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CityCouncil | 2018-01-16 | 9 | Stated the cap is against the City's Housing Element; urged Council to support the proposal to alleviate the housing crisis: Toni Grimm, Alameda Renters Coalition (ARC). Thanked Council for removing the cap and supporting affordable housing: Liz Verela, Building Futures. Stated the notice in the paper that stated that Carmel Partners requested the cap be removed, which is incorrect: Irene Dieter, Alameda. Urged Council to not impose a new cap: Doug Biggs, Alameda Point Collaborative. Urged Council to support the project to provide much needed housing: Gaby Dolphin, Alameda. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she does not agree with the statement that removing the cap will reduce the number of affordable housing; she is ready to support the ordinance. Councilmember Matarrese stated the project needs to be 30 units per acre for affordable housing; the City needs leverage to trade with a developer to receive more affordable housing; he would like to replace the resolution language with 15 units on the parcel that will be privately owned and make it 30 units on the parcel from the Housing Authority and Habitat from Humanity to deliver affordable units. Mayor Spencer requested clarification regarding how staff can obtain a higher percentage of affordable housing. The City Manager stated if the parcel is sold and a new developer requests to build more than 15 units per acre, staff could request additional benefits from the developer; staff can request additional affordable housing units or any items that would benefit the community. Councilmember Matarrese stated affordable housing is expensive to build and he would like to ensure the value the City is giving the private owners is leveraged. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she raised the point previously and staff stated it would be possible but difficult to do; she would like to remove administrative road blocks to affordable housing; she is in support of moving forward on the project. Councilmember Oddie requested clarification on a hypothetical; inquired whether Carmel Partners could purchase the property then sell it in the future and the developer could tear the entire structure down and build something else. The City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the hypothetical pertains to the private property, not the Housing Authority parcel. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 January 16, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-01-16.pdf |