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Recommendation to Accept the Social Service Human Relations Board Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27. (Housing and Human Services 10021830)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Gerry Beaudin, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Alameda Municipal Code (AMC) requires the Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB) to adopt an annual plan for the performance of its delineated functions “with advice and consent of the City Council.” At its September 24, 2026, meeting, the SSHRB unanimously approved a Work Plan (Work Plan) for City Council’s review. The Work Plan focuses on addressing housing and human relations concerns with the goal of creating a safe, inclusive community for all Alamedans, while continuing to support existing City of Alameda (City) initiatives.
BACKGROUND
The AMC 2-9.4(f) states that one of the duties of SSHRB is to adopt a plan for the performance of its delineated functions “with advice and consent of the City Council.” The AMC further notes that “the City Council and SSHRB will meet at least once a year to review the plan.”
At its July 16, 2026, meeting, SSHRB initiated the development of a Work Plan to determine SSHRB’s goals and tasks for the year, establish priorities, and create a timeline for its activities. The work plan activities were based on the approved scope of work, administrative and infrastructure needs of the SSHRB, SSHRB’s role in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) needs assessment and public service application review process, and the two board subcommittees.
The two subcommittees, composed of one to three members each, are as follows:
Belonging at Home to support Alameda’s most vulnerable populations by reporting on the City’s progress to prevent and reduce homelessness and create more affordable homes, addressing human relations concerns, and working to create a welcoming and beloved community for all residents.
Domestic Violence to recognize the social and mental health...
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