Agenda Item 4.5
DATE: April 4, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT: Update on Implementation of Community Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion’s Recommendations
Prepared by: Sarah Monnastes, Human Resources Director and John Stefanski, Assistant to the City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will receive a report on the City’s progress in implementing the approved recommendations resulting from the Community Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
The City Council approved an implementation plan for these recommendations in February 2022 and directed Staff to return with an update a year later.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
At the February 1, 2022 meeting, Staff presented an implementation plan for the Community Task Force on Equity Diversity and Inclusion’s recommendations. The plan accounted for each recommendation’s policy, personnel, and cost implications and grouped them into four categories (approve, modified, reject, and further direction required). The City Council ultimately approved the plan with certain recommendations identified as “approved” or “modified,” and directed Staff to return with a report of the City’s progress made towards the recommended actions.
A status update of these items is provided in Attachment 1, which identifies those tasks the City has yet to complete (1), are in progress (10), are completed (23), or are ongoing (12).
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of the recommendations implemented by Staff have long-term impacts on the way the City conducts its business. Staff intends to continue supporting these operational changes in the spirit of the Community Task Force’s recommendations while also searching for other ways and best practices to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in Dublin. Notable accomplishments to this effect include expanding the Business License application to include broader demographic questions to help the City have a greater understanding of business ownership and how to better target City assistance. The City has also recently launched a partnership with Futures Explored for the “Win For All Program” where the City will hire approximately 15 teens/young adults with intellectual and development disabilities for part-time roles.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted, and members of the Community Task Force were notified of this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Status Update Matrix
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Attachment 1
Status Update Matrix
Ref. Approved/Modified Recommendations Status Summary of Status TC‐1
DPS will identify ways to expand training offerings for officers, either through muster room briefings, independent study/self‐paced trainings, additional training days or other appropriate methods of training. These mandatory trainings should cover (1) Implicit bias, (2) Understanding languages and cultural responsiveness, (3) Understanding people with disabilities, (4) Community policing, (5) Use of Force/De‐ escalation, (6) Leadership, professionalism, and ethics.
Ongoing
Each of these training topics are covered, at a minimum, on an annual basis and are put on by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office at Continued Professional Training, Firearms Range Training, and daily briefings prior to shifts. In addition, the Behavioral Health Unit has provided training on several of these topics to DPS staff.
P‐1
DPS will evaluate and form a Chief's Advisory Group. This group will act in an advisory capacity and provide feedback to the Police Chief on ways to enhance police‐ community relations in Dublin. DPS and the City will organize a public workshop on the topics included in the recommendation.
Completed DPS established the Chief's Advisory Panel, which held it's first meeting on February 23, 2023.
P‐2
The City will monitor the development of the Alameda County Sheriff Oversight Board and Inspector General Position. Should the Oversight Board be created, the City will advocate for the City to have a dedicated seat on the Board to make sure the City’s specialized interests are represented.
Ongoing
Staff continues to monitor the development of the Alameda County Sheriff Oversight Board. Staff has advocated for a dedicated seat by making public comments at the July 9, 2021 and May 19, 2022 Public Protection Committee Meetings, as well as at the December 14, 2021, January 20, 2022, and April 11, 2022 Public Town Hall Meetings.
P‐3
The City Manager will request that the Police Chief consider the following additional criteria when hiring law enforcement personnel: (1) Residents of Dublin, (2) Race/gender/ethnicity/sexual orientation reflective of the City’s demographics, (3) Community policing experience, (4) Experience working in diverse communities and/or on diverse teams. The City Manager will meet with the Police Chief to review the hiring criteria and DPS demographic data on an annual basis.
Ongoing
The DEI Task Force recommendations are taken into consideration when hiring new personnel for DPS.
The City Manager has incorporated this into ongoing discussions with the DPS Chief.
P‐4
The City will implement a multidisciplinary mobile crisis team for non‐violent situations.
The team should consist of a licensed behavioral health provider, an emergency medical technician, and a social worker, who would be dispatched through 911 calls and would attend to non‐violent situations.
In Progress
The Alameda County Community Assessment and Transport Team (CATT) has conducted training with DPS personnel. The City has requested for additional CATT resources for the City and Tri‐Valley Region. Staff will continue to monitor this.
P‐5
The City will establish a Behavioral Health Unit within Dublin Police Services. The Behavioral Health Unit will be staffed by two licensed therapists and a supervisor from the ACSO Youth and Family Services Bureau.
Completed
DPS launched the Behavioral Health Unit in July 2022. A supervisor and two clinicians have been hired. To date, they have been following up on casework and have proven to be valuable. The City has submitted an earmark request to fund an additional third clinician.
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Attachment 1
Status Update Matrix
Ref. Approved/Modified Recommendations Status Summary of Status DT‐1
All Racial and Identity Profiling Act of 2015 (RIPA)‐required stop data will be published on the City’s Data Transparency Platform on an annual basis to help establish benchmarks in reducing non‐violent police interactions. This will include stop data in the following areas: (1) Perceived race/ethnicity, (2) Primary basis for the stop, (3) Whether consent was given or if there was probable cause.
Not Started RIPA Data for ACSO/DPS has yet to be made available. It will be added to the Dublin Police Services Open Data Portal when available.
DT‐2
In instances where there is a DPS officer involved shooting or use of force resulting in great bodily injury or death, DPS will make the AB71 and SB1421 data publicly available on the City’s Data Transparency Platform.
Completed This data is available on the Dublin Police Services Open Data Portal.
DT‐3 DPS will publish information regarding DPS complaints and commendations data on the City’s Data Transparency Portal Completed This data is available on the Dublin Police Services Open Data Portal.
DT‐4 DPS will publish the demographic data of DPS officers on an annual basis on the City’s Data Transparency Portal. Completed This data is available on the Dublin Police Services Open Data Portal.
DT‐5
DPS will explore ways to collect and report data regarding de‐escalation annually to monitor the effectiveness of current de‐escalation practices, as well as identify when new practices may be necessary.
In Progress
De‐escalation training is provided on an ongoing basis during daily briefings, as well as in annual and specialized trainings. DPS has evaluated their new report writing system and has determined there is no way to accurately define the criteria for the tracking of de‐escalation qualifying events.
