pages: CityCouncil/2018-01-02.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2018-01-02 | 8 | The City Manager stated the staff perspective is that there are connections between the Housing Authority, the City and Carmel Partners. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the presentation can succinctly focus on what the Housing Authority is trying to deliver and holds relative to the MOU. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the Housing Authority was represented in the meetings that have taken place between Carmel Partners and the City. The City Manager responded the Housing Authority was represented in most of the meetings. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council is not negotiating; Council will provide direction to the City Manager to negotiate. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the Housing Authority will speak directly to the grid layout of the streets. The Housing Authority Director responded that she will discuss the removal of the G overlay, expanding opportunities for affordable housing, and how the infrastructure greatly impacts the feasibility of the housing; continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the current MOU being presented to Council contains the terms of modification on Mosley Avenue that the Housing Authority is requesting in its letter. The Community Development Director responded in the negative; stated said term can be added to the MOU. Mayor Spencer inquired whether staff is requesting Council to add a specific date to the MOU. The Community Development Director responded in the negative; stated staff is requesting Council to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the MOU; the date can be addressed as part of finalizing the MOU. Mayor Spencer requested clarification on the Housing Authority letter. The Community Development Director stated there are two alternatives for Mosley Avenue; staff is still negotiating, but would like direction from Council on the matter. Stated that she supports the production of more housing in Alameda; urged Council to remove the G overlay; she does not support removing the cap: Katherine Mertz, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 2, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-01-02.pdf |