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CityCouncil | 2021-01-05 | 15 | was not calculated in relation to rent; stated the value is responsive to Council's direction to help those that are helping the community; stated none of the performance measures equate a mathematical equation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the times are described as unprecedented for a reason; expressed support for staff's efforts. Councilmember Spencer questioned whether the lease is a three year term, with the ability to abate six months total; noted the previous program allowed for three months to be abated; stated the City is also landlords for residential spaces as well; inquired whether programs are being offered to residential lessees. The Assistant Community Development Director responded the previous matter [final passage paragraph no. 20- allowed a total of nine months to be abated; noted the current program is a shorter abatement period; stated the City has provided residential tenants the same programs provided Citywide. Councilmember Spencer requested clarification of the rent programs. The Assistant Community Development Director stated the previous matter program allows for a nine month deferral and three month payback within three years; if payback occurs early, an abatement of one month is allowed for each year paid early. In response to Councilmember Spencer's inquiry, the Assistant Community Development Director stated tenants can abate six months between March of 2020 and June of 2021, with three years to meet the milestones; noted the program is not on a per year basis due to milestone timing; stated the previous matter's program requirements differ. Councilmember Spencer noted the programs differ in abatement and repayment. Discussed the pandemic; stated staff at St. George Spirits felt the need to do something; an investment of thousands of dollars has been made in order to produce hand sanitizer; discussed distilleries producing hand sanitizer throughout the Country and hand sanitizer costs; stated there has been no intention of selling the hand sanitizer; people should be looking out for one another during these times; if the matter not pass, hand sanitizer will continue to be produced and provided: Lance Winters, St. George Spirits. Councilmember Daysog outlined the process for ordinance approval; stated COVID-19 enforcement provisions are new information; expressed support for guarding against overreach; stated Section 4 of the agreement relates to COVID-19 enforcement; questioned whether Council should adopt policy guidance language offline prior to adopting the agreement; stated concerns raised about overreach should be hammered out first. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 January 5, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-01-05.pdf |