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CityCouncil | 2022-03-15 | 11 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether rent payments were not required for the first 6 months after the business took possession due to credits being given for improvements, to which the Management Analyst responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the tenant made every required payment through July 2021, to which the Management Analyst responded in the affirmative; stated August 2021 was the first missed payment. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether any payments were made after July 2021, to which the Management Analyst responded the tenant was able to make the February 2022 payment and the March payment is due today. In response to Councilmember Herrera Spencer's inquiry, the Management Analyst stated the tenant was unable to make payments from August 2021 through January 2022. In response to Councilmember Herrera Spencer's inquiry, the Management Analyst stated that she would confirm whether or not the March payment has been made tomorrow. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether there is a guarantor, to which the Assistant Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated the guarantor is the owner of the business. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the tenant received any COVID related assistance or grants. The Management Analyst responded the options were no longer available by the time the tenant needed assistance. The Assistant Community Development Director stated there has been a phenomenon of tenants making it through COVID, but not being able continue after opening; the Theater used all of the City funding that was allocated for the entire complex; the tenant is requesting deferral, not abatement. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the matter would return to Council if further payments are delayed, to which the Assistant Community Development Director responded if the tenant cannot meet the requirements of the lease amendment, Council could request that the matter return. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the lease is for 700 square feet. Councilmember Knox White stated the business owners must fear coming to Council since their validity is always questioned; expressed his support for the business and the staff recommendation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City is the landlord; she would like to be a model for other landlords; commercial tenants have been extremely challenged. Vice Mayor Vella stated the tenant is only requesting deferral. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 15, 2022 9 | CityCouncil/2022-03-15.pdf |