County to address homelessness on a regional basis; it is a success when housing is able to be found for an individual living in an encampment; regional solutions have are important; expressed support for more information about the form of the public education campaign; stated that she supports the idea of matching local employers with individuals experiencing housing instability to find jobs and strengthen the housing navigation process; expressed support for the efforts to look out for seniors; stated that she wants to ensure seniors are kept from sliding into homelessness and housing insecurity; non-congregate type housing is important during the COVID-19 era; many unsheltered individuals prefer non-congregate housing; expressed support for Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) considering adding a voluntary fee for a low-income assistance fund. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired how much money the City is spending per month on the Safe Parking program. The Community Development Manager responded the contract with Village of Love/Creative Build is $150,000 for 9 and a half months. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the cost includes payment for Safe Parking staff. The Community Development Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the provider leverages existing services and contributions from other groups; faith based programs and food banks provide meals; there is a lot of leveraging from existing programs, including outreach and case management. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for the data that she received being shared for public benefit; stated there are 28 adults and 10 children; 38 people have been served in six months through the program; it is important to share the information; the Safe Parking program offers 25 spaces each evening; 10 to 12 of the available spaces are used nightly; there are concerns about people sleeping in their cars throughout Alameda as opposed to using the Safe Parking spaces; she would like to know what efforts are being made to communicate the availability of space; people need to be encouraged to use the available space and services; expressed support for the personal testimony about services which are working; stated Council needs data in order to know what is working and how to make improvements; there is an opportunity to help; expressed support for WiFi being offered at the Safe Parking site; stated the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 April 06, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-04-06.pdf |