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CityCouncil | 2021-07-20 | 13 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she is interested in having the contract awarded to the Alameda Sun regardless of the ARPA funds; she wants both issues to come back. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Ayes; Knox White: Aye; Vella: No; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: No. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (21-501) Recommendation to Provide Direction on Constructing or Installing Temporary Shelters, Transitional Housing, and/or Permanent Supportive Housing in the City of Alameda; and Provide Direction on the Type of Homeless Housing Project to Pursue. The Community Development Director gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Daysog inquired how the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system works for the pallet construction; stated Alameda Point can be cold at night. The Economic Development Manager responded the pallet option has heating and air conditioning as part of each unit; the systems will need to be connected to utilities. Councilmember Herrera Spencer requested clarification on the funding sources for each project; inquired the reason staff did not bring back a bigger discussion about funding sources and working with the Alameda Housing Authority (AHA). The Community Development Director responded the funding sources require further investigation; stated ARPA funding information has not yet been determined; Council may choose to allocate funding during the ARPA discussion [paragraph no. 21-503]; Project Home Key is developing; applications will not be able to be submitted until fall; staff estimates potential eligibility of $10 million for a larger project; the rules related to the fund have not yet been finalized; staff will explore all funding options and return to Council for a discussion of options; staff will be working with AHA on a potential agreement for affordable housing vouchers. Councilmember Knox White requested clarification on location choices; inquired what details create a successful location; noted Alameda Point does not have many transit- related options. The Community Development Director responded a variety of elements and items need to be considered with respect to each site; stated access to services, such as grocery and other local amenities, are important; transit line access is considered; staff will need to have a robust conversation with the community and neighbors to ensure a comfortable relationship exists between various uses; outlined the bottle parcel; stated Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 20, 2021 6 | CityCouncil/2021-07-20.pdf |