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CityCouncil | 2017-10-17 | 15 | Councilmember Matarrese; stated he is still hoping landlords and tenants can work out a deal. Mayor Spencer inquired whether it is possible for landlords and tenants to resolve the issue and not place the matter on the ballot. The City Attorney responded that the matter is an initiative Charter amendment and must go on the ballot. Councilmember Oddie stated the parties can come to a deal and decide to support another ballot initiative. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she supports the November ballot due to the cost. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 9:21 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:31 p.m. (17-632) Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code (AMC) to Add Section 30-18, Universal Residential Design. Introduced. The Assistant Community Development Director gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how the ordinance addresses the concern from the Building Industry Association (BIA). The Assistant Community Development Director responded the BIA's concern is will the ordinance dramatically increase costs or change the kinds of housing that can be built in Alameda; stated the City believes the ordinance is structured not to dramatically increase the cost of housing or the kinds of housing that can be built; there will be an annual report to see how the ordinance is working. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether projects already in the pipeline are exempt from the universal design ordinance. The Assistant Community Development Director responded the universal design components are approved at the design review stage; stated if the project has already gone through the design review stage, then it will not be held to the universal design ordinance; staff has been discussing universal design with every project for five years. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether universal design would be subject to a call for review, to which the Assistant Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 17, 2017 11 | CityCouncil/2017-10-17.pdf |