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CityCouncil | 2022-05-03 | 17 | for following the lead of providers working with affected groups; providers are adamant about not sharing housing; expressed support for a reasonable framework to contemplate concerns raised by neighbors; stated some concerns are based on stereotypes and old-fashioned thinking without knowing much about possibilities or services provided; there is respect for surrounding neighbors; the area has vacant homes which should be used to help other people be neighbors; expressed support for moving forward. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the homes would be rented out if placed on the market. The Community Development Director responded the City has a good track record of leasing the homes; staff would not have a problem renting the homes if the program does not move forward. In response to Councilmember Herrera Spencer's inquiry regarding the price, the Community Development Director stated the price varies depending on the size of the home; the Big Whites rent ranges from the high $3,000 to low $4,000 per month; the amount is less for the ranch and town homes. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated explicit house rules were provided at a meeting held at the O'Club; inquired whether the provider would have house rules. The Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated the housing first, low-barrier approach does not mean that inappropriate or poor behavior would be tolerated. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the house rules included not allowing the use of drugs or smoking inside the home; noted pets are allowed; questioned whether the provider would have limits or similar rules, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Herrera Spencer noted there are no rules for people outside of the home; inquired whether doing drug outside the house could be allowed and not result in someone being removed from the home. The Community Development Director responded trespassing in another person's yard would not be permitted; there is an expectation of behaving like other citizens and observing property boundaries; the program does not permit someone conducting themselves illegally or inappropriately similar to other citizens; illegal activities fall under Alameda Police Department's (APD) jurisdiction as well as the program director; participants are expected to be good neighbors. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether there are explicit rules related to what behavior would result in removal from the house; questioned whether staff has the rules and whether rules pertain to behavior outside of the home. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 3, 2022 13 | CityCouncil/2022-05-03.pdf |