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CityCouncil | 2017-03-07 | 8 | Vice Mayor Vella stated Alameda scored low in the application process; inquired what is the plan if the City does not get the cap and trade for the family project. The Base Reuse Director responded Alameda's score was low because all the infrastructure was removed and was not counted; there is no good answer to the question; at some point, there is no money. Councilmember Oddie inquired if the City is doing anything on the lobbying side, to which the Base Reuse Director responded in the affirmative. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the HAHCD Director stated the HA is technically not making the decision on how to allocate the vouchers; the scoring process determines how the vouchers are distributed; the rules have changed; if legislation becomes effective, there will be more support for housing projects. The City Manager stated the City is receiving money early for the highest two priority projects; the money is formula based and the City is competing with other cities in the County, including San Leandro and Hayward; the $50 million is being divided amongst four agencies. Stated Renewed Hope supports Alameda County Measure A1 funds for the two low and very low income housing projects in Alameda: Doyle Saylor, Renewed Hope. Urged the Council to vote yes on the funding: Kari Thompson, Chamber of Commerce and Alameda Homeless Network. Urged Council to support the "Everyone Belongs Here" sentiment by approving the bond program to provide the housing needed: Philip James, Alameda. Stated building housing in Alameda and the region takes too long and is complicated; the Site A plan is delayed; affordable and market rate housing needs to be delivered now; urged Council to use the resources it has at its disposal: Brian McGuire, Renewed Hope. Expressed support for the bond program; stated funding affordable housing is difficult; Urged Council not to lose sight of community development and support the proposal: Karen Bey, Alameda. Stated the City is not alone; all of the other cities in Alameda County are facing the same predicament; he supports the bond program and hopes Council moves forward with the staff recommendation: Former Councilmember Tony Daysog, Alameda. Councilmember Oddie stated Council still has to do due diligence when a large sum of money is being requested; Council is being asked to fund projects that were thought to already be fully funded. Urged Council to authorize the bond program financing: Helen Sause, Alameda Home Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 March 7, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-03-07.pdf |