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City of San Leandro City Council Workshop Public Comment Management Partners At the beginning of the workshop, members of the public were invited to provide comments. Comments included: • The Chamber of Commerce thanks the City for its collaboration • For the next generation workforce study, we should look beyond the specific geography currently included • Look at the impact of new developments (e.g., tech campus); we should commit resources and engage the community about these issues • The Chamber will play a strong role in programs such as Career Pathways • Integrity of the police department is important to consider • Look at mental health issues • Thanks the City for having cameras on police officers • One City goal is focused on "community wellness;" important to focus on human services; they provide a voice for those who are marginalized; safety net services that the City funds helps us provide for basic needs; unwavering commitment to funding these services is critical • Affordable housing is important as a City goal • Human services programs provide families with the support they need (medical insurance, resources, mental wellness); the nonprofit Davis Street works to provide families with the support they need • Mental wellness is a spectrum; it impacts many things (hospitals, unemployment, law enforcement resources); we should focus on how we respond to mental health concerns • Excited there could be a focus on social and human services this year • Homelessness taskforce has been productive; more understanding has been developed and new programs are helpful; what could we do with additional vision, leadership and investment? We need more investment in additional taskforces (assigned staff); we need to look at policies about how the City funds programs and how funding gaps could be filled 4