Title
Gated Alley Program Pilot - Expansion (Ordinance S-46833)
Description
This report requests City Council approval to expand the Gated Alley Program (GAP) Pilot to include 10 additional alleys and 20 gates, enter into any necessary agreements to implement the expanded pilot, and use $98,100 in Neighborhood Block Watch Grant Program (NBWGP) funds for the costs associated with the installation of gates. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Staff is working to further expand the GAP to include more neighborhoods to address needs throughout the City. A multi-departmental effort is underway to identify ways to expand the process and potential funding. Staff will return to the Council with a proposal for a broader GAP.
Report
Summary
On March 18, 2020, the City Council approved staff's proposal to expand the GAP Pilot citywide and include 10 alleys in each council district with a stipulation that staff return to the Neighborhood Block Watch Fund Oversight Committee and request additional funding to gate 10 additional alleys around the Human Services Campus and the surrounding neighborhood. Therefore, this request is to approve using NBWGP funds to gate 10 additional alleys in the area surrounding the Human Services Campus and neighborhood.
The neighborhoods surrounding the Human Services Campus have experienced ongoing issues with illegal dumping, graffiti, homeless encampments and criminal activity occurring in the alleys. Residents have expressed interest in gating their alleys, as it is a tool that could reduce the number of alley clean-ups required and increase safety.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
- At its June 4, 2020 meeting, the Neighborhood Block Watch Fund Oversight Committee approved a recommendation to reallocate $98,100 in NBWGP funds to cover the expense to install gates at the ends of alley segments located within neighborhoods defined as part of the expansion of the GAP Pilot by a vote of 7-4 with 1 member abstaining.
- The Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee did not hear this request as the June meeting was cancelled.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Planning and Development Department.