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CityCouncil | 2014-07-15 | 14 | stabilization task force; discussed survey results: William Smith, Renewed Hope Housing Advocates; Stated that he supports passing the Housing Element but is concerned with the 50% increase of housing units; further stated the City seems to be figuring out ways around Measure A: Jim Smallman, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society. The City Manager invited Mr. Smallman to talk to the City Planner about his concerns as some of his information is factually incorrect. Mayor Gilmore stated showing where housing could be built is a State requirement. In response to Mr. Smallman's inquiry, the City Planner stated Alameda has to show there is enough land to accommodate 1,725 units; the Housing Element can accommodate more than 1,725, but the 1,725 amount gives the City flexibility at each individual site. Congratulated staff and the Planning Board on the Housing Element which emphasizes senior housing and rental issues; that she supports a task force which is not attached to the Housing Element: Diane Lichtenstein, Alameda Home Team and Housing Opportunities Make Economic Sense (HOMES). Stated that she supports the Housing Element, communication on housing in Alameda, and is impressed by RRAC; submitted letters: Ann DeBardeleben, Alameda Association of Realtors. Urged approval of the Housing Element with the Planning Board recommendation: Amparo Adlao, Alameda. Stated every city has a rent stabilization problem; that she does not support the plan or changing Measure A: Debra Arbuckle, Alameda. Stated Renewed Hope conducted a rent survey; that she supports forming a task force that is evenly balanced between property owners and tenants: Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope Housing Advocates. Inquired whether RRAC members should have term limits; urged spreading the word about the RRAC: Lois Pryor, Renewed Hope. Stated that she supports the multi-family overlay and Density Bonus for Affordable Housing in the plan; proposes the City do a study on the effectiveness of the overlay and current density bonus incentive; submitted letter: Lynette Lee, Renewed Hope. Urged the creation of a rent stabilization task force; submitted survey results: Catherine Relucio, Renewed Hope. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 15, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-07-15.pdf |