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CityCouncil | 2013-01-02 | 5 | which the Acting City Planner responded in the affirmative. The City Manager stated the amount was not cumulative because the City has a certified Housing Element. 2,400 units plus an additional 1,500 to 1,700 units would have been required if the Housing Element had failed to pass; the Housing Element is five years late; even if 2,400 units are not built, the amount goes down to 1,700. Councilmember Chen inquired how the City would have future developers comply with capacity requirements. The City Manager responded the limit will probably not be reached in the next 12 to 18 months; the City will receive the deeds for Alameda Point, which has additional land that can be designated for housing; the City does not control financing, markets, demand and macroeconomics. Following Mr. Spangler's comments, Councilmember Daysog stated Alameda needs to move forward with the Housing Element; encouraged embracing non-Measure A compliant multi-family housing; stated the project should not get caught in the crossfires of the East Bay Regional Park issue. Councilmember Tam stated the project provides a balance of affordable housing in an era without redevelopment funding; to penalize the site for the actions that the East Bay Regional Park District has taken to undermine the Housing Element is not appropriate. Councilmember Tam moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Chen seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 1.] * Councilmember Tam left the dais at 8:12 p.m. and returned at 8:15 p.m. (13-008) Public Hearing to Consider Approving the Housing and Community Development Needs Statement for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Plan for FY 13-14. The Community Development Program Manager gave a Power Point presentation. Stated the Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB) recommends all funding be given to safety net services: Cyndy Wasko, SSHRB. Outlined services provided by the Family Violence Law Center and urged Council to consider funding the Center: Elena Ortiz, Family Violence Law Center. Thanked the City for supporting the Alameda Food Bank: Anna Crane and Hank Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 January 2, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-01-02.pdf |