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CityCouncil | 2017-12-19 | 10 | The Assistant Community Development Director responded the project is 100% multi- family homes. Mayor Spencer requested clarification on the language "up to." The Assistant Community Development Director responded the "up to" refers to the maximum. Mayor Spencer stated some documents do not list a minimum, only "up to." The Assistant Community Development Director responded that if the total number of units of the project goes down, the percentage of affordable by design goes down as well. Councilmember Oddie requested clarification regarding the details of the $1 million down payment assistance program. The Assistant Community Development Director responded the City has a down payment assistance program through the Housing Authority. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the program is only available to first time homebuyers and has an income requirement. Mayor Spencer noted there are different categories of first time homebuyers. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Housing Authority would have the guidelines. The Assistant Community Development Director continued the presentation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether a clipper card could be offered for all types of transportation, not only Alameda County (AC) Transit. The Assistant Community Development Director responded the money for transit can be used for any form of transportation; continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired how many floors is 60 feet. The Assistant Community Development Director responded the number of floors would depend on the design; stated if there is parking in the structure, there could be 4 to 5 stories. Mayor Spencer inquired why the Panomar was allowed to be so high. The Assistant Community Development Director responded that he is unsure; stated the building has been around a long time. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 December 19, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-12-19.pdf |