C‐1 The City will enact an Administrative Policy which states that the City will issue a press release within 72 hours after every incident involving use of lethal force by DPS. Completed The City Manager approved this Administrative Policy on September 15, 2022.
C‐2
DPS will develop cards for DPS to provide with information on how to make a complaint or commendation, and develop additional methods for residents to file DPS complaints and commendations either through electronic means or voicemail Completed
This information is printed on the back of each officer's business card.
Information on how to file a complaint/commendation is available on the ACSO and DPS websites and includes an electronic submission form.
PR‐1
The City will hire a police/community liaison to enhance collaboration between the Dublin Community, Dublin City Council, Staff, Dublin Police Services, and the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. The liaison will also work with advocacy groups, including but not limited to Las Positas College, NAMI, NAACP, and ACLU.
Ongoing
John Stefanski and Officer William Cowens have been identified as the community liaisons. An introductory letter was send to the aforementioned organizations on March 22, 2023.
The liaisons will meet with those groups who respond with a request to meet.
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Attachment 1
Status Update Matrix
Ref. Approved/Modified Recommendations Status Summary of Status BC‐1
The City will ensure that all Board, Commission, Committee and Task Force (collectively referred to as Commissions or Commission) vacancies are posted on the City’s monthly newsletter, "Backyard Brief", as well as all other City publications and communication vehicles, and that Council Members, City Staff, and commissioners, as well as local nonprofits, faith‐based organizations, and DUSD are notified of such vacancies and encouraged to promote participation by City residents.
Completed
Administrative Policy 1.9 was updated with language stating "All recruitments will be posted in the City’s monthly newsletter, as well as other City publications and communication vehicles, and distributed to local nonprofits, faith‐based organizations, and DUSD."
The City now posts these openings in the Backyard Brief, newsflashes, and social media posts.
The City Clerk has compiled a list of these organizations and their contact information for future openings.
BC‐2 Commission applications will request demographic information (e.g., race, gender, age, income level, etc.) as well as include DEI‐focused questions. Completed Board and Commission applications now include questions that request demographic information. Applications also include DEI‐focused questions.
BC‐5
The City will review and evaluate the procedures and processes for collection and retention of information regarding commission applicants, as well as Inside Dublin graduates, and determine if the processes and procedures need to be amended to ensure that opportunities to serve on Commissions are being shared with Commission applicants and Inside Dublin graduates.
Completed Past applicants and Inside Dublin participants have been notified of open recruitments.
BC‐6 The City will create a formal certification and mentor program that prepares Dublin residents to serve on Commissions. Completed
Commission/committee applications now include a question about previous participation in Inside Dublin. In addition, the City Clerk's presentation at Inside Dublin includes an emphasis on commissions and committees.
Outgoing commissioners now receive a note from the City Manager with a form asking them to sign up to mentor new commissioners.
IP‐1
The City will develop a program of quarterly Town Hall community meetings. The meetings will be topic specific, hosted by the Mayor and a Councilmember. One meeting each year will be reserved for DEI‐related topics.
Completed The City launched "Live! With the Dublin City Council" in May 2022 and has held four quarterly meetings to date.
IP‐2 The City will collect data on artists and artistic diversity represented in Dublin and include the data on the City's Public Art webpage. Ongoing The City's Public Art Collection is now available for display on the City website. Artists names and known relevant information is included. As future public art projects are developed, artist background information will be requested and included on the City website to better showcase artistic diversity.
IP‐3
The City will translate much of the City communications into the top three languages spoken in Dublin. Key communications include City emails, website content, annual reports, and social media content. Staff will evaluate other translation options for other City publications.
Ongoing
The City has an on‐call agreement with a translation service to translate key documents into three main languages spoken in Dublin. The City provided translated content during the district‐based elections process and has translated information regarding the City's passport processing program. 3 of 7
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Attachment 1
Status Update Matrix
Ref. Approved/Modified Recommendations Status Summary of Status IP‐4
The City will form a focus group of community members to provide feedback on the 2021 Splatter festival to identify ways to further enhance the event to include more multi‐cultural elements.
Completed
Parks staff held a focus group meeting on May 4, 2022 with attendees from the Community Task Force, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission, Human Services Commission, Senior Center Advisory Committee, and Parks and Community Services Commission. The resulting suggestions for Splatter 2022 were presented to the City Council on September 6, 2022. They included: (1) Utilizing food to focus on cultural diversity. The Task Force believed that one of the best representations of a culture is its food, and recommended providing a diverse selection of food vendors and developing a “small plates” program that allows festivalgoers to sample from multiple vendors rather than choosing just one for a meal. (2) Further developing the passport/scavenger hunt activity that helps festivalgoers engage in all the different multicultural‐themed activities. (3) Continue expanding the inclusion of multicultural music and entertainment throughout the festival. (4) Utilizing books and story reading to highlight and represent the community’s diversity and to share stories from different cultures.
IP‐5 The City will promote local restaurants and small businesses that are owned and operated by under‐represented groups through new and existing local events. Completed The City created the "Taste the World" passport campaign which highlighted a variety of different cuisines offered in Dublin. The City now coordinates the promotion of local restaurants with cultural events like Lunar New Year on social media.
IP‐6
The City will display public art that represents the community's diversity and utilizes the public art fund in an equitable manner that encourages creation of art that represents diverse perspectives.
Ongoing
No permanent public art projects have started. For temporary projects, Staff has established criteria that proposals must align with the City's mission and vision, and artists are to review the City's existing collection and propose projects that are unique from previous works. During the selection phase, works that represent the City's mission and vision, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, have been selected. For example, the Little Library Box by artist Deirdre Weinberg of San Francisco, which includes quotes by contemporary authors, African American Authors, LGBTQ authors, and children's authors.
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Attachment 1
Status Update Matrix
Ref. Approved/Modified Recommendations Status Summary of Status IP‐7 The City will proactively recruit instructors and intentionally seek class offerings that represent the diverse cultures and ethnicities in Dublin. Ongoing Using the survey from recommendation IP‐8, Staff proactively recruited for the following instructors/classes: Spanish, Mandarin, Elementary Sewing, Hip Hop Break Dance, and Mandala Pot Art. Staff also expanded current yoga offerings, adding Senior Yoga.
