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CityCouncil | 2021-09-21 | 18 | RFP are bounced out by the robustness provided by AFS; it is time for the City to make the program happen; urged Council to support the proposal: Jono Soglin, Alameda. Stated strong mental health programs and support are wanted; the program should be rooted in the community with strong and consistent local ties; staff has been directed to listen to the necessity for 24 hour, 7 days a week response; the proposal has improved in order to create a strong and fiscally sound response; expressed support for the proposal: Jennifer Rakowski, Alameda. Expressed support for the pilot program; stated there is a need for the service the City should be thankful to have a qualified, community-based organization; AFS has risen to the occasion; issuing another RFP does not make sense; the City needs 24 hours, 7 days a week program with $1 million in funding each year; the alternatives to Police need to continue to grow; delaying the program would be a miscarriage of justice; urged Council to approve the pilot program and swiftly do the right thing: Debra Mendoza, Alameda. Expressed support for the AFS proposal; discussed his experience working with AFS; stated AFS has highly competent staff, experienced leadership, a continuum of services and strong relationships with both the community and other providers; he is confident that AFS will provide effective crisis mental health services; discussed his involvement with the Justice and Mental Health Task Force; stated the community needs the proposed program: Matthew Madaus, The Behavioral Health Collaborative of Alameda County. Stated the program will not work without everyone being able to access services; Council must stop delaying; the City does not have any more time to wait; Council has the opportunity to do something; a pilot program is a pilot for a reason; the program is unique and will provide more than the County; the City is attempting something which is a new way of living that will help everyone; the specifics and nit-picky details might be warranted, but will not save lives; performing the work will help save lives; the need has been communicated to Council many times; AFS offer critical support to the most vulnerable within the community: Savanna Cheer, Alameda. Stated that she is tired of waiting and delays; the program is a pilot and should begin; changes and fixes can be made along the way; nothing can be fixed when nothing is started; expressed support for the proposal; urged Council to vote yes on the matter: Melodye Montgomery, Alameda. Stated now is the time to act; the program is a pilot and does not have to be perfect; urged Council to approve the AFS proposal; stated AFD cannot be critiqued for putting forth the RFP; critiquing the RFP is disingenuous; discussed Felton Institute's application; stated any organization could have applied at either point; opening another RFP would only cause further delay; the program restricts handling people who are violent or criminal; the program is not meant to send case workers to serve as backup for law enforcement; there is no reason for delay; the AFS proposal is sound and Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 21, 2021 14 | CityCouncil/2021-09-21.pdf |