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CityCouncil | 2021-11-16 | 22 | Mr. Russell stated the living room is a large space that can be split into two rooms; the goal is to have appropriate distancing with two individuals per room; the living room will accommodate three people. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired where the on-site BACS supervisor will be located. Mr. Russell responded the staff person will not be living on-site; stated the staff members will work in three shifts each day between and in home; additional space beyond the living quarters will accommodate staff and act as additional shared and common space; on-site staff will operate within a common area space; the majority of services are community-based and care coordinators will be working with people in the community as transitions are planned. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she has heard comments about preferences for families; inquired whether family accommodations are included in the program. The Community Development Director responded staff has investigated the need for families; stated if there are three families, the townhome can be used; Building Futures informed staff there is not a great number of unhoused families in Alameda; the Alameda Unified School District perspective is slightly different in relation to what constitutes homelessness; people might be couch surfing and still have a roof overhead; there are not many truly unhoused families within Alameda; staff can leave open the possibility of serving families. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the program includes three homes, each with approximately 11 individuals inside; inquired whether the distance between the three homes is approximately half of a mile, to which the Community Development Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether BACS can provide other examples of three homes with 11 individuals within half of a mile of each other. Mr. Russell responded BACS operates interim housing programs in varying sizes; stated programs are currently operating with a census of 25 up to a census of 160; none of the current programs have the exact same configuration as the Alameda proposal; there are comparable programs with comparable room arrangements; the current non- interim permanent housing scattered site program has roughly 20 homes in Alameda County; numerous programs with formerly homeless individuals are within half a mile of each other; BACS has operated a similar model for decades. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated there have been requests for Council to delay the matter and have community outreach first; inquired whether there is a reason to have the decision made tonight as opposed to after the community outreach meeting. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 16, 2021 11 | CityCouncil/2021-11-16.pdf |