IP‐8 The City will enhance efforts to inform Dublin residents on how to submit requests for additional classes that are reflective of the City’s diversity. Ongoing Staff sent out two customers service satisfaction surveys which include a section for class requests. These will continue to be sent out each season.
Post‐program/class surveys now include an open‐ended question for residents to submit requests for other types of programs. Beginning in spring 2023, the Activity Guides will include a link to post‐program surveys.
IP‐9
The City will collaborate with the Alameda County Public Library to increase the selection of books by authors and illustrators who represent the diversity of Dublin (i.e. language, culture, ability, gender, etc.).
In Progress
The Dublin Senior Center has added a new language library including approximately 200 books in different languages such as Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, and Farsi, donated by the Dublin Rotary. As a result of community workshops, the Library's 2019‐2024 Strategic Plan includes Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion as one of its strategic areas of exploration.
In addition, the Library completed a diversity audit with a commitment to purchase more titles from diverse voices with a focus on local authors and publishers. The Library also refreshed their Parenting Collection as part of the Healthy Families, Healthy Homes initiative, and has ordered relevant works in languages spoken in the community to place in the children's area.
This helps a diverse group of busy families and caregivers conveniently find popular parenting topics.
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Attachment 1
Status Update Matrix
Ref. Approved/Modified Recommendations Status Summary of Status CF‐1
The City will collect demographic and experiential data to identify barriers and challenges to help inform development of an equitable Human Services Grant application and funding process.
In Progress
As part of the application process, organizations must provide demographic information on who they anticipate they will serve, including income level and ethnicity. Each applicant must give a presentation to the Human Services Commission.
CF‐2
The City will add to the HSG Application a supplemental questionnaire which asks applicants to provide information on the demographics of the organizations beneficiaries and targeted DEI related questions.
Completed
Applicants must provide anticipated demographic information on their beneficiaries. Applications are rated on the extent their project will ensure non‐English speakers, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, seniors, and low‐income families or individuals can access the proposed program or activities. The following question was added to the application: "The City Council updated Dublin's Mission, Vision, and Values to include Inclusivity, Diversity, and Equity. How does your project further these values?"
CF‐3 The City will develop a comprehensive, ongoing DEI training program for Human Services staff to embed DEI principles into the work of Human Services Grant program. In Progress A Special Meeting of the Human Services Commission took place in July 2022 to discuss the rating of applications and to revise the rating sheet. This will continue once the new Alameda County Needs Assessment is completed.
The Needs Assessment will guide qualitative data collection, ensuring all groups are represented in a culturally competent manner. Staff will continue to stress the City's Mission, Vision, and Values, which include the DEI principles, and incorporate these into Citywide trainings being offered. 6 of 7
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Attachment 1
Status Update Matrix
Ref. Approved/Modified Recommendations Status Summary of Status CO‐1 The City will establish regular touchpoints and communications with a diverse group of community leaders and local organizations Ongoing
As mentioned in PR‐1, John Stefanski and Officer William Cowens have been identified as the community liaisons. An introductory letter was send to the organizations listed in PR‐1 on March 22, 2023.
The liaisons will meet with those groups who respond with a request to meet.
CO‐2 The City will establish additional channels for two‐way communication with all City residents. In Progress
Staff now sends translated press releases and news flashes to media outlets which reflect the City's demographics including Yo India, World Journal (Chinese), S.F., El Observador, El Reportero, India West, and El Mundo.
CO‐3
The City will review social media policies and initiate social media campaigns to boost followers of the City’s official social media accounts, as well as establish criteria and policies for posting content with a DEI lens.
In Progress Communications staff is conducting a review of the City's Social Media Policy and will update it to include criteria for posting content with a DEI lens.
CO‐4
The City will engage with the community to revise the City Social Media calendar as follows: (1) Lunar New Year‐ change wording from “Chinese”, (2) Remove Cinco De Mayo, and/or use the opportunity to inform about its true history and discourage stereotyping, (3) Explore adding another holiday that is meaningful to Dublin Latino/a community, e.g. Latin American Independence September 15‐16, and (4) Larry Itliong Day, October 25.
Completed
Staff deleted Cinco de Mayo from the social media calendar, added Cesar Chavez Day in March, and added Larry Itliong Day in October. Staff also created a longer list of important dates for social media posts in order to call out celebrations from community members of different heritages/religious beliefs.
O‐1 The City will collect the following data sets: disaggregated data on specific languages spoken at home, and disaggregated ancestry data on Asian Americans in Dublin. Completed Staff reached out to obtain primary language information from the language specialist at DUSD. The 2023 Community Survey will include a question soliciting specific languages spoken at home.
O‐2 The City will provide ongoing DEI training for all City staff. This should include training specific to work roles, e.g., Communications Manager and Communications Analyst. In Progress Human Resources staff are currently identifying a vendor for DEI training of all City personnel to take place at the end of the current fiscal year. This training will also be required for new hires within three months of their start date. Staff is evaluating a simplified version for temporary staff.
O‐3 The City will embed DEI into the work and culture of the City, which includes developing a City DEI process and decision‐making checklist. In Progress Human Resources staff are currently drafting a DEI Program/Policy for the City Manager to review.
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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Item 6.1
DATE: April 4, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT: Weed and Combustible Refuse Abatement Order
Prepared by: Bonnie Terra, Division Chief
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will conduct the public hearing in accordance with Resolution 12-23 (adopted February 7, 2023) declaring that there is a public nuisance created by weeds and combustible debris growing and accumulating upon the streets, sidewalks, and property in the City of Dublin.
Notice of this declaration was posted and letters sent to those property owners with violations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing, deliberate, and by motion, direct Staff to continue the weed abatement process.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The initial cost of abatement and administration will be billed to the property owners if they fail to abate the problem. There will be no net cost to the City.
DESCRIPTION:
In accordance with Resolution No. 12-23 (Attachment 1), the City Council declared that there is a public nuisance created by weeds and combustible debris growing, accumulating upon the streets, sidewalks, and property with the City of Dublin. With this declaration, the Fire Chief or designee shall notify property owners of violations and order abatement without delay. If the abatement is not completed, the City of Dublin shall, at the expense of the owners, have the weeds or refuse removed.
