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CityCouncil | 2018-07-10 | 13 | In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Community Development Director stated staff has proposed a program of one moderate income unit per project up to a maximum of 30%. Mayor Spencer inquired what the amount is based on, to which the Community Development Director responded the amount is based on the negotiations between the School Board and Housing Authority. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Community Development Director stated the funding has to be used for low and very low income housing on a reimbursement basis only. Mayor Spencer inquired whether AUSD employees would receive a preference point immediately even if very low and low units have not been built. The Community Development Director responded $3 million worth of expenses have already been generated over the past fiscal years; stated costs have already been incurred and will be reimbursed before one inclusionary moderate income unit is awarded. Mayor Spencer inquired whether 30% will be given regardless of the number of very low and low units, to which the Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer stated concern was expressed over discrimination; inquired whether preference points can be awarded when there is no relationship between the number of units being built with the money. The City Attorney responded the 1991 pass through agreement had the 20% housing money go to the School District; stated the intention of the agreement was that the School District was going to attempt to build housing, which did not happen; the City is trying to protect the money and continue to have it flow to the City to build affordable housing in Alameda; the School District worked out a deal with the Housing Authority; the School District wants employees to gain a benefit from the pass through money; the City controls moderate income housing through inclusionary policy; employees of the School District still have to meet all eligibility requirements; doing so is not legally improper. Mayor Spencer stated the preference point is very valuable; she thinks there would have to be a relationship between the percentage being offered and the number of units being built. The City Attorney stated 30% of the moderate units are not being given to School District employees; zero AUSD employees could qualify and all units would be available to other citizens. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 July 10, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-07-10.pdf |