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CityCouncil | 2020-05-19 | 19 | Vice Mayor Knox White responded in the negative; stated the direction is being provided to restrict. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the restriction is directed toward businesses that previously received $7,500, to which the Vice Mayor responded in the negative and stated PPP funds. Councilmember Oddie accepted the amendment to the motion; inquired whether staff is administering the program. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded staff would administer the program once the payments are made, but the list of applicants and recipients will be administered by a firm; noted PPP starts as a loan that needs to be repaid unless 100% of workforce is retained for a certain period of time; inquired whether receipt of PPP funds would be a negative criteria. Vice Mayor Knox White responded in the negative; stated applicants that have received PPP will not qualify for funds; expressed support for expanding the number of businesses and non-profits in Alameda that receive support versus allowing some businesses to receive double support and others zero support; requested clarification of Councilmember Oddie's intention of the topic related to sole-proprietors and in-home provider issue. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for keeping sole-proprietors and in-home providers as staff recommends. Councilmember Vella requested a friendly amendment to the motion to limit sole- proprietors to 50% of the grant amount. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the amendment includes the distinction between sole-proprietors and in-home providers. Councilmember Vella responded that she would like clarification on the distinction; stated the limitation will allow more awards to be provided; expressed support for providing direction to staff to limit the number of awards provided. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the request is reasonable for staff; accepted the friendly amendment to the motion. The Community Development Director responded staff is able to execute the request; stated Council previously provided direction not to be the first resort for funding; policy direction is helpful for staff; the restrictions for sole proprietors at a reduced formula is possible. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 10 May 19, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-05-19.pdf |