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CityCouncil | 2018-04-03 | 9 | Vice Mayor Vella stated information needs to get out about the constraints being put on the City; traffic cannot be used to prevent housing; the City is committed to finding traffic solutions; discussed inclusionary housing; stated a feasibility study is needed; affordable housing projects have not received needed funding; suggested reviewing Stockton's universal basic income philanthropic fund and working with large scale employers; stated there should be a compressive budget discussion about using City funds for projects; discussed the RRAC numbers; stated funds might be able to be used more efficiently. Mayor Spencer expressed her support for the RRAC; inquired about prioritizing affordable housing projects. The Assistant Community Development Director responded a Housing Element policy requires affordable housing projects to be prioritized, but the policy should be clarified. Mayor Spencer inquired whether staff has outstanding work on any affordable housing projects, to which the Assistant Community Development Director responded in the negative; stated staff is currently working on the public review process for Rosefield and 128 units at Site A are ready to go. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding data collection, the Assistant Community Development Director stated the issue is important; the City should use its own financial feasibility consultants to show requiring units does not make a project unfeasible. Mayor Spencer stated that she would support a study that provides meaningful insight into a project and figures out the sweet spot; however, the City has fiscal issues and she would want to ensure any study is a good use of funds; inquired whether the City has a list of acceptable manufactured units. The Assistant Community Development Director responded the designs and industry are transforming very fast in a positive way; stated people can send links and pictures to staff; there have not been a lot yet. Mayor Spencer requested staff to review allowing carpools in the dedicate bus lane, as well as a traffic signal in Oakland, and do anything that can keep traffic flowing; suggested green housing building standards be considered; discussed workforce housing; stated that she would like to see workforce housing for purchase, rather than rentals; property needs to be preserved for maritime, industry and jobs, which need to be protected. Councilmember Oddie stated there is a need for rental data; noted a statewide effort to repeal Costa Hawkins could be on the November ballot. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 April 3, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-04-03.pdf |