pages: CityCouncil/2011-02-01.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2011-02-01 | 6 | Opportunities for Involvement by the City of Alameda The Planning Services Manager gave an overview of the regional process. Councilmember Tam stated SB 375 has become a very controversial issue with the League of California Cities; inquired how the City would meet regional goals and obligations under the Sustainable Communities Strategy in light of the status of Alameda Point; stated the City does not have a certified Housing Element. The Planning Services Manager responded Alameda Point and regional planning efforts are happening simultaneously; stated planning Alameda Point will be easier once the State regional housing numbers come out; Alameda Landing is entitled; the Northern Waterfront is more difficult to predict; Alameda Point is the big issue; all processes are in the same timeframe. Mayor Gilmore stated the City has always felt that the Association of Bay Area Government's (ABAG's) obligated number has been disjointed; the new process allows more input. The Planning Services Manager concurred with Mayor Gilmore; stated Oakland understands how housing in Alameda would affect its transportation system. Mayor Gilmore inquired when the City's next Housing Element would be due, assuming the process stays on schedule. The Planning Services Manager responded that he is not sure; stated the current cycle is for 2007-2014; the City will not know its allocation until late 2012 or early 2013 and cannot start the process without knowing said allocation. Vice Mayor Bonta stated the City has a current allocation but does not have a certified Housing Element; having a certified Housing Element should be a priority. The Planning Services Manager stated the Planning Board has requested a status report; a draft Housing Element has been prepared and has been sent to the State. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether ABAG came back with a modified position. The Planning Services Manager responded the housing allocation for the current cycle is approximately 2,000 units which is about as aggressive as the last cycle; stated the number of units is not the tough issue; the issue is affordability; 1,000 of the 2,000 units have to be affordable; the change between the 1993 Housing Element and the current Housing Element is that the State assumes affordability would be possible with 30 units; by nature, high density housing is affordable. Councilmember deHaan stated 2,000 homes is not that aggressive considering the Northern Waterfront, Alameda Point, and Alameda Landing. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 February 1, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-02-01.pdf |