1.5 . A Establish anti-poverty programs in targeted neighborhoods that focus on job training , community clean-up , as well as public and private investment .
City Facilitator – Office of Strategic Initiatives Timeframe - Medium term ( 1-2 years ) – IN PROGRESS Actions :
• Via pilot program is in place at several non-profits which provide access codes to clients in need .
• Staff briefed Council on a proposed Reduced Fares Pilot Program on 9 / 7 / 21 and 9 / 28 / 21 . Following completion and evaluation of the citywide roll out of Via , this will be reviewed by Council for possible implementation .
City Facilitator – CMO and OSI Timeframe : Long term ( 3-5 years ) - PENDING Actions :
• This project will be led by the Chief Equity Officer .
• City staff will work to identify two to three neighborhoods which would benefit from focused attention from City and NGO programs .
• City staff will explore case studies and best practices to target CDBG support programs in specific neighborhoods with needs related to income disparities .
• Results from pilot program will be evaluated and refined for replication in other neighborhoods .