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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with Dialog Design LP for Architectural Services to Extend the Term by Two Years to September 16, 2027, to Provide Design and Construction Administration Services for the Day Center Relocation Project.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction). (Housing and Human Services Division 10021833)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Day Center and Safe Sheltering Program (Day Center) is a safe and welcoming place for people who are unhoused and provides services, overnight emergency shelter and safe parking. Services include connection with social services such as housing, health, mental health, substance use treatment as well as classes, meals, wellness checks, once per week mobile showers and laundry, referrals and enrichment activities. The program is currently located at 431 Stardust Place, an Alameda Point building owned by the City of Alameda (City). This building is slated to be demolished as part of Phase 2 of the City Council approved development project, Rebuilding the Existing Supporting Housing of Alameda Point (RESHAP) Phase 2. The Day Center is being relocated to Alameda Point Building 2, Wing 3, located at 1041 W. Midway Ave.
Dialog Design LP (Dialog) is the architectural firm providing the design and construction administration for the Day Center Relocation Project. The original agreement expires on September 17, 2025, and staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute a first amendment to the agreement to extend the agreement term to September 16, 2027. The Day Center Relocation Project is estimated to open for services by Fall 2026 and this extension provides suff...
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