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CityCouncil | 2019-10-15 | 18 | permanent relocation fees; stated the proposed fee is at 33% for Alameda and the average percentage is 29%; outlined various City jurisdictions with higher rent costs; stated with the higher jurisdictions removed, the average lowers to 27%; Alameda should stay closer to the surrounding City averages similar to Oakland and San Leandro; expressed support for the percentage increase to be at the 29% average. The City Attorney stated the agenda title does not allow full discussion related to permanent relocation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council should not be prevented by the title description. The City Attorney stated if the discussion is desired, staff direction may be provided to bring back permanent relocation. The Community Development Director stated Council direction was to come back with analysis of impacts on other cities with enhanced benefits. The City Attorney stated the issue may be discussed generally as part of the annual report, but there may not be action amending the permanent relocation. The Community Development Director stated if the City's enhanced benefit were to be reduced to 29%, it would be a reduction of $72 for studio relocation and $421 for a two- bedroom apartment. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the discussion will not currently continue; the item must be brought back. Councilmember Vella inquired how long the temporary relocation will be; stated the rate of $335 for 30 days is a potential cost of $10,000; expressed concern over the temporary rate being more than the permanent relocation benefit; questioned how to address the number of people being re-housed or available options. The Community Development Director responded the revised schedule is a reflection of looking at more hotels within Alameda to give a better sense of pricing and weekly rates; stated the recommendation is to go with the rate of $220 per day. Councilmember Vella stated the amount only assumes one hotel room; more per day may be needed for a shorter period of time due to hotel day-rates; questioned who covers the cost of temporarily moving items; discussed the difference between being personally out of the unit versus out of the unit with all belongings. The Community Development Director stated the $220 per day covers the housing cost, not storage; the permanent relocation calculation includes storage; temporary housing looks at the annual average daily rate; there is concern for daily rates pushing a higher per diem rate. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 October 15, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-10-15.pdf |