pages: CityCouncil/2020-05-19.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2020-05-19 | 11 | Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the applicant will be the tenant for the rent portion of the item; whether there is no other obligation for the tenant to pay rent for the particular dollar amount. The Economic Development Manager responded in the affirmative; stated tenants may currently be two months in arrears; the grant will only pay up to one month. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether a tenant will still owe $500 should they receive $2,500 but the cost of rent is $3,000, to which the Economic Development Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether a discussion was had related to publicly traded companies being excluded from the Strong Community Relief Grant. The Economic Development Manager responded the current item clarifies points made from Council, Downtown Alameda Business Association (DABA) and West Alameda Business Association (WABA) regarding amounts; stated staff will exclude publicly traded companies. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether someone would be eligible for multiple grants, to which the Economic Development Manager responded in the negative. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired the reason franchisee holders would be excluded from the program. Councilmember Vella inquired whether a sole proprietor would be eligible for the same amount as a business with 25 to 50 employees, to which the Economic Development Manager responded in the affirmative. In response to Councilmember Vella's inquiry, the Economic Development Manager stated instances of families with children assisting the business will take a draw versus paying each member individually. Councilmember Vella inquired the basis for the $2,500 amount for residential tenants. The Economic Development Manager responded the amount is based on average rent in Alameda. Councilmember Vella inquired whether or not the amount is based on the number of tenants living on a given property. The Economic Development Manager responded the amount is up to $2,500. In response to Councilmember Vella's inquiry, the Economic Development Manager stated if rent is $1,300, the award will only be $1,300. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 2 May 19, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-05-19.pdf |