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CityCouncil | 2016-11-01 | 3 | (16-557) Former Councilmember Doug deHaan, Alameda, stated the campaign is reminiscent of Sun Cal; expressed concern over the campaign. (16-558) Janet Gibson, Alameda, and George Humphreys, Alameda, expressed support for Council candidate Tony Daysog. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Spencer announced the Affordable Housing Agreement [paragraph no. 16-561 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*16-559) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on October 4, 2016. Approved. (*16-560) Ratified bills in the amount of $2,081,401.02. (16-561) Recommendation to Approve an Amendment to the City Affordable Housing Agreement Standard Form and Amend and Record Five Previously Executed Agreements. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, the Director of Housing and Community Development responded the correction is administrative; a minor set of conflicts was discovered between the State governing documents and the tax credit allocation committee; the action is only for affordable housing rental units, not for sale affordable housing. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired about Area Median Income (AMI) and rent and income restriction as they relate to the categories of affordability. The Director of Housing and Community Development responded AMI is the metropolitan area standard that the Housing Authority must adhere to; rental or sale price is set on the basis of median income; on the tax credit program, rents are set at 60% to 20% of the median income; for home ownership, the City program identifies three levels for home ownership: 50%, 80% and 120% of AMI; the State publishes new income data once a year; the Housing Authority uses current income data to establish prices. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether rent standards reflect adjusted AMI. The Director of Housing and Community Development responded the formula is set to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 1, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-11-01.pdf |