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CityCouncil | 2020-05-19 | 15 | amount, which helps both the tenant and landlord, and shifting the percentage of the fund amounts; expressed support for 50% going towards small businesses, 25% towards renters and 25% towards non-profits; stated many non-profits serve the community in many ways; expressed concern about transferring applicants from the grant program into the Alameda Strong program; stated the impression of giving a head start may be inferred; inquired whether Council should consider a minimum time that a business has been established. The Community Development Director stated staff has provided recommendations for percentage breakdowns with input from the business community; the percentages will not be needed should the funding be separated. (20-339) Councilmember Vella moved approval of adding 2 minutes speaking time for all Councilmembers. Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Abstain; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. *** The Economic Development Manager stated staff has not recommended applications be transferred to the new fund; staff has recommended a GoFundMe be setup ahead of time. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed concern about losing donors without the option to delegate; stated a solution needs to be found. Councilmember Vella expressed support for two funds; inquired whether non-profits will be included in the fund with residential or small businesses. The Community Development Director responded non-profits will have their own fund at 20%. Councilmember Vella stated there will be three funds. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated small businesses have huge needs; it is possible donors might provide funding generally and not specify a fund. Councilmember Vella inquired whether a general $100 donation would be distributed based off the percentage breakdown, to which the Economic Development Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether a non-general donation could be delegated to a different percentage breakdown, to which the Economic Development Manager responded in the affirmative. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 6 May 19, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-05-19.pdf |