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88 | $28 million is likely not the correct amount to allocate; the analysis of the sale will drive the funding amounts; $20 million is too high for the project; dedicating so much of the ARPA funds toward one project is not going to fly; ; the project's proximity to amenities makes the Marina Village Inn an asset; Council should not miss the opportunity; expressed concern about groundwater; stated groundwater is something that cuts across the City; expressed support for taking advantage of the storm water system. Vice Mayor Vella expressed support for spending ARPA funding as needed based off assessments for the Marina Village Inn; stated the project is a good use of funds; equity is about helping those who need the most; there will be times when significant amounts of resources will be used in order to have an impact on those who need help; Council can do something positive with the project; Council has addressed issues related to budget shortages; further cuts should not be made to services; expressed support for ensuring the budget is being taken care of; expressed concern about additional budget cuts; stated that she would like to find a way to maximize the use of ARPA funds for housing needs; questioned other ways to maximize and assist with housing needs; stated matters are being discussed at the State level, including UBI; there will be multiple layers of assistance coming to families and those in need; Council can make the greatest impact using ARPA funds for housing. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council should think big; ARPA funds have been described as a once in a lifetime opportunity; outlined the staff report; stated that she agrees with using ARPA funds to purchase the Marina Village Inn; however, not using $20 million; different funding sourcs will be incorporated; in addition to federal funding, there will be money coming in from the State and County which can be used towards operating costs; outlined a meeting with Alameda Justice Alliance, Transform Alameda and Alameda Renters Coalition; expressed support for a Alameda Hospital program similar to the White Bird Clinic, which provides mental health and substance abuse programs and acts as a respite day center for those needing to get off the street; participants do not need to be admitted or stay overnight; the City Manager is working with similarly sized neighboring cities to find funding mechanisms; there is exciting potential for the City to provide the program and alternative services; the program will help Alameda Hospital, residents and business centers; there is a pot of money for pilot programs, such as UBI; funding will be directed towards youth exiting the foster care system; outlined the foster care exit process; stated UBI can provide assistance; funding can also be used for pregnant mothers within specific income categories; she supports investments being made for youths; outlined a Mayor's Conference discussion of a Stockton's UBI pilot program; stated that she is intrigued by the idea of a community land trust; the City of Oakland has provided a community land trust along with other cities; the opportunity arises when distressed or foreclosed property is able to be purchased by the City and used for affordable housing; she is interested in a community resiliency hub and would like to receive further information; inquired whether staff has enough direction from Council. The City Manager stated sufficient direction has been provided; however, a specific motion would be helpful. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 20, 2021 16 |