pages: CityCouncil/2012-07-17.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2012-07-17 | 6 | Collaborative; Kathryn Neale Manalo, Alameda; Darin Lounds, East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO); Jon Spangler, Alameda; Deni Adaniya, Alameda; Joy Chin Malloy, Alameda; Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope Housing Advocates; Don Lattin, Alameda; Amie Fishman, EBHO; Gene Oh, Alameda Bicycle; Jean Fong, Alameda; Austin Tam, Alameda; Michael Yoshii, Buena Vista United Methodist Church; and former Supervisor Alice Lai Bitker, Alameda. *** During Mr. Spangler's comments, Vice Mayor Bonta left the dais at 9:15 p.m. and returned at 9:17 p.m. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether or not the housing numbers would be different if the City left ABAG. The Assistant City Manager stated Corte Madera left ABAG in March; other neighboring cities were talking about leaving and decided not to follow because they would be losing their voice at the table. The City Manager stated cities that do not belong to ABAG are not at the table to argue. Councilmember deHaan inquired stated Alameda has taken its fair share in the last 15 years and has a mandatory 25% set aside for all development and 15% for infill projects; the City moved forward with density bonus and was not stopped by Measure A; the City did in-law units without being told to do so; housing has been built for seniors, the disabled and veterans; homeless accommodations have been included in Base conversion; the new City Manager issues press releases and community advisories at least once a week; he did not see one press release on the Housing Element. The City Manager noted the front page of the newspaper has an article, "Planning Seeks Input on New Housing Element. Councilmember deHaan stated the Encinal terminals and Chipman projects includes 24 acres to be developed and a total of 11 households were notified, which is not adequate; although the City has been working with the housing group, not everyone in the community knew; the outreach needs to be understood; the rest of the community is forgotten; the Housing Element is not an individual property site that requires 300 foot noticing; the entire City would be impacted; Alameda is the third highest, densest community in Alameda County and has some unique constraints; that he has some concerns. The City Manager stated staff works hard to maintain lines of communication; the matter was discussed on blogs and in newspapers; the Housing Element is five years late and stating the community does not know excludes community members who did participate; questioned whether other matters of Citywide concern, such as the budget, Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 July 17, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-07-17.pdf |