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CityCouncil | 2022-05-03 | 13 | The Community Development Director stated staff will screen individuals through the Megan's Law database based on information received; some people do not have official identification and only have other forms or documentation; staff will re-screen with official documentation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the initial screening could solely be verbal identification. The Community Development Director responded staff would take whatever documentation the individual has; stated a membership card or other documentation could be utilized; staff will attempt to verify identity using other resources, such as social services. The Economic Development Manager stated in housing first, staff takes people as they are; staff will take whatever identification is held at the time and address any issues. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she would like to confirm people can be housed without actually verifying identity and confirming Megan's Law status; the priority is housing first and verification screening will happen at some point in the future. The Community Development Director stated Megan's Law is very important and staff will attempt to screen individuals based on the information provided; staff will try to obtain additional information and re-screen. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the program model provides housing first and later determines identity and screens for Megan's Law issues. The Community Development Director responded the assessment could be correct if an individual does not have an official California identification at the time of entering the home. The Interim City Manager stated the characterization for the program by Councilmember Herrera Spencer is possible, but not likely due to the identification provided being screened; people may end up with identification that is not their own; however, the stolen or found identification will be noted during screening; the goal is to get people fully screened as soon as possible; pre-screening will allow people to prove who they are, but could also uncover falsified information. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether it is possible for people to stay at the Day Center until identification is verified. The Economic Development Manager responded Village of Love will bring in familiar people. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she is looking for an affirmative or negative response to whether people will be screened for Megan's Law prior to being placed in Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 3, 2022 9 | CityCouncil/2022-05-03.pdf |