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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Christ Episcopal Church to Operate the Alameda Warming Shelter in Fiscal Year 2026-27 in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $275,000. (City Manager 10021833)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Gerry Beaudin, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Christ Episcopal Church (Christ Church) to operate the Alameda Winter Warming Shelter (Winter Shelter), a critical service component of the City of Alameda (City) and county-wide winter relief programs. Funds in the approved Fiscal Year 2026-27 City budget will be used to address increased shelter needs during inclement weather months, including providing hotel/motel vouchers, 25 additional shelter beds, and supporting on-site case management services. Funds will support those living on the street with a focus on sensitive populations such as individuals with underlying serious health conditions, families with minors and seniors.
BACKGROUND
City Council identified addressing homelessness as one of its key priorities. As a result, in January of 2021, work began on a five-year plan to address homelessness. The resulting strategic plan, The Road Home: A 5-Year Plan to Prevent and Respond to Homelessness in Alameda (Road Home), was approved by City Council on October 5, 2021.
Strategy 2.2 of The Road Home recommends providing low-barrier, housing-focused temporary housing. Strategy 2.3 recommends expanding outreach and supportive services to unsheltered households. By implementing winter warming programs, the City is providing shelter to vulnerable unsheltered neighbors and creating a way for these residents to connect with housing and supportive resources.
The Winter Shelter provides emergency shelter to homeless City residents during the winter season. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26, Christ Church served up to 25 households per night ...
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