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CityCouncil | 2017-10-17 | 10 | urged Council to send back the nomination: Brian McGuire, Alameda. Mayor Spencer outlined Ms. Cozad's qualifications. Councilmember Matarrese stated Ms. Cozad understands the need to deliver affordable housing; he supports appointing Ms. Cozad. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated affordable housing is an important issue for Alameda; she would like a balance of different perspectives represented on the Planning Board, for that reason she will not support appointing Ms. Cozad. Councilmember Oddie stated the nominee needs to be someone more focused on the housing crisis. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution. Mayor Spencer seconded the motion, which failed by following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Matarrese and Mayor Spencer - 2. Noes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft and Oddie - 2. Abstention: Vice Mayor Vella - 1. (17-630) Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Ground Lease Agreement between Eden Housing, Inc., and the City of Alameda for a 70-Unit Family Affordable Housing Project on Block 8, within Site A at Alameda Point. Introduced; and (17-630 A) Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Ground Lease Agreement between Eden Housing, Inc., and the City of Alameda for a 60-Unit Senior Affordable Housing Project on Block 8 within Site A at Alameda Point. Introduced. The Base Reuse Director gave a brief presentation. In response to the Base Reuse Directors comment regarding the wording change to the ordinance, Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired which ordinance she was referring to changing, to which the Base Reuse Director responded both ordinances. Councilmember Matarrese inquired who funds the contingency program and what the benefit or detriment is to the developer holding the project. The Base Reuse Director responded Eden is on the hook to finance the project if Alameda Point Partners defaults. Councilmember Matarrese inquired what impact, positive, negative or neutral, does the project have on Alameda Point Partners. The Base Reuse Director responded that the impact will be positive. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 17, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-10-17.pdf |