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CityCouncil | 2017-09-19 | 13 | The City Manager stated there are two types of incentives already being done with ADUs: from the State level, streamlining permitting and not requiring parking and the local incentives are not collecting development impact fees. Councilmember Oddie stressed the importance of reviewing the proforma for projects; concerned with smaller homes still not being affordable due to the market; stated the option of tiny homes should be pursued. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to see an analysis of affordable by design; expressed concerns that affordable by design is not working; she would like staff's input regarding the trend of California laws requiring an objective standard. Mayor Spencer stated that she has to leave and requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Gianna Marie Ratto and Richard Heaps. *** Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of synthesizing the comments from Council, monitoring what is going on in the State, getting facts around the question of the in lieu payments, affordable by design, and how to maximize the movement within the 15%, and review what kind of visibility the City can get the State to cast on what types of profits are being taken away; he would like staff to return in six months with answers to said questions. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion with the friendly amendment that the analysis of the funding option be included. Councilmember Matarrese accepted the friendly amendment Under discussion, Mayor Spencer inquired whether all Councilmember comments will be included in the motion. Councilmember Matarrese responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification on the in lieu fees; inquired whether Councilmember Matarrese would like to get rid of in lieu fees altogether. Councilmember Matarrese responded in the negative; stated he would like to know if there is a source for potential revenue with in lieu fees and is it meaningful revenue. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the two parts she requested is included in the motion. Councilmember Matarrese responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer stated she wants to ensure that everyone's comments are included in the motion. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 19, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-09-19.pdf |