Housing RFP, staffing changes and below‑market lottery highlighted in staff update

During staff communications at the June 25 meeting, the Alameda Housing and Human Services Division provided operational updates on housing and staffing.

Shelby Neil reported that an RFP issued in May seeks a residential rehabilitation program administrator to rehabilitate affordable rental units; staff will seek city‑council approval of a final contractor on July 7. Neil also said the division is hiring two part‑time engagement specialists to provide direct support to constituents experiencing or at risk of homelessness; the application window closes at 5 p.m. on June 26.

On staffing, the division promoted administrative specialist Yasmin Ody to administrative technician effective June 1 and added a part‑time administrative specialist, Titus Rivero.

Staff also reported that Rise Housing, on behalf of the city, is accepting pre‑applications for a below‑market‑rate homeownership lottery with three income tiers: very low income (50% AMI), low income (80% AMI) and moderate income (120% AMI); interested applicants were directed to the city’s housing web page for details.

The board did not take formal action on these items during the meeting; the staff asked members to note application deadlines and the upcoming city‑council action on the RFP.