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CityCouncil | 2018-06-19 | 9 | Ted Anderson, Cushman and Wakefield, stated instruction and direction was sought from the Planning Board and the Historical Advisory Board; the recommendation was the highest and best use for the property is single-family or duplex; the structure cannot be demolished. Vice Mayor Vella stated the City is in a unique position and has property throughout the City; would like to consider any other parcels. The Assistant Community Development Director stated there was a request to look at other City property for potential development for affordable housing; staff is looking at the properties right now. Stated land is one of the most expensive items to build affordable housing: she thinks it is bordering on criminal to give the property away and a sad use of public land; the problem of affordable housing cannot be solved; urged Council to look beyond for a solution: Catherine Pauling, Alameda. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she is willing to move forward with conditions; the City owns land and other parcels across the City, which need to be added to the affordable housing stock; part of the money is already allocated in the budget for the EOC; the project will create two housing units; she understands it is cost and structurally prohibited for the historic aspect; she would like funds to be used to help build more affordable housing units. Councilmember Oddie concurred with Vice Mayor Vella; stated that he wishes more could have been done with the property; he supports the agreement as long as Vice Mayor Vella's conditions are included in the motion. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated seeking sources and sites for affordable housing is always on-going; she does not think there is any money left over from the sale to go towards affordable housing; the proceeds should be used to pay down loans for the new Fire Station 3 and EOC. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of authorizing the sale [introduction of the ordinance] and use of the proceeds to pay down the costs of the EOC, and examining other City properties for the purpose of developing affordable housing units. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (18-375) Recommendation to Determine Council's Interest in Authoring a Ballot Argument Against the Initiative Measure that Proposes to Amend the City Charter by Incorporating into the Charter, Ordinance 3148 Rent Stabilization and Limitations on Evictions, with Certain Modifications on the November 6, 2018 Ballot. The City Clerk gave a brief presentation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 June 19, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-06-19.pdf |