There are no beds in Alameda for homeless men, so they can’t be removed from public parks. I know the police have been in contact with the people who are in the encampment.
Too bad there aren’t more services- jobs, mental health treatment, addiction treatment, affordable housing.

So if the Alameda camp becomes like the Oakland Home Depot camp, there's nothing that can be done because there are no affordable beds available? There has to be another way.

I don’t think there’s a better way in the short run. That’s why communities around the Bay have such a rapidly growing homelessness crisis. In the short run, I think it would make sense for Alameda to quickly open a temporary (6-12 months?) a shelter with beds for men. That could prevent us from a Home Depot situation. And then have 6-12 months come up with a better long term solution.

In the absence of shelter beds, which may take a while to come online, it seems essential to at least set up large and safe campgrounds, with restrooms, showers, garbage pickup, security, counseling, and rules. For the safety of any civilization, there have to be rules for the protection of everyone. Things like no drug dealing, no guns, etc.

Keep in mind a large number of these folks refuse help. The problem is greater than homelessness. Can't use the exact words as the algorithm will block.

I made a practical suggestion that a campground be set up for homeless people, while waiting for shelter beds. There would be security, restrooms, showers, garbage pickup and counseling. Rules would have to be followed. But for some reason my practical suggestion was deemed "Content blocked by rejections". WHY?

I’m not sure if a campground would qualify as a shelter bed. It seems like if there was a will, a shelter could be put together pretty quickly in one of the buildings on the base. I think the longer we go without shelter beds, the worse the problem will be.

Nice thought, however, Guaranteed to become a disaster. #poseytriangle

True enough, but shelter beds or affordable housing has not kept up for years. In the interim, I think Oakland is actually working on an RV park where a certain number of RVs can park, and have access to electricity, restrooms, security, etc. It's not perfect, but what we have now is so far from perfect that this could be a lot better.

The glorified problems Oakland is enduring with the homeless is a valuable lesson for Alameda and proves the sense of urgency to address the issue.sooner than later.

The #poseytriangle and the West End are the verge of a real nightmare. People are compassionate and want standards. We don't have to bring this madness to the Big Island. All the virtue signaling in the world is not going to make this better. ⏰⏰⏰

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Lack of access to housing didn’t cause the homeless surge and providing more housing isn’t going to solve it either. These individuals often refuse shelter and opt to live independently even if that means in our parks, bus shelters, sidewalks, etc. The real question is why are our city officials allowing this to happen? It’s not compassionate, it’s disastrous. The city manager, city council and mayor have adopted the same failed policies of Oakland, Berkeley and S.F. making our island look more and more like these places everyday. It’s not accidental but rather it’s intentional. They’re trying to “keep up or fit in” with these cities. It’s not just the homeless issue either, just look at the graffiti, the illegal dumping, the increased crime, etc. It’s time to attend city council meetings and voice our concerns. Additionally, there is a city council seat up for election in 2020. We need people in place that will not bow the knee to these disastrous policies ruining our island!

Please tell us when and I'll join in. Well wrtten description of the issue.. Thanks

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/san-franciscos-newly-elected-da-pledges-not-to-prosecute-public-urination-other-quality-of-life-crimes

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Caltrans-grapples-with-spread-of-homeless-camps-14821667.php

The two articles above are quite alarming and should concern all Alamedans.

Also, folks should contact Sarah Henry the city's Public Information Officer.

Word is businesses at Alameda Landing and Webster St. Not thrilled about this development. Contact the West Alameda Business Association WABA and get them involved, too.

Also contact Eric Levitt, City Mgr. Info is on this app.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/oakland-homeless-soar-pressure-residents

Next city council meeting is on 11/19/19 at 7pm, City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor

Thanks.. will be there

Please report back to this page on your experience. As a reminder to all, the meetings are carried live on CCTV for All to witness.

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.