HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 15185 (San Rafael Public Safety Alternative Response Team)RESOLUTION NO. 15185
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICES CENTER, FOR A 3-YEAR PILOT
ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE PROGRAM, NOT TO EXCEED $775,000 PER YEAR WITH AN
ADDITIONAL $100,000 IN START UP COSTS IN THE FIRST YEAR
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that there are individuals and entities that are better
trained, suited, and equipped to navigate and deliver services related to mental health, substance
abuse, and unsheltered and housing services available to individuals in need; and
WHEREAS, the City has a need for an Alternative Response Team to respond to a wide
range of mental health related crises, including conflict resolution, welfare checks, substance
abuse and suicide threats; and
WHEREAS, community members will be diverted from the criminal justice system,
emergency departments and crisis stabilization units by providing a more specialized response;
and
WHEREAS, Petaluma People Services Center (PPSC) has a proven track record of
providing wrap-around services to clients as a trusted community partner; and
WHEREAS, PPSC has the capabilities, staff, and experience to implement an Alternative
Response Team in San Rafael; and
WHEREAS, PPSC will provide a two-person mobile team of Crisis Counselors and
Emergency Medical Technicians 12 hours per day / 7 days per week / 365 days per year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of San Rafael hereby
authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a Professional Services Agreement with
Petaluma People Services Center, for a 3-year pilot Alternative Response Program, not to exceed
$775,000 per year with an additional $100,000 in start-up costs, in the first year, subject to final
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
I, Lindsay Lara, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify foregoing resolution was
duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting on the City Council of said City
held on Tuesday, the 17th day of January 2023, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Hill, Llorens Gulati & Mayor Kate
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Kertz
Lindsay Lara, City Clerk