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CityCouncil | 2021-04-06 | 9 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for coordinating with the Alameda Housing Authority to assist with the problem long-term and for adding homeless services information to the home page of the City's website. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she appreciates the connection that providing housing keeps people housed; one of the data points known is that it is more expensive to get people the services needed after the trauma of losing housing occurs; Council will be looking at the information already collected and will review outcomes; many more services are required after someone becomes unhoused; many viewpoints will be represented; Council has done a lot to provide relief through programs; expressed support for knowing the demand for needs as well as how much money has been provided for rent relief to-date and for hearing from AMP about how many accounts are past-due or falling behind. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is proud of the City for undertaking the initiative; the matter is important and there is a role for the public to understand and be part of the solution; inquired the plan for public education. The Development Manager responded the plan is still in development; stated the community is interested in learning about homelessness in Alameda; a webinar will be hosted Thursday, April 8th at 6:30 p.m. to address the root causes of homelessness, discuss what the City is doing to help and provide resources; staff recognizes the effort will not be a one-time event and will request topics for future webinars. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the webinar is listed on the City's website, to which the Development Manager responded in the affirmative. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 8:52 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:05 p.m. *** CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (21-230) The City Manager announced Alameda County entered into the Orange Tier last week allowing businesses to further open; stated there is a slight increase in COVID-19 cases in the Bay Area; discussed vaccines; stated approximately 55% of people 16 and older and have received at least their first shot; Oakland Coliseum vaccine site continues to remain open with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) support; announced a Webster Street Tube closure; discussed an upcoming webinar for "unsheltered in Alameda." ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL REFERRALS (21-231) Consider Directing Staff to: 1) Provide an Update on Alameda Police Department (APD) Social Media Protocols and Communication Goals and Resume APD Social Media; 2) Resume Use of Crime Mapping or a Comparable Alternative; and 3) Provide Any Necessary Direction on the Issues. (Councilmember Herrera Spencer) Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 April 06, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-04-06.pdf |