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CityCouncil | 2015-03-10 | 11 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether staff would be able to do so, to which the City Planner responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Matarrese amended the motion to: approve giving direction based on the three points [phased projects; incentives and concessions; and waivers] recognizing and asking staff to pay attention to ensure that the City is focusing on the items listed in section 2 [incentives and concessions] at the frontend of granting the density bonus. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. The City Attorney requested Council to make another motion on the timeline for reshuffling the units. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the motion staff is looking for is: directing staff to return to Council with a proposed timeline for looking within the confines of what has been certified by the State in the Housing Element [number of units], adjusting the zoning such that City puts reasonable limits on the potential of housing that is listed under the current zoning. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether direction can just being given to staff through the City Manager without a motion. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the direction satisfies staff's request, to which the City Attorney responded staff would like all Councilmember to confirm the direction. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the direction includes possible reshuffling. Vice Mayor Matarrese responded in the affirmative; stated the direction includes readjusting [units], taking into consideration that the City is working within the confines of what has been certified [by the State], and that the City has other development, namely Alameda Point, that follows behind it as listed in the Housing Element as a future path of providing more housing. Councilmember Oddie stated that he supports the direction. Mayor Spencer inquired whether staff would review rezoning to include senior housing, to which the City Attorney responded staff would come back with a conceptual plan and timeline for completing the analysis; stated staff took notes on all the issues. Mayor Spencer confirmed that the Councilmembers support the direction. (15-177) Housing and Transportation Workshop: Presentation on Recommended Approach to Citywide Transportation Plan. Not heard. The Assistant City Manager suggested the item be heard at a later date; suggested Special Meeting Alameda City Council 10 March 10, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-03-10.pdf |