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CityCouncil | 2017-07-18 | 7 | Board. Not adopted; and (17-480B) Adoption of Resolution Appointing Steven Gortler as a Member of the Planning Board. Not adopted. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of addressing the Commission on Disability Issues appointment separate from the Planning Board. Mayor Spencer seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 4. Noes: Councilmember Matarrese - 1. Expressed concern over having Planning Board members who want to help Alameda achieve its housing goals: Philip James, Alameda. Urged Council to reconsider the nominees for the Planning Board; stated the Planning Board members must understand the need for housing in Alameda: Cheri Johansen, Alameda Progressives. Stated when new housing is opposed to solve traffic issues or prioritize views of current homeowners, it is an injustice to those with the fewest resources: Angela Hockabout, Alameda Home Team. Urged Council to support the appointment of Ruben Tilos to the Planning Board: Dorothy Freeman, Alameda. Stated Planning Board members need to understand the need for more housing and take the issues seriously; urged Council to appoint Planning Board members who understand the need for housing: Michael Goff, San Francisco. Stated Renewed Hope is opposed to the two nominees to the Planning Board; there is a housing crisis in the State and Alameda does not need obstructionists on the Planning Board: Doyle Sailor, Renewed Hope. Stated the Alameda Renters Coalition (ARC) strongly endorse the position by Renewed Hope; the housing crisis in Alameda needs to be alleviated: Tony Grimm, ARC. Stated a formal application process should be put into place for all Board and Commission nominees; made suggestions on said process: Beth Kenny, Alameda. Stated appointees to the Planning Board should understand the need for affordable housing: Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope Housing Advocates. Stated the Chamber of Commerce does not support the nominees for the Planning Board; voting no on projects just to say no is not good for business: Kari Thompson, Chamber of Commerce. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 18, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-18.pdf |