pages: CityCouncil/2009-02-17.pdf, 5
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CityCouncil | 2009-02-17 | 5 | similar to other cities ordinances. The Building Official responded the proposed ordinance is similar to Berkeley's ordinance but differs from Fremont's mandatory retrofit ordinance. Vice Mayor deHaan noted someone might want to turn a boxed in first floor into livable space. The Building Official stated the issue is a concern. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired how parking spaces could be retained. The Building Official responded the Planning and Building Director would be able to allow some exceptions to parking requirements ; stated loosing a space or two might work on larger property. Vice Mayor deHaan stated some existing street parking problems are a result of units built in the 1950's and 1960 s ; inquired whether financial aid has been reviewed. The Building Official responded CDBG funding has been reviewed. Councilmember Matarrese inquired how many units are included in all of the large soft-story buildings, to which the Building Official responded 4,500 units. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether affordable housing funds could be used for a loan program. The Development Services Director responded units would need to be low and very Low-income units and be deed restricted. Councilmember Matarrese stated 4,500 units represent approximately 10,000 people who could end up homeless; that he is interested in pursuing a loan program. Mayor Johnson stated the City should not be involved in making loans; the City could work with a lender. i inquired whether the implementation phase includes a priority for rental units over owner occupied units. The Building Official responded the priority is the size of the buildings. Mayor Johnson stated preserving parking should be emphasized; inquired whether mandatory upgrades would be the next phase. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 February 17, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-02-17.pdf |