The declaration of a hazard was approved by the City Council on February 7, 2023. Following that approval, a Notice to Destroy or Remove Weeds and Refuse was posted (Attachment 2). This year, 182 inspections were conducted during the week of March 6, 2023 and two 1st Notice letters (Attachment 3) were sent to property owners during the week of March 13, 2023 advising them to abate the hazard.
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STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
In accordance with State law, a public notice was published in the East Bay Times and posted in several locations throughout the City. The Staff Report and attachments were made available for public review 10 days prior to the public hearing and The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution 12-23 Declaring Weeds and Combustible Refuse a Public Nuisance and Ordering the Abatement Thereof
2) Notice to Destroy or Remove Weeds and Refuse 2023
3) 1st Notice Letter
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Reso. No. 12-23, Item 4.7, Adopted 02/07/2023 Page 1 of 1 RESOLUTION NO. 12 – 23
A RE
SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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CLARING WEEDS AND COMBUSTIBLE REFUSE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND
ORDERING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF
W
HEREAS, Government Code Section 39502 et. seq. authorizes the legislative body of a city to adopt an Ordinance to provide for the abatement of weeds and combustible refuse; and W
HEREAS, the Alameda County Fire Department is under contract to provide services and exercise the powers common to the City of Dublin; and W
HEREAS, the City of Dublin did adopt Ordinance No. 13-97, adding Chapter 5.70 of the Dublin Municipal Code [Weeds and Refuse] providing for the abatement of weeds and refuse.
NO
W, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that:
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ursuant to section 5.70.030 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the Alameda County Fire Department and the City of Dublin hereby declare as public nuisances all weeds and refuse growing or accumulating upon the streets, sidewalks, and property as defined in section 5.70.030, in the City of Dublin.
2. T
he Fire Chief, or his designee, shall cause notice to be given to the public in the form and manner provided in sections 5.70.030 and 5.70.040 of the Dublin Municipal Code, notifying said public of the passage of this Resolution and further that on April 4, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., the City Council of the City of Dublin will conduct a public hearing to hear and consider objections to this abatement order.
PA
SSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of February 2023, by the following vote:
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YES: Councilmembers Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri and Mayor Hernandez N
OES:
ABS
ENT:
ABS
TAIN:
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_______________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Attachment 1
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CITY OF DUBLIN
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
City Council
April 4, 2023 at 7:00pm
Council Chamber, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin
NOTICE is hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the CITY COUNCIL of the City of Dublin. This Public Hearing will be held in-person in the Council Chamber. The meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast TV channel 28, livestreamed on www.tv28live.org, and streamed on the City’s website at
https://dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings.
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roject Name: Notice to Destroy or Remove Weeds and Refuse 2023 Project Description: Removal of Weeds Surrounding Home and Commercial Locations Project Location: Dublin, CA
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ou are invited to attend this meeting in-person and provide feedback regarding the project.
Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting electronically have the option of giving public comment electronically by filling out an online speaker slip. Online speaker slips will be available at www.dublin.ca.gov beginning at 10:00 a.m. on April 4, 2023, and the public will be able to address the City Council in person or using a computer or smart phone via a link that will be provided following submission of a speaker slip. A telephonic option will also be available.
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nyone instituting a legal challenge to the Public Hearing item noted above may be limited to addressing only those issues raised at the Public Hearing described in this Notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Dublin, City Clerk, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568 at or prior to the Public Hearing.
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o make a request for disability- related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Upon receiving a request, the City will swiftly resolve requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolve any doubt in favor of accessibility.
Additional Resources: Staff Report for this item will be available on the City’s website the Friday prior to this hearing: www.dublin.ca.gov
N
ame: Fire Prevention
Phone Number: (925) 833-6606
Email: [email protected]
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ate: 3/18/2023
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March 13, 2023
«Property_Owner»
«Mail_to_COMPANY»
«Mail_to_ADDRESS»
«Mail_to__CITY_STATE_ZIP»
SUBJECT PROPERTY
«Parcel_No»
«Street_» «Street_Name»
The above subject property was inspected the week of March 6, 2023 and determined to be in violation of Section 5.70.020 of the Municipal Code of the City of Dublin. The Weed, Rubbish and Litter Ordinance 13-97 designed to minimize or eliminate weeds, or other nuisances, before they become a hazard. The Ordinance applies to violations anywhere on the property, whether in an open field, front yard, enclosed side yard, or rear yard. A copy of the removal requirements is enclosed for your reference.
By checking your property now and eliminating any hazards, you can avoid possible enforcement action and any related fees. Abatement shall be in accordance with the enclosed removal requirements.
The City Council of the City of Dublin will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, to hear and consider objections to this abatement order.
The Fire Prevention division will re-inspect your property on or after April 10, 2023, to verify compliance. If there are no violations noted, there will be no further notices or inspections required.
Failure to abate your property may ultimately result in a City of Dublin contractor abating your property and an additional administrative fee being added to the contractor’s cost.
If it becomes necessary to place a levy on your property to recover unpaid fees, there may also be an additional charge.
Remember, to avoid any charges or a citation, all weeds and debris must be removed by the above listed date and maintained throughout the year.
Your cooperation is appreciated, and we thank you for your efforts in maintaining a fire safe community.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact the Alameda County Fire Department, Dublin Fire Prevention Division at (925) 833-6606.
Enclosure
Attachment 3
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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Item 8.1
DATE: April 4, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT: Informational Report on the 2023 Eastern Alameda County Human Services Needs Assessment
Prepared by: Shaun Chilkotowsky, Heritage & Cultural Arts Manager EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will receive an informational report on the 2023 Eastern Alameda County Human Services Needs Assessment, including an overview of the project scope and status. This project is being completed in collaboration with the cities of Livermore and Pleasanton.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report and provide feedback.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no impact associated with this report. The total cost of the project has a not-to-exceed amount of $234,467. This includes a base scope of service fee of $203,885 plus a 15% contingency.
The total cost is shared equally amongst the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton. Dublin’s one-third portion shall not exceed $78,155 ($67,962 plus contingency). Funding for this project is included in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 adopted operating budget.
DESCRIPTION:
Background
In September of 2002, a Tri-Valley Human Services Needs Assessment was initiated to identify service gaps and provide a tool for non-profit service providers when seeking grants and additional financial support. The assessment was completed in 2003.
