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CityCouncil | 2022-06-07 | 7 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the employees are currently employed by AHA, to which the Human Resources Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether there will be any negative effects on pensions. The Human Resources Director responded the employees are members of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS); stated there is reciprocity; the change will not impact pensions; staff will receive the same benefit under the City. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City Attorney's office has taken proactive steps towards education; requested staff to provide information on mediation and education. The City Attorney stated since taking over operations from Centro Legal in January, staff has provided counselling to 227 different landlords and tenants; staff has completed 10 mediations and conducted two remote conferences in coordination with fair housing month; both conferences were well-attended; staff is looking forward to engaging with landlords and tenants in order to educate, mediate and inform. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. (22-380) Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Community Development Block Grant/HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Action Plan; Authorize the Interim City Manager to Use Affordable Housing Unit Fee and Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funds; and Authorize the Interim City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Related Documents, Agreements, and Modifications at Funding Levels Approved by Congress. The Program Manager gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether any of the funding will go towards bottle parcel housing or transitional homes at Alameda Point. The Program Manager responded the proposed funds for the upcoming fiscal year will not go towards the bottle parcel or transitional housing; Council previously approved community cabins, known as Dignity Village; approximately $175,000 of unspent funds are being carried forward into the upcoming fiscal year. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether there is any new funding for the bottle parcel or transitional homes at Alameda Point. The Program Manager responded there is no proposed funding. Expressed appreciation for the City supporting services; discussed small funding amounts; urged Council to consider allocating General Fund money for services; stated Family Violence Law Center receives funding from the County; residents would benefit from more robust services: Erin Scott, Family Violence Law Center. Stated the funding supports high schools and delivers mental health services to students in Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 7, 2022 5 | CityCouncil/2022-06-07.pdf |