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#poseytriangle ☣

Why would this issue be closed literally two minutes after it was reported? This process does not make any sense. If See Click Fix is the designated tool used by the community to report issues, what tool is used by the city to notify the community of resolutions on these issues? Where’s the accountability?

Open

Agreed. You have the ability to reopen yourself.

Is there any update on this? The amount of junk at the encampment appears to be getting larger.

Agreed, junk on both sides of flyover increasing. Bad look for the Gateway to Alameda. ⏰ ⏰

Both homeless liaison officers are aware of the issue and are actively working to identify the displaced community members. Once contacted, we will try everything in our power to get them a better living solution, but the process is not as easy as any of us would like. There is legislation regarding living on public land before the supreme court that, until ruled on, makes this issue very difficult to solve with police enforcement of any kind. What is seen as trash and junk to some can fall under the scope of personal property for others. Please be patient as we work through the process as respectfully and compassionately as possible. We owe it to our community to treat everyone with dignity and respect. I completely understand the frustrations. I am not minimizing them at all. This is an issue that will require a multi-jurisdictional solution.

Officer DeRespini, what is the legislation information (title, name or number) that you are referring to?

One can thank the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and its "Boise" decision for this gem. One can Google it. People are compassionate yet they Want/deserve standards.

The "Posey Triangle" is rapidly becoming Alameda's Home Depot. ⏰⏰⏰⏰ Guaranteed this would not happen in the Gold Coast. Sad. Real sad.

Both HLO's are doing their best with bad law and no little support from City Hall. The good Sgt. fails to mention that the transients can also Refuse housing which is currently happening at #theposeytriangle. Mental illness/drug abuse is the culprit. Local pols continue to chirp "Everyone Belongs" as a means of avoiding reality. #thestruggleisreal

Interesting...I am now being blocked for raising legitimate issues. Guess freedom of speech under siege in Alameda. Sad.

HLOs are good men being asked to deal with a bad law and no support from City Hall. The Sgt. does not mention that these individuals can also refuse housing. There are two such cases at the #poseytriangle. Now what? ⏰⏰⏰

Can't imagine that the West Alameda Biz Association is thrilled by this current state of affairs. What say you WABA?

The camp residents appeared to have an open camp fire under the overpass a couple days ago. How is this ok?

Call AFD. They can deal with this. A fire inspector can take a look. #poseytriangle ⏰...⏰...⏰...

Can you go into more detail regarding "work through the process"? What is the process? How can you expedite the process?

This issue was reported 2 weeks ago. What is the difference between today and another 2 weeks from now?

I will save you time...City says they work to find these folks housing. Problem is they have the right to refuse housing and remain there creating an unsanitary mess.

Woman has been living in a nearby bus shelter for most of 2019. Returned from housing and lives rent free at the bus stop with her smart phone and laptop. A few yards away, on the beltline, is a burgeoning encampment near two pre schools. One of the transients was offered housing, however, prefers to live alfresco. They even have a pick up truck and bring in supplies.⏰⏰⏰

Politically the will to deal with this head on is not here in Alameda as the mentality is "everyone belongs". Guranteed local pols would cry NIMBY if it were affecting them personally. Sad. Real Sad. ⏰⏰⏰⏰

Now there’s another one that popped up next to it. Again, what progress has been made since this was first reported?

The #poseytriangle is now rapidly becoming Alameda's Home Depot. Great look for the West End. Wonder how WABA members feel about this?⏰⏰⏰

It is not illegal to be homeless. They cannot be asked to leave if they are on City space and there is no alternative housing or shelter that can be offered for them to move. This is the law, called Boise decision, which was upheld by the Supreme Court in January 2020. If they are occupying a space that is privately-owned, owner can ask them to move. If they refuse, call APD, as this is trespassing. If an illegal activity, emergency, or someone is in imminent danger, report to APD. Outreach is aware of this site and visits the encampment regularly to offer services and connect individuals to resources.