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Recommendation to Review and Provide Input on the City of Alameda Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Action Plan. (City Manager 10021030)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In response to a City Council Referral brought by Councilmember Tony Daysog, City Council directed staff to coordinate with City of Alameda (City) departments and relevant Boards and Commissions to take affirmative steps toward supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) communities in the City. After soliciting input from the City's Department Heads, Social Services and Human Relations Board, Library Board and Recreation and Parks Commission, staff is now seeking feedback from City Council on existing programs, services and partnerships as well as additional opportunities to lift up and support LGBTQ communities in Alameda.
BACKGROUND
On May 6, 2025, in response to a City Council Referral brought by Councilmember Tony Daysog, City Council directed staff to work with Department Heads and Boards/Commissions to take affirmative steps toward supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) communities in the City.
The City of Alameda's Executive Management Team, comprised of Directors of all City departments, developed an initial draft LGBTQ Action Plan by outlining existing partnerships, programs, services and actions to support the LGBTQ communities and identifying additional opportunities.
On August 27, 2025, staff met with the Social Services and Human Relations Board (SSHRB) who identified more opportunities to support the LGBTQ communities. SSHRB Boardmembers expressed appreciation for lifting up ways to support LGBTQ communities and the work already being done by the City. Boardmembers expressed support for prioritizing funding to convert public restrooms to gender inclusive, particularly at the Libraries and Veteran's Building where QTAC (Queer Teen Ala...
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