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CityCouncil | 2021-06-15 | 26 | Oakland decided to go with the Fire Department due to social unrest and people not being satisfied with the options; the Felton Institute can provide the whole group of services; the Felton Institute already does all of the services, just not in a single program; outlined services and staff service providers. Councilmember Daysog provided a scenario of a woman yelling for 40 minutes at 1:15 a.m.; inquired how the Felton Institute would respond and interact with Police. Mr. Penn responded immediately building a rapport with the individual is important; stated information would be gathered; the goal is to immediately deescalate the situation; intake questions and an assessment would be done to create a plan of care with a clinician. Councilmember Daysog stated the scenario is 1:15 a.m. Mr. Penn stated the Felton Institute would have a clinician responding. Mr. Gilbert stated the Felton Institute is very data driven, stays in contact with all clients and has client profiles; the person would be directed to support services. Councilmember Daysog inquired what the Felton Institute would do if the Police also show up. Mr. Penn responded there are variables; everything is done on a case by case basis; law enforcement would be told: "We got it; the situations has been deescalated; the person is calm; law enforcement is no longer needed." Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the third bullet point for Option 1 says that until the Fire Department gets 5150 certification, the Police will still have to come out. The City Manager responded the Fire Department is currently working with Alameda County regarding the 5150 requirement; stated if the programs started tomorrow morning, both would require the Police Department to respond to a 5150 call because in Alameda County, only a Police Officer can make the 5150 determination. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the Felton Institute is also working on the 5150 requirement, to which the City Manager responded the City would work towards it with either option; he does not know whether either option has a better chance; the Fire Department has had communication with Alameda County. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the Felton Institute is not able to handle 5150. Mr. Penn responded in the affirmative; stated the Felton Institute is working with individuals reentering from correctional facilities and meets with them prior to being in a situation where a 5150 is needed. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 15, 2021 17 | CityCouncil/2021-06-15.pdf |