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CityCouncil | 2016-04-19 | 17 | Mayor Spencer stated that she has concerns when Council is asked to put something in writing and vote on an issue; it is important to give feedback as soon as possible to give the developers an opportunity to hear from the City; her priority is to the shortage of affordable housing and work force housing; there is not a shortage of market rate, high end housing; the City needs developers that can build housing that people in the middle can afford; she would like the City to look at live-aboard housing; she has heard people cannot find a space to live-aboard; live-aboard should count as housing; she feels work/live should count as housing because the City is trying to offer jobs that are mid- level and high-level so people can have a job in town and live here; supporting the remaining working waterfront is critical; Alameda is one of the few areas that has a working waterfront; questioned how the City can protect the jobs and the maritime; stated historical buildings are an important part of Alameda; she would like the building height to allow residents to see the water; when residential is placed right next to commercial, the City gets complaints; the project has to make sense. (16-193) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to continue past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Daysog moved approval [of continuing past 11:00 p.m.]. Mayor Spencer seconded the motion, which FAILED by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmember Daysog and Mayor Spencer - 2. Noes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese and Oddie - 3, which did not allow discussion of the agenda item to be completed. *** CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL REFERRALS None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no motion to continue at 11:00 p.m., Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 19, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-04-19.pdf |