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CityCouncil | 2010-07-06 | 6 | everyone. Vice Mayor deHaan stated opportunities were discussed at the Saturday budget workshop. The Interim City Manager stated asset management was discussed; tonight's staff report is discussing the Corporation Yard and Animal Shelter; no action would be taken on the matter. Vice Mayor deHaan moved final passage of the ordinance noting that there might have been some confusion. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Matarrese stated the ordinance is consistent with direction given for reducing the percentage of affordable housing; inquired whether the City would receive in lieu fees. The Interim City Manager responded only if the project does not get built. Councilmember Matarrese stated the City would be getting public improvements in a sorely needed area; the City would have zero affordable housing units in the project if the ordinance does not pass; six affordable units would be built [if the ordinance is adopted]. Councilmember Gilmore requested that the motion be amended to include that a report be provided on the number of jobs created by the project; stated the construction industry is down 20%. Vice Mayor deHaan and Councilmember Matarrese agreed to amend the motion. The Interim City Manager stated job creation should be included in staff reports; one major economic development impact would be job creation. Mayor Johnson stated jobs would be created without borrowing or stimulus money. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 5. Abstentions: Councilmember Tam - 1. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (10-332) Resolution No. 14466, "Appointing Jose Villaflor as a Member of the Civil Service Board. Adopted; (10-332 A) Resolution No. 14467, "Appointing Joy Pratt as a Member of the Housing Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 July 6, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-07-06.pdf |