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CityCouncil | 2017-03-21 | 9 | do not happen overnight; the project is an appropriate place to house the formerly homeless; she hopes the plan moves forward. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he hopes Council considers deed restrictions when defining workforce housing; he wants to make sure public funds are not gifted; the plan is long overdue and he is ready to vote for it. Councilmember Oddie stated that he appreciates the scenarios broken down; workforce housing should be addressed; he is looking forward to moving forward. Councilmember Oddie moved introduction of the ordinance. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Vella stated the matter has been a long time coming; discussions have been productive; the plan is something the City can be proud of and has a lot of potential; more workforce housing in Scenario 4 is exciting; affordable housing is important; it is a nice step forward; she supports the project. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Base Reuse Director stated the property is public property. Mayor Spencer stated that people's property should be for the people; she voted no on the last go round when the plan had a high-end apartment builder; she is excited to see the additional 67 units and the breakdown in Scenario 4 which is what she was looking for and what a project on the people's property should look like; she hopes the project ends up with the 343 units suggested in Scenario 4; asking hard questions is critical; she would not support Scenarios 1, 2, or 3 because the numbers are not there; she hopes the community would advocate for Scenario 4. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (17-196) Summary: 1) Public Hearing to Consider Forming City of Alameda Community Facilities District (CFD) (Alameda Point Public Services District), 2) Form the District, 3) Call for a Special Election, 4) Declare the Results of the Election, and 5) Introduce an Ordinance Levying Special Taxes within the District. Public Hearing to Consider Formation of City of Alameda Community Facilities District No. 17-1 (Alameda Point Public Services District) Called Pursuant to Resolution of Intention to Form the CFD Adopted March 7, 2017; (17-196A) Resolution No. 15249, "Of Formation of the City of Alameda Community Facilities District No. 17-1 (Alameda Point Public Services District), Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within the District, Preliminarily Establishing an Appropriations Limit for the District, and Submitting Levy of the Special Tax and the Establishment of the Appropriations Limit to the Qualified Electors of the District." Adopted; Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 21, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-03-21.pdf |