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File Number: 24-086 projections. Staff recommends a 2023-2024 budget amendment appropriating a total of $9,258,000 of one-time funds. The projects proposed for funding have either been identified as high-priority programs, will restore or protect assets from failure, or strengthen the City’s fiscal sustainability. Human Services Priorities Staff proposes appropriating $696,143 for priorities in Human Services. Of this amount $400,000 is proposed for an Expanded Safety Ambassador Program, and $296,143 is proposed for Recreational Vehicle (RV) Outreach and Housing Navigation, which will supplement $153,857 proposed from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding. Modeled after the successful Safety Ambassador program downtown, the Expanded Safety Ambassador Program would pilot service delivery in another business corridor of the City. It would create a visible presence by providing assistance to visitors, tenants, businesses and the general population; build relationships with vulnerable population groups and connect them with available social services; assist businesses in addressing occurrences on the property that disrupt business; and develop and introduce additional areas of opportunity to enhance conditions in the area. RV Outreach and Navigation is the first step to implementing a safe parking program. Staff have identified two possible locations in the City to accommodate a safe parking program. One of these locations would be at a local church and the other location is a CalTrans-owned parcel that the City of San Leandro leases. Staff will continue exploring implementing a congregate safe parking program. In the interim, staff will work with nonprofit partners to identify 10 RVs to target outreach and housing navigation services to with a goal of permanently housing those residing in their RVs. Public Safety Priorities Staff proposes appropriating $345,000 for public safety priorities throughout the City. This investment would include authorizing and appropriating $70,000 for a new part-time, provisional crime prevention assistant and $275,000 for a Community Safety Grant program. The proposed new crime prevention assistant position would augment the services of the Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit. Specifically, the position would perform site surveys of residential and business properties and make safety improvement recommendations on lighting, fencing, and security. The intent would be to double the existing number of annual site surveys conducted from 60 to 120 annually. As discussed with City Council at a prior work session, Community Safety Grants are proposed to assist the community with crime prevention measures and deterrents. Administered by the Police Department, the program would allow residents and businesses to apply for funding to help offset the cost of safety and security equipment. The pilot program would provide funding for neighborhood safety cameras and small camera systems, security lighting assistance, security monitoring systems, and security fencing assistance for homes and businesses . Also discussed at a prior work session was the concept of private security guards, which staff will continue to explore for feasibility and possible funding. Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 3/14/2024