In early 2011, following the release of 2010 census data, a broad-based assessment of Human Service needs in the Tri-Valley was conducted. This expanded upon the 2003 assessment, as much of the Tri-Valley had changed since the early 2000s.
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Since its finalization in 2012, the City of Dublin has used the 2011 Eastern Alameda County Human Services Needs Assessment to allocate grant funding to non-profit service providers. Additionally, the creation of a Human Services Task Force, followed by the creation of the Human Services Commission, has further assisted with identifying and prioritizing critical human service needs of Dublin residents.
2023 Needs Assessment
In collaboration with the cities of Livermore and Pleasanton, Staff began planning an update to the 2011 Assessment in 2021. In February 2022, a Request for Proposals was issued seeking qualified consultants to lead the project. Staff from each City served on a selection committee that performed a review of submittals and in-person interviews. The selection committee determined that the firm JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. was the most qualified to complete the tasks identified, particularly related to community outreach and collaboration with stakeholders.
Specifically, the selection committee appreciated JSI’s desire to develop an actionable narrative, supported by data of the Tri-Valley’s human service needs.
The City of Pleasanton serves as the project lead/fiscal agent and has entered into a professional services agreement with JSI. A Memorandum of Understanding, approved by the City Council in June 2022, formalizes the project and funding obligations among the three cities.
Project Timeline & Scope
The Eastern Alameda County Human Service Needs Assessment will culminate in final recommendations and implementation plans. These will include comprehensive research and analysis that describes current and anticipated human service needs over the next five to 10 years and innovative recommendations for addressing these needs. More specifically, the assessment will identify goals, strategies, and implementation plans that could include changes in delivery models and identify alternative partners and funding sources. A report will be developed for the Tri-Valley, and another, more specific report will be developed for each city to address individual needs. Final reports will address gaps in services and in infrastructure, and are intended to include an actionable, clear, concise narrative that will assist in engaging policymakers, alternative partners, and funding sources.
The process of completing a comprehensive needs assessment is extensive. The overall process is expected to take 15-18 months and kicked off in August 2022. The following bullet points highlight key components and milestones:
Project Phases – There are five project phases. Phases 1 and 2 are mostly complete and include the development of a project schedule, work plan, and quantitative data collection.
Phase 3, which is underway, includes committee development and qualitative data collection. Phases 4 and 5 include data analysis, review, final recommendations, and implementation plans.
Steering Committee – A Steering Committee comprising Staff from each city, Alameda County Social Services, and Alameda County Public Health, as well as non-profit services providers and a Community Liaison, has been convened to assist with project 226
implementation.
Quantitative Data Collection – Early in the process, quantitative data collection began, leading to the development of a Community Profile and Social and Economic Profile (Attachment 1). These profiles will ensure JSI and each city is reaching all communities in their entireties. The quantitative data collection also included the development of a comprehensive human services provider inventory in the Tri-Valley. Qualitative Data Collection – The collection of qualitative data is underway. This data is descriptive and collected through focus groups and key interviews. Qualitative data provides information that cannot be collected quantitatively and provides a space for community members and stakeholders to share their lived experiences. Power & Action Committee – The Eastern Alameda Power & Action Committee (EAPAC) is guiding the development of qualitative data collection, ensuring that all groups are represented and the needs assessment is representative of the Tri-Valley. The EAPAC comprises community members with lived experiences accessing and/or providing health and human services. The graphic below summarizes how the roles interact.
Graphic Summary of Roles Guiding the Needs Assessment
Current Status and Next Steps
Quantitative data collection is nearly complete. Qualitative data collection is underway, with the Steering Committee meeting regularly since November 2022 and the EAPAC having its first meeting in March 2023. Focus groups of non-profit executives, non-profit front-line staff, and first responders are being utilized, and individual key informant and stakeholder interviews are also underway. The project website www.mytrivalley.org provides a space to share information and collect feedback. The email [email protected] is being utilized as the main point of contact for individuals to inquire or get involved.
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In November 2022, a joint meeting of the three cities’ Human Services Commissions was held to introduce the project and solicit feedback. During Phase 4, which includes data review and analysis, findings will be presented to each city’s respective Human Services Commission. In Phase 5, final deliverables will return to the Human Services Commissions and City Councils for final review and acceptance. It is anticipated this will take place in Fall/Winter 2023.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Tri-Valley Community, Social, and Economic Profiles
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Community Profile
The Tri-Valley Region
Tri-Valley People per square mile
1 - <100
100 - <2,500
2,500 - <7,000
7,000 - <15,000
15,000 - 21,000
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020, 2021
Geographies shown are census block groups
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
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Tri-Valley
Dublin, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Livermore, CA
Geographies shown are city limits
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
Population Trends
As of the 2020 Census, approximately 236,000 people reside in the Tri-Valley region.
Livermore is the largest municipality in the Tri-Valley, with a total population of nearly 88,000.
Dublin is the smallest, most densely populated, and fastest growing municipality in the Tri-Valley, with a total population Attachment 1
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of approximately 73,000 as of the 2020 Census.
81,666 87,955 0
70,197 79,871 0
46,407 72,589 3,158
Sources: US Census Bureau 2010, 2020, 2021
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin, CATotal Population
Livermore, CA Pleasanton, CA Dublin, CA
1990 2000 2010 2020
0 20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
Age Trends
As of 2020, the median age in the Tri-Valley region (41 years) is 4 years older than in California overall (37 years) and nearly 3 years older than in Alameda County (38 years). 2010
Total
Population
2020
Total
Population
2020
People in
Institutionalized
Group Quarters
- Adult
Correctional
Facilities
Po
Geography
Attachment 1
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All three municipalities in the Tri-Valley have approximately the same number of children (between 19,000 and 20,000) according to the 2020 Census.
Dublin is the youngest municipality in the region, where children make up more than a quarter of the population
(27%) in 2020. It is the only municipality whose median age (36 years) is younger than the median ages of the state and the County.
Pleasanton is the oldest municipality in the region, where the median age is 42 years, nearly 5 years older than California's median age (37 years). People over age 65 account for just over 15% of Pleasanton's population and people over age 85 account for just under 2%.
