pages: CityCouncil/2008-02-05.pdf, 15
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CityCouncil | 2008-02-05 | 15 | been considered. The Housing Authority Executive Director responded housing units would only be for the homeless or formerly homeless stated seniors would need to be homeless or formerly homeless. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired whether another type of conveyance allows senior housing. The Housing Authority Executive Director responded homeless housing can be done under the McKinney Act; a Public Benefit Conveyance can also occur, but would need to be for self-help housing. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired whether there is a way to use the site as an opportunity to provide senior housing also. The Housing Authority Executive Director responded the Navy could auction the surplus property off to a private developer under the McKinney Act; stated the developer would be required to do exclusionary housing, which could be for seniors. Vice Mayor/Commissioner Tam stated that she received a briefing from APC and Building Futures for Women and Children in the past; the housing need surpasses the current supply; inquired whether sufficient proportions are available. The Housing Authority Executive Director responded APC has approximately 600 families on the waiting list stated Building Futures for Women and Children houses approximately 250 families per year; approximately 80 to 120 units would be needed; smaller units are in higher demand. Vice Mayor/Commissioner Tam inquired what portion of the residents are seniors, to which The Housing Authority Executive Director responded that he did not know. Counci lmember/Commissioner deHaan stated the Housing Authority would be able to tear down and rebuild the units to non-Measure A compliance: the existing ordinance would allow replacement of the units; the existing housing was upgraded by the Coast Guard recently; inquired whether there is any interest in using the units as is, to which The Housing Authority Executive Director responded in the negative. Councilmember/Commissioner deHaan stated upgrades were made approximately five years ago. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Housing 3 Authority Board of Commissioners February 5, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-02-05.pdf |