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CityCouncil | 2022-06-07 | 8 | need; the well-being of the community is important to the City; encouraged Council approval: Katherine Schwartz, Alameda Family Services. Expressed support for the funding; stated the partnership is critical to support programs for older adults, such as legal services, Medicare counseling and education: James Treggiari, Legal Assistance for Seniors. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the grants are critical and go towards services which are otherwise unfunded; the programs cover a breadth of services; the City will see more need for services in the future; expressed support for using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for mental health programs. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. (22-381) Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 15916, "Summarily Vacate an Excess Portion of Everett Street Approximately 116-feet Northeasterly of Blanding Avenue in the City of Alameda Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code, Sections 8330, et seq.' Adopted. The Deputy Public Works Director gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Daysog inquired who owns the right-of-way of the parcel being vacated. The Deputy Public Works Director responded the two parcels are owned by the same corporation; stated that he has been working with Ross Stackhouse of Tidewater Capital. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the owners of the parcel were allowed to close off access to the street. The Deputy Public Works Director responded the gate was in place prior to ownership. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether there is requirement for the gate to be open as a public right-of-way. The Deputy Public Works Director responded during when the parking lot was constructed, a soil cap remediation project was completed; stated the City gave the owner the option to either relocate the gate or prepare the vacation as part of the permit; the owner chose to vacate. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the request is from a private entity, to which the Deputy Public Works Director responded the request is from the City. Councilmember Daysog inquired how many years the gate had been closed. The Deputy Public Works Director responded that he understands the gate has been in place since 2015, but could be as far back as 2011. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of the staff recommendation [including adoption of Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 7, 2022 6 | CityCouncil/2022-06-07.pdf |