40.4 6.9% 22.6%
41.1 4.8% 24%
36.5 7.6% 26.6%
38 5.6% 20.6%
37 6% 22.8%
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2017-2021
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin, CA
Alameda County,
CA
California
2017-2021
Median Age
2017-2021
Under Age 5
2017-2021
Under Age 18
AGeography
Attachment 1
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Number of Children
Livermore, CA Pleasanton, CA Dublin, CA
1990 2000 2010 2020
0 5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
Number of Adults
Livermore, CA Pleasanton, CA Dublin, CA
1990 2000 2010 2020
0 10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
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Median Age (Years)
27.8 - <35.3
35.3 - <39
39 - <43.9
43.9 - <49.1
49.1 - 56
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2017-2021
Geographies shown are census block groups
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
Race & Ethnicity Trends
Since 2000, the white (non-Hispanic) population of the Tri- Valley region has declined both proportionally and by count.
Even with this decline, the region remains substantially whiter (42%) than Alameda County (28%) and the state
(35%).
Attachment 1
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Dublin is the least white municipality in the region, where non-Hispanic whites account for just 25% of the total
population as of 2020, making it less white than both
Alameda County (28%) and the state (35%). Livermore is the whitest municipality in the Tri-Valley, where whites account for 55% of the total population according to the 2020
Census.
At 2%, the proportion of Black (non-Hispanic) individuals living in the Tri-Valley in 2020 is substantially lower than in Alameda County (10%) and the state (5%). Dublin is home to the largest Black population in the region proportionally and by count (4%; 2,740) though the number and proportion of Black individuals in Dublin declined sharply in the last decade (9%; 4,222 as of the 2010 Census).
Proportionally, the population residing in the Tri-Valley region is significantly more Asian than the California
population overall. Non-Hispanic Asians account for 15% of the state's total population, but they make up 34% of the population in the Tri-Valley; a proportion that is slightly higher than in Alameda County (32%).
The proportion of non-Hispanic Asians in the Tri-Valley region doubled between 2010 and 2020. Asians accounted
for 34% of the total population in 2020, compared to 17% of the total population in 2010. At the regional (Tri-Valley) level, the proportion of all other racial groups declined during this period.
As of 2020, a majority of people (54%; 38,858) who live in Dublin identify as non-Hispanic Asians. Pleasanton is also home to a large number of non-Hispanic Asians (31,500), who account for 40% of its total population.
Approximately 25% of the nearly 137,000 Indian Americans who live in Alameda County reside in the Tri-Valley according to the 2020 Census. Over half of these individuals (16,247) Attachment 1
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live in Dublin, where they account for more than 22% of the municipality's total population.
As of 2020, the Tri-Valley's population is 15% Hispanic, a substantially lower proportion than in the state (39%) and Alameda County (23%). The largest Hispanic population in the Tri-Valley (by both proportion and count) is located in Livermore, where Hispanics account for 22% of the total population (a slight increase from 2010, when they
represented 21% of Livermore's total population).
Although the total number of Hispanics living in the Tri- Valley has increased since 2010, proportionally the group has slightly decreased (15% in 2020 compared to 16% in 2010).
The overall population increase in the Tri-Valley in the last decade was mostly driven by 1) a dramatic increase in the number of Asian (non-Hispanic) individuals living in the region, particularly in Dublin and Pleasanton and 2) a slight increase in the number of Hispanic individuals living in the region, particularly in Livermore and Dublin.
42% 2.3% 34.5%
55.1% 1.8% 14.4%
43% 1.7% 39.4%
25% 3.8% 53.5%
28.1% 9.5% 32.1%
34.7% 5.4% 15.1%
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020
2020
Tri-Valley
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin, CA
Alameda County,
CA
California
2020
White (non-
Hispanic)
2020
Black (non-
Hispanic)
2020
Asian (non-
Hispanic)
Geography
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236,040 99,042 5,543
87,955 48,449 1,604
79,871 34,332 1,332
72,589 18,149 2,740
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020
Tri-Valley
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin, CA
58.5% 3.5% 17.7%
64.9% 1.9% 8.1%
61.1% 1.6% 22.7%
44.6% 9.1% 26.1%
34.1% 12.2% 25.9%
40.1% 5.8% 12.8%
Sources: US Census Bureau 2010
2010
Tri-Valley
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin, CA
Alameda County,
CA
California
194,436 113,816 6,818
81,666 52,979 1,548
70,197 42,859 1,102
46,407 20,680 4,222
Sources: US Census Bureau 2010
Tri-Valley
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin, CA
White (non-Hispanic) Population Trends
2020
Total
Population
2020
White (non-
Hispanic)
2020
Black (non-
Hispanic)
A
2010
White (non-
Hispanic)
2010
Black (non-
Hispanic)
2010
Asian (non-
Hispanic)
2010
Total
Population
2010
White (non-
Hispanic)
2010
Black (non-
Hispanic)
A
Geography
Geography
Geography
Attachment 1
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Number of White (non-Hispanic) People
Livermore, CA Pleasanton, CA Dublin, CA
1990 2000 2010 2020
0 10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
Attachment 1
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Percent of population that is
White (non-Hispanic)
9.4% - <31.3%
31.3% - <47%
47% - <59.3%
59.3% - 76.3%
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020
Geographies shown are census block groups
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
Black (non-Hispanic) Population Trends
Attachment 1
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Number of Black (non-Hispanic) People
Livermore, CA Pleasanton, CA Dublin, CA
1990 2000 2010 2020
0 1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
Attachment 1
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Percent of population that is
Black (non-Hispanic)
0.1% - <1.4%
1.4% - <3%
3% - <5.6%
5.6% - 10.5%
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020
Geographies shown are census block groups
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
Asian (non-Hispanic) Population Trends
Attachment 1
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Number of Asian (non-Hispanic) People
Livermore, CA Pleasanton, CA Dublin, CA
2000 2010 2020
0 10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
Attachment 1
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Percent of population that is
Asian (non-Hispanic)
4.5% - <21.9%
21.9% - <43.7%
43.7% - <63.9%
