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Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute an Agreement with?Ruby's Place, Inc. dba Restorative Pathways?in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,511,000 to Operate the Day Center and Safe Parking Program for the term May 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with the Option of a One-Year Extension, for a Total Two-Year Amount Not-to Exceed $3,022,000.
This project is statutorily exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.10 (services for people experiencing homelessness), and categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense). (City Manager 10021833)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Adam W. Politzer, Interim City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ruby's Place, Inc. dba Restorative Pathways?(Restorative Pathways) is recommended to operate the existing Day Center and Safe Parking programs to provide site management and programmatic supportive services following a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process and extensive reference checks and vetting process. This program is the City of Alameda's (City) critical emergency shelter and support for individuals experiencing homelessness in Alameda. Through an interim agreement under the City Manager's authority, Restorative Pathways coordinated with City staff to re-open the program on April 20, 2026.
Staff recommends approval of a one-year agreement with?Restorative Pathways?in an amount not to exceed $1,511,000 with the option of a one-year extension with a not-to-exceed amount of $3,022,000 to operate the Day Center, Emergency Shelter, and Safe Parking Programs (Exhibit 1). The annual extension option would require approval by City Council. The?agreement with Restorative Pathways?will support service continuity, program stability, and effective delivery of homelessness response services while mainta...
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