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CityCouncil | 2017-02-21 | 10 | Vice Mayor Vella stated she reviewed the proposed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revisions to airport noise; noted the proposal deals with more than just commercial airplanes; suggested removing the word "commercial"; she would not want to limit the types of aircraft. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, Vice Mayor Vella stated the airport noise not only comes from planes; other factors include general ground elevation, climate, and the atmosphere; she wants to make sure the correction is made. Councilmember Oddie stated the Maritime Administration (MARAD) is the number one tenant for Alameda; he would like to nurture and keep the relationship positive; he supports Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) by Senator Atkins which is the $75 recording fee, which would raise up to $500 million for affordable housing; Assembly Bill 71 (AB 71) is another $300 million for affordable housing which will be matched and raised by eliminating the tax deduction for second mortgages; he hopes Alameda can support a lot of sanctuary bills and have realistic responses to the homelessness crisis; Assembly Bill 1643 (AB 1643) increases renters' tax credit. Councilmember Matarrese stated he thinks the plan is good; he hopes to receive notice if things move ahead at the Capital; information should be broadcast so the plan is not a once a year exercise carried over from year to year; he would like to see Council direction return in March for public discussion of the results of the priority setting meeting; he hopes to align priorities with the legislative program; the renters' credit should be moved up and there should be discussion of the housing crises; income inequality contributes to the housing crisis; Del Monte units will cost about $600,000 to build; Council needs to do more regarding the homeless issue; getting the government to declare a state of emergency should be a priority; the problem is growing; the legislative approach should be with the County, State and neighboring cities; he supports a tax deduction for rent paid under a certain level. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to figure out a place to add workforce housing; projects have affordable and luxury housing, but nothing for workforce housing. The City Manager stated workforce housing is a high priority for Council as part of inclusionary housing; inquired whether Mayor Spencer wants the City to ask for State funding. Mayor Spencer responded in the affirmative; stated Council has to intentionally support workforce housing, otherwise the City will not get funding. In response to the City Manager's inquiry, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council should support legislation to add affordable and workforce housing. Mayor Spencer stated she would like to see the housing programs spelled out as a City priority, not just a League of California Cities priority; she would like the City to support Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 February 21, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-02-21.pdf |