pages: CityCouncil/2017-11-21.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2017-11-21 | 14 | The Director of Housing and Community Development responded the Housing Authority is only in charge of rebuilding the foundation, not the program. The City Manager stated the program is in response to the Council referral to look for housing for immigrant assistance. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council will be asked to approve which non-profit will be operating the house. The City Manager responded the non-profit coordinates the program with the federal government; stated the non-profit hosts the immigrant family in different ways. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the City is collecting rent, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the money is coming from federal funds, funds from the non-profit and the family. The City Manager responded the family increases their contribution over time. The Director of Housing and Community Development stated the non-profit is a consortium of catholic churches in the City of Alameda. Vice Mayor Vella inquired how long the family will stay in the house, to which the City Manager responded one year. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the program would be in conflict with other City ordinances, to which the City Manager responded in the negative. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the use will only be for the Alameda interfaith group. The City Manager responded the use states for refugees, immigrants and the poor of Alameda. Mayor Spencer inquired who owns the house, to which the City Manager responded the City owns the house. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the house is currently habitable, to which the City Manager responded in the negative; stated the unit is vacant and currently cannot be filled due to the condition. Councilmember Oddie stated he is proud of the project. Mayor Spencer inquired who would conduct the construction and whether the construction contract will return to Council. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 21, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-11-21.pdf |