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CityCouncil | 2020-05-19 | 12 | Councilmember Vella inquired whether landlords will be able to apply for the small business grant as well as being paid via rent relief. The Economic Development Manager responded landlords will not be paid through rent relief unless a tenant within their building is qualified; noted the relief is only for residential rent; stated landlords are not listed as a qualifier even though they have a business license. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired the process for including sole proprietors working out of their home with a 50% income loss. The Economic Development Manager responded sole proprietors working out of their home typically are not able to continue working with no source of income; stated there is little difference between sole proprietors and those working out of their home, which causes no reason for exclusion; noted Council requested staff to return with a higher amount and many people have requested 50% loss. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated a home based business does not have the overhead of a commercial business; there are federal programs which may be applied for related to mortgage assistance; inquired whether the Community Relief Fund will be used for mortgage assistance. The Economic Development Manager responded the fund includes operating costs and is for their business. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how the City will leverage its resources. The Economic Development Manager responded staff is spending a lot of time and not using consultants to help with program development. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Working Solutions is the only available choice to administer the fund. The Economic Development Manager responded that she has tried to find other similar firms; stated the report timeline had a quick turnaround. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how non-profits are represented. The Economic Development Manager responded non-profits were not included. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether entire household income data will be used for payments, or will the data be provided solely from the leaseholder; inquired how the City can account for household income. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 3 May 19, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-05-19.pdf |