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CityCouncil | 2016-07-19 | 6 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft expressed her excitement about the project moving forward. Councilmember Daysog stated the Site A project will help contribute to the transit system and encourage people to get out of their cars; the project will be transit oriented development; the City will also receive a large share of the property taxes out of Alameda Point. Councilmember Oddie addressed the importance of keeping the momentum moving forward for the Site A project; stated that he hopes the City prioritizes the development of commercial space for innovators to grow their business. Mayor Spencer thanked staff, the Planning Board and the applicant for their work on the project. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. The Base Reuse Director stated the Site A affordable housing project recommended by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission looks promising to receive cap and trade funding. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired when the City would hear about the cap and trade funding, to which the Base Reuse Director responded in September. (16-372) Recommendation to Accept Certificate of Sufficiency for an Initiative Entitled: A Proposed Charter Amendment to Establish Rent Control, a Rent Control Board, and Regulate Termination of Tenancies; (16-372A) Resolution No. 15188, "Calling an Election in the City of Alameda on November 8, 2016, for the Purpose of Submitting to the Electors an Initiative Entitled A Proposed Charter Amendment to Establish Rent Control, a Rent Control Board, and Regulate Termination of Tenancies.' Adopted; (16-372B) Provide Direction to Staff on Whether the City Council Wants to Place a City Sponsored Charter Amendment on the Ballot; and (16-372C) Resolution No. 15189, "Revising the 2016 Regular City Council Meeting Dates to Add August 8, 2016.' Adopted. The City Clerk and City Manager gave a brief presentation. Mayor Spencer stated that she would prefer to have had a presentation of the proposed language for Council and the public to review. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 July 19, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-07-19.pdf |