Berkeley City Council recommends hiring Dr. Gail Newel for Health Officer services whenever the regular officer is unavailable, from May 2024 to 2025, costing up to $30,000, funded by the Future of Public Health grant. Currently, Berkeley lacks a Health Officer backup plan, necessary for addressing urgent public health needs and maintaining coverage as required by the grant. No environmental impacts are associated with this recommendation, and the alternative is continued gaps in coverage.
To enhance housing support for individuals with mental health disabilities in Berkeley, the council plans to increase funding for LifeLong Medical Care by $15,300. This capital will support the No Place Like Home program at Maudelle Miller Shirek, aiding tenants selected from the Countywide Coordinated Entry System. No significant environmental impacts are expected from this initiative, and the proposal was chosen due to LifeLong’s established efficacy in delivering similar services.
Berkeley's City Council is considering a proposal for the Housing Consortium of the East Bay to operate a shelter at the Rodeway Inn until September 30, 2024, with a potential cost of up to $1,925,256, funded by state and city budgets. This action follows previous agreements and is necessitated by delays in purchasing the property for conversion into permanent supportive housing. The City Council previously committed funds for this interim solution due to a severe housing crisis exacerbating local homelessness.
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