Angela Averiett

The commission received presentations regarding updates on Community Assistance Program grant funds from the Davis Street Family Resource Center and La Clinica.

The meeting included an update on the upcoming Annual Senior Resource Fair, covering vendor confirmations and activities. Staff provided updates on senior day trips and the Juneteenth celebration. The Commission conducted a debrief on the Cherry Festival Parade. Discussions were held regarding the Age-Friendly Initiative, specifically concerning project involvement for year three, such as caregiver support and safety initiatives. The commission explored reinstating a practice of having coffee with seniors and addressed potential impacts of Alameda County budget cuts. Additionally, the commission moved to cancel the August meeting.

The commission reviewed updates on the city's branding project and discussed opportunities for participating in the Cherry Festival parade. Presentations were held regarding the Community Assistance Program's partnership with the Mercy Brown Bag program, and an update was provided on upcoming organizational structure changes within the Human Services Department.

The City Council held a regular meeting covering numerous agenda items. Key actions included adopting an ordinance to prohibit the pass-through of rent stabilization fees, authorizing a statement of work with Cognizant Technology Solutions for ERP system support, and amending a lease for library space. The Council also accepted library donations, approved grant funding for crosswalk and sidewalk projects, authorized Measure BB funds for paratransit, and approved amendments to service agreements for golf operations and security. Additionally, the Council appointed an interim Police Chief, held a public hearing on zoning code modifications for parking and transportation demand management, and discussed fiscal analysis regarding future business license tax modifications.

The board approved the extension of employment lists for various classifications including Property and Evidence Supervisor, Housing Program Specialist I/II, Senior Library Assistant, and Maintenance Worker I/II. Additionally, the board accepted a proposed definition for 'Band' and received a report on the implementation of the banding process. Informational reports were presented regarding human resources recruitment activities and personnel actions for the first quarter of the year. The meeting concluded with a tribute to a former City Mayor.