63.9% - 81%
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020
Geographies shown are census block groups
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2017-2021
Asian Ethnic Groups
Hispanic Population Trends
Attachment 1
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Number of Hispanic People
Livermore, CA Pleasanton, CA Dublin, CA
1990 2000 2010 2020
0 5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
Attachment 1
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Empowered by mySidewalk
Terms of Use
Percent of population that is
Hispanic
3.5% - <12.2%
12.2% - <22.3%
22.3% - <48.2%
48.2% - 65.5%
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020
Geographies shown are census block groups
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
Attachment 1
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Social and Economic Profile
The Tri-Valley Region
Economic Stability
Attachment 1
246
People Below Poverty Level per
capita
0% - <2.7%
2.7% - <6.3%
6.3% - <13.2%
13.2% - <22.8%
22.8% - 31%
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2017-2021
Geographies shown are census block groups
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
Attachment 1
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Median Household Income
$56,411 - <$97,888
$97,888 - <$129,107
$129,107 - <$164,833
$164,833 - <$213,446
$213,446 - $249,306
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2017-2021
Geographies shown are census block groups
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
Attachment 1
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Median Household Income in Dollars
Tri-Valley Livermore, CA Pleasanton, CA
Dublin, CA Alameda County, CA California
1990 2000 2010
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$25,000
$75,000
$125,000
$175,000
3.6% $150,118 4.2%
3.3% $139,904 4%
4% $167,932 4.8%
3.7% $171,168 3.7%
5% $112,017 8.9%
6.5% $84,097 12.3%
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2017-2021
Tri-Valley
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin, CA
Alameda County,
CA
California
Neighborhood & Physical Environment
2017-2021
Unemployment
Rate
2017-2021
Median
Household
Income
2017-2021
100% Federal
Poverty Level
20 PoGeography
Attachment 1
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32.1% 44.4%
27.7% 49.9%
32.5% 46.4%
35.6% 36.4%
46.1% 46.5%
44.5% 51.5%
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2017-2021
Housing
Tri-Valley
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin, CA
Alameda County, CA
California
67.9% 25.7%
72.3% 27.7%
67.5% 22.9%
64.4% 25.4%
53.9% 28.1%
55.5% 30.7%
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2017-2021
Tri-Valley
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin, CA
Alameda County, CA
California
2017-2021
Renters
2017-2021
Housing Cost
Burdened
Renters
2017-2021
Home Owners
2017-2021
Housing Cost
Burdened
Owners
Geography
Geography
Attachment 1
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39.2% 1986
56.1% 1978
47% 1983
20.4% 2002
65.3% 1968
47.5% 1975
Sources: County Tax Assessors 2021; US Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2017-2021 Tri-Valley
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin, CA
Alameda County, CA
California
2021
Residential
Buildings with
Potential for
Lead Paint
2017-2021
Median
Building Age
Geography
Attachment 1
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Percent of Households without a
Vehicle
0% - <1.6%
1.6% - <5.4%
5.4% - <14.5%
14.5% - <19.8%
19.8% - 22.9%
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2017-2021
Geographies shown are census block groups
Transportation
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
Attachment 1
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77.3% 9.3% 8.6%
80.4% 11.5% 3.6%
76.6% 7.1% 10.2%
73.4% 8.8% 14.2%
67.5% 10.4% 14.6%
79.1% 10.8% 4.6%
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2017-2021; US HUD & DOT LAI V3.0 2016 Tri-Valley
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin, CA
Alameda County,
CA
California
1 1 11
1 1 3
0 0 4
0 0 0
986 129 3,558
27 2 89
Sources: NHTSA FARS 2020
Motor Vehicle Fatalities
Tri-Valley
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin, CA
California
Alameda County, CA
2017-2021
Commuters
who Drive
Alone
2017-2021
Commuters
who Carpool
2017-2021
Commuters
who Take
Public Transit
C
2020
Motor Vehicle
Crash
Pedestrian
Fatality
2020
Motor Vehicle
Crash Cyclist
Fatality
2020
Fatal Motor
Vehicle
Crashes
Geography
Geography
Attachment 1
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Percent of Households without
Internet Access
0% - <1.2%
1.2% - <4.3%
4.3% - <9.3%
9.3% - <21.5%
21.5% - 26.8%
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2017-2021
Geographies shown are census block groups
Internet
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
Attachment 1
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No data No data No data
372.4 32 3.4%
284 34 4.5%
61 6 0.6%
49,830.3 735 5.5%
22,444,791 16,644 6.5%
Sources: CDC BRFSS PLACES 2019; openICPSR NaNDA 2018
Parks and Physical Activity
Tri-Valley
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin, CA
Alameda County,
CA
California
Education
2018
Park Area
(acres)
2018
Number of
Parks
2018
Percent Area
Covered by
Parks
Tim
AmGeography
Attachment 1
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Percent of Population with a
Bachelor's Degree
8.8% - <19.5%
19.5% - <27.4%
27.4% - <35.1%
35.1% - <42.2%
42.2% - 51.2%
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2017-2021
Geographies shown are census block groups
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
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62.4% 7.8% 11.2%
75.3% 11.4% 5%
58.6% 5.7% 14.1%
50% 5.1% 16.1%
54% 16% 8.4%
56.1% 28.3% 4.6%
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2017-2021
Language Spoken at Home Among People over age 5
Tri-Valley
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin, CA
Alameda County,
CA
California
Food
2017-2021
English
2017-2021
Spanish
2017-2021
Other Indo-
European
Language
A
Geography
Attachment 1
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0% - <3%
3% - <8%
8% - <11%
11% - <34%
34%
Sources: USDA ERS 2019
Geographies shown are census tracts
Percent of Population that is Low Income and has Low
Access to Healthy Food
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
Attachment 1
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2.9%
3.3%
2.4%
2.7%
6.9%
9.5%
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2017-2021
SNAP/EBT Recipients
Tri-Valley
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin, CA
Alameda County, CA
California
Health Care System
2017-2021
Households
Receiving
Food
Stamps/SNAP
per household
Geography
Attachment 1
259
Uninsured Population
0% - <1.8%
1.8% - <4.5%
4.5% - <10%
10% - <21.4%
21.4%
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2017-2021
Geographies shown are census block groups
