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CityCouncil | 2021-11-16 | 21 | used for the program, to which the Economic Development Manager responded in the negative. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she appreciates the organization has been around since 1953 and is community-based; inquired why a meeting with the neighbors has not been conducted. The Community Development Director responded staff was unsure a program was in place to discuss with neighbors; stated staff wanted to ensure Council buy-in; noted a meeting is scheduled for November 29th Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed concern over the meeting occurring after the Council vote; stated that she is unsure of the point in reaching out to neighbors after the fact; she understands Council is currently being asked to approve the program. The Community Development Director stated staff is recommending Council approve the program; modifications can be considered following receipt of the input. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated members of the community expressed concern about having 11 individuals in one unit; inquired whether the amount of people is 11 per home. The Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated there will be 10 to 11 individuals per home; staff talked to two different service providers; both came up with the same amount of individuals per home; rooms will be shared; the housing is not considered dormitory style; BACS observes protocols for COVID-19 safety; the homes are large and the layout will be dependent on the size of the rooms; BACS intends to use the living room as an additional sleeping area in order to maximize the number of individuals served. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she understands the houses have three bedrooms; inquired how many bedrooms each home has. The Community Development Director responded the two homes, referred to as Big Whites, have four bedrooms and will also utilize the living room; less people will be in the townhome, which has three bedrooms. The Economic Development Director stated the two Big Whites houses have four and five bedrooms. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether there will be two or three people per room. The Community Development Director responded typically two people per room; stated there is the potential for three people per room; however, two people per room is the preference; the living room is larger and will allow for an additional person. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 16, 2021 10 | CityCouncil/2021-11-16.pdf |