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CityCouncil | 2016-11-01 | 24 | Under discussion, Councilmember Oddie inquired whether there will be discussion on workforce or moderate income housing and work live housing; stated the reality is people cannot afford the lowest unit at Alameda Landing; inquired what is the City going to do for people making workforce housing wage; 33% of the AMI is $3,000; the issue is critical; the City needs to provide housing options for all levels of affordability, not just the higher end. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is confused about order of the issues. Mayor Spencer stated Council is addressing the referrals in the order they were submitted. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated inclusionary housing should be addressed at a priority setting work session; inquired whether that is what the City Manager had in mind. The City Manager responded inclusionary housing will have its own meeting. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like Council to direct staff to set the priority setting work session and the first item the Council would tackle would be the considered most significant. Mayor Spencer stated the priority setting workshop is separate; right now, Council needs to give direction on the referrals; stated that she would like to discuss the work/live, whether or not to count the units as dwellings and look at the work/live ordinance. Councilmember Daysog stated the issue with inclusionary housing is that Alameda Point needs to bring to life a revamped inclusionary housing policy; the City has to have a discussion about a local housing bond to supplement money; how the City sells land at Alameda Point can influence the affordable housing set asides; Council should contemplate a local housing bond. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated said points can be included in the discussion; the referral is to direct staff to look at changing the inclusionary ordinance and come back to Council with a report. The City Manager responded the referral states to start the process with the Planning Board; she prefers to start with the Council discussion to obtain policy direction. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated he agrees with the City Manager's direction. Mayor Spencer inquired whether she needs to do a separate referral if she would like to discuss work/live housing. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated work/live housing is a component of affordable housing. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 1, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-11-01.pdf |