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CityCouncil | 2021-11-16 | 19 | work out at the proposed location, the location can be revoked; emergency housing is needed for people now which calls for less consideration of other factors; concentration of services at Alameda Point is a problem; the proposed site is only three units; housing must be provided for single people, not just families; urged Council to move forward with the sites and provide adequate staffing: William Smith, Alameda. Stated the Island needs to share in the responsibility to help the unhoused population; all of Alameda is a family neighborhood; concerns were raised about bringing in crime and unsafety; people are part of the community when they receive services and care; expressed concern over the comments: Jenice Anderson, Alameda. Expressed support for comments provided by speakers Smith and Anderson; stated that he is sympathetic to people who live at Alameda Point where services are being concentrated; people either have inherent value and the right to dignity or not; the determination of value is not dependent on being a member of a family or not; people have value and deserve dignity: Josh Geyer, Alameda. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess 9:42 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:58 p.m. (21-753) Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of allowing 5 minutes for Jonathan Russell, BACS, to give a presentation. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. [Absent: Vice Mayor Vella - 1.] Mr. Russell gave a brief presentation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated concerns from residents have related to a lack of communication for the project; inquired how BACS will work with neighbors to communicate, and the anticipated communication model. The Community Development Director responded staff has scheduled a community meeting on November 29th to share ideas and answer questions; stated the information is posted on the City website; the meeting will be the initial opportunity for staff to engage with the community; staff can provide an additional community meetings if needed; if the program moves forward, community members will have easy access and a continued line to communicate concerns with BACS. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired when the meeting was scheduled, to which the Community Development Director responded staff just put the meeting together in order to address concerns. Mr. Russell stated BACS believes the program is a community conversation and needs Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 16, 2021 8 | CityCouncil/2021-11-16.pdf |