pages: CityCouncil/2008-05-06.pdf, 16
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CityCouncil | 2008-05-06 | 16 | The Supervising Planner gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Gilmore inquired how much the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design [LEED] criteria adds to the construction cost, to which the Supervising Planner responded the ordinance would mandate the minimum level. Councilmember Matarrese inquired how the $3 million figure was arrived. The Supervising Planner responded the model ordinance was used from Stopwaste. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the proposed ordinance would apply to the buildings at the former Base, to which the Supervising Planner responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether exceptions would be made for housing developments that have a single builder with individual homes that do not exceed the $3 million. The Supervising Planner responded the Shensei Gardens Apartments and Bayport would fall under the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the six unit affordable housing project on Buena Vista Avenue would be looked at as a whole. The Supervising Planner responded in the negative; stated each unit has a separate permit. In response to ouncilmember deHaan's inquiry about the 75% waste diversion goal, the Environmental Services Manager stated the 75% reduction goal is already in place for the City as a whole. Vice Mayor Tam stated that the City is not that far from the proposed 75% goal. The Environmental Services Manager stated the City's diversion rate is 68%. Mayor Johnson stated some cities have not adopted food waste recycling; Alameda is leading the pack in recycling. Vice Mayor Tam moved adoption of the resolution and introduction of the ordinance. Regular Meeting 16 Alameda City Council May 6, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-05-06.pdf |