Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft

This Zero Waste Implementation Plan for the City of Alameda outlines strategies to advance its zero waste goals and achieve a sustainable, safe urban environment. The plan's vision is built upon three core pillars: developing high-impact solutions through deep community engagement, ensuring equitable distribution of benefits across the community, and focusing on targeted programs for reuse and behavior change. It aims to strengthen existing zero-waste efforts, deepen community participation, and specifically engage underserved groups such as small businesses, the unhoused, low-income residents, multi-family dwelling residents, and small construction projects. Key strategies include promoting upstream solutions, emphasizing reuse, and driving lasting behavior change through tailored programs.

The Planning Board addressed several key resolutions and permits. They declared compliance for a development agreement concerning the RESHAP project and recommended street name changes at Alameda Point, specifically to honor Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES). Additionally, the board approved a use permit for extended operating hours and expanded sales at an existing gas station on Central Avenue. Furthermore, they approved the construction of an aquatic center at Jean Sweeney Open Space Park, including discussions on design, environmental impact, and transportation management.

The City of Alameda's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan focuses on fiscally responsible, equitable, and inclusive governance. Key priorities include enhancing community safety and services, building resilience to climate change and water level rise, investing in transportation, infrastructure, economic opportunities and historic resources, and housing all Alamedans while ending homelessness. The plan outlines a shared vision for Alameda's future, with specific projects reviewed and adjusted annually as part of the city's budget process.

The strategic plan focuses on addressing homelessness in Alameda by reviewing city policies and procedures, determining available services, and identifying service gaps. Key areas include coordinating homeless programs, providing a unified source of information, treating all Alamedans with humanity, and securing housing for homeless individuals. The plan proposes policy areas and programming options to enhance services, provide temporary shelter, and increase permanent housing, with an emphasis on collaboration between city departments, local organizations, and county-wide efforts.

The strategic plan focuses on reducing homelessness in Alameda County by 2026, addressing racial disparities, and aligning with Alameda County's Vision 2026. It emphasizes prevention, connecting people to resources, increasing housing solutions, and strengthening coordination. The plan requires significant investment in shelter and housing inventory, with a focus on equity and targeted support for vulnerable populations.