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
Attachment 1
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Terms of Use
2.6% 5,952 20.1%
3.1% 2,720 23.3%
2.3% 1,809 19.7%
2.2% 1,518 15.5%
4.3% 71,358 30.4%
7.2% 2,800,277 38%
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2017-2021
Tri-Valley
Livermore, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Dublin, CA
Alameda County,
CA
California
2017-2021
Uninsured
2017-2021
Uninsured
(people)
2017-2021
Public Health
Insurance
Pri
Geography
Attachment 1
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Eastern Alameda County
Human Services Needs
Assessment
April 4, 2023
262
Background
• 2003 Needs Assessment
• 2011 Needs Assessment
– 14 Areas of Concern
– Human Services Task Force & Commission
• 2015 Council Priority
– Focus on Critical Human Service Needs
• 2021 – Needs Assessment Update
• June 2022 – MOU Approval
263
Agenda
• Introductions
• Overview of the JSI Process and Timeline
• Review Of Findings So Far
• Questions
264
JSI T eam
265
Equity Framework
CENTERING LIVED EXPERIENCE
Thoughtful and deliberate engagement of those with lived experiences
EQUITABLE DATA PRACTICES
Apply principles of accessible data collection and analysis
STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH
Centering individual and community assets, capabilities, resources, and strengths
COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING
Engaging in power sharing activities to support community members’ capacity to develop, implement, and sustain local initiatives
266
Timeline and Deliverables
Phase 5:
Recommendation &
Implementation
Final report
including
recommendations
and
implementation
plans for cities and
region
Report
Presentations
September - October
2023
Phase 4: Data Analysis
and Review
Short term and longer term
human service needs
(services & infrastructure)
Key trends
Peer Review Report
Draft Report for feedback
from advisors and
Commision
June- August 2023
Phase 3: EAPAC and Qualitative
Data Collection
EAPAC Meeting Summary
Public Meeting & Outreach
Summary (Includes KII, Focus
Groups, Council, Commission,
and Advisory Summaries)
November 2022 - May 2023
Phase 2 - Quantitative
Data Collection
Draft of existing
services and
inventory
September- October 2022
Phase 1 - Project
Management &
Timelines
Project Work
Plan
Timeline
Schedule of
meetings and
Scope of
Services
July - August 2022
267
Public Meetings
Phase 1-2 (Fall 2022)
❏ Joint Commission Meeting
Phase 3 (November 2022 - May 2023)
❏ Nonprofits meeting #1
❏ Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore City Council Meeting #1 Phase 4-5 (June - October 2023)
❏ Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore Individual Commission Meetings ❏ Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore City Council Meeting #2 ❏ Nonprofits meeting #2
268
mytrivalley.org
269
Guiding Groups
• Steering Committee
• Community Liaison
• Eastern Alameda Power & Action Committee
270
Steering Committee
• Oversight of the needs assessment
• Inform and provide feedback on deliverables
• Provide input on organizations across sectors to
engage
• Support the EAPAC as requested
• Support communication and dissemination of
findings
271
Steering Committee & EAPAC
Emily W.
Livermore
Maria Z.
Pleasanton
Maria G.
Dublin
Francesca R.
Pleasanton
Deidre S.
Pleasanton
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Eastern Alameda Power and
Action Committee (EAPAC)
• Support community connections and qualitative
data process, co-facilitate focus groups, provide
feedback on interview tools and preliminary data
analysis and overall process.
• Community members, human service providers,
recipients of Tri-Valley services.
• Compensation for community members.
273
Summary of Roles
274
Priority Groups
● Yo u t h
● Disability Groups
● Unhoused
● Seniors/Older Adults
● Indigenous Communities
● Educators - work in TV but do not live there
● Churches/Faith Based Leaders
● First responders-
● Non - English Speakers
● Livermore Wine Agricultural Workers
● LGBTQ Community
● Female Heads of Households
275
Outreach Tracking Efforts
• Thoroughly tracking
all the individuals and
organizations we have
reached out to or
speak to throughout
this process
276
Preliminary
Interview Themes
277
About the Interviews
• Thirteen preliminary interviews
– Executives and staff from nonprofits, county agencies, and schools in the Tri Valley – Community members from Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore • Interviewees were asked about
– Areas of greatest need in the TV
– How the Needs Assessment can thoughtfully include underrepresented voices • Notes were taken during interviews and subsequently coded independently by two JSI team members to identify significant themes 278
Nonprofits
279
Major Community Needs
2. Food
• Intersects with
homelessness
• Major need, especially
during the pandemic
• Some feel there are already
enough (or perhaps too
many) organizations
working on food insecurity
in the TV
280
Major Community Needs
4. Specialty Health Services
• Lack of access to specialty services in
the Tri-Valley
– Eg. Dental
– Eg. Reproductive health especially for
teens
• Transportation as a barrier to
accessing services outside of the Tri-
Valley
3. Mental Health Services
• Lack of awareness of services
• Stigma as a barrier
• T elehealth can be a great tool, but
doesn’t work well for everyone
• Child / adolescent behavioral health
challenges during pandemic
– Parents are overwhelmed
– Need more intensive services
281
Major Community Needs
5. Transportation
• Especially important for people
with disabilities and seniors
• Difficult to get bus passes and
bus routes recently changed
• Some people with disabilities
(under age 60) don’t qualify for
services
• Tri-Valley population is aging
faster than the rest of the
county
6. Changing Racial/Ethnic
Demographics
• Increased racial and ethnic
diversity since 2011
• Some newer, smaller
organizations have been created
to address the needs of these
communities, but don’t
necessarily have a “seat at the
table”
282
Geographical & Governmental Considerations
City Relationships
• In relation to Pleasanton and Dublin,
Livermore has
– More need for human services
– Higher rate of poverty
– More Spanish speakers
• Geographically Livermore is home to many
services/organizations that serve the TV
region.
County Relationships
• Feeling of TV being left out of county funding
and data collection efforts.
• There is burgeoning interest from the county
and Tri-Valley to engage with one another.
Funding
• TV cities provide a lot of funding for local
nonprofits
• Many (smaller/newer) organizations are
unaware of or lack capacity to complete grant
applications
• Multiple grant application processes for each
city, rather than a common application, is
difficult and time-consuming
• Need for more focused equity work and an
opportunity for community education
283
Thank Y ou
Reach out at any time
[email protected]
284
Questions?
285