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CityCouncil | 2017-10-17 | 16 | Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the waiver allows for a huge exemption and if the waiver undermines the standard the City is trying to set. The Assistant Community Development Director responded in the negative. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether staff can make disclosing profits mandatory if a developer is citing cost as the reason for requesting the waiver. The Assistant Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Urged Council to support the ordinance: Beth Kenny, Alameda. Urged Council to build more universal design housing in Alameda: Audrey Lord- Hausman, Alameda. Stated other cities fit universal design into smaller footprints; universal design is crucial for aging in place residents: Jennifer Barrett, Commission on Disability Issues. Urged Council to support the ordinance; stated Alameda needs more universal design housing: Arnold Brillenger, Alameda. Expressed concern about the waiver process; stated that he supports the annual reporting to allow for changes and modifications: Bob Glover, BIA Bay Area. Expressed support for the ordinance: John Knox White, Alameda. Councilmember Matarrese stated the City might be subsidizing profits by granting the waiver; tracking the data and having the ability to modify the ordinance based on new information is critical. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she supports the ordinance. Councilmember Oddie concurred with Councilmember Matarrese regarding the waiver; stated that he supports the ordinance. Vice Mayor Vella expressed concern over the waiver; stated that she likes that Council can make modifications if something is not working; she would like to ensure Alameda has housing with universal design. Mayor Spencer concurred with the fellow Councilmembers. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved introduction of ordinance amending the Alameda Municipal Code to add Section 30-18, Universal Residential Design. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 17, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-10-17.pdf |