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CityCouncil | 2021-11-16 | 24 | lost if the program move forward. The Community Development Director stated the rent range is $2,800 to $3,800 per month; the units are currently priced somewhat below-market; stated staff may have concerns about further rent reductions. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated roughly $80,000 annually should be higher for three units priced at $3,800; inquired the last rent for the units. The Community Development Director responded that she does not have the figures, but can provide the information; stated two of the units have not been rented for some time. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the City has any other possible properties across the Island and whether the City can decide to put the same type of housing in another vacant property. The Community Development Director responded in the negative; stated that she is not aware of another option; it is rare for the City to have City-owned homes; there was not an intention to cluster the opportunities on the West End. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the City has homes anywhere other than Alameda Point, to which the Economic Development Manager responded in the negative. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the idea of a housing trust is something that would allow the City to buy up a foreclosed property or a property for sale at a good rate anywhere within the City. Councilmember Knox White stated that his son has been hired at BACS; it has been determined that there are no financial recusal required for his participation in the matter; he is excited to support the program; expressed concern about the outreach not being completed ahead of time; Council is pushing staff to move forward as fast as possible to address homelessness; sometimes the ball gets dropped; the process was not done right; the City can move forward and work on good neighbor agreements; he continues to be supportive of the matter moving forward; there have been a number of conversations about things happening and being concentrated on the West End; Council has given direction to staff to start looking more proactively at sites and how to find potential sites; Council is aware that a lot of available space that provide opportunities to move quickly are at Alameda Point; ARPA money also provides opportunity; matters are landing heavily at Alameda Point; Council directed staff to find ways to help move projects east. Councilmember Daysog stated the focus should remain on the agreement; under the services portion of the agreement, the site management section requires the provider to immediately notify the City of any complaints received from the business community Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 16, 2021 13 | CityCouncil/2021-11-16.pdf |