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CityCouncil | 2018-09-04 | 22 | have some element of private open space. Mayor Spencer inquired how the City could ensure that public common areas would be maintained. The Planning Services Manager responded the Municipal Code includes maintenance requirements for new developments that include landscaping or open space. Mayor Spencer inquired if additional language can be included to ensure that areas are maintained properly, to which the Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative. In response to Councilmember Oddie's concern about language related to affordable housing balcony requirements, the Planning Services Manager stated a previous Housing Authority project review lead to the discovery of inadequacies in the current ordinance. Councilmember Oddie stated language restricting personal outdoor open space for affordable housing does not seem equitable. Mayor Spencer concurred with Councilmember Oddie; stated community open space areas should be well maintained if private open space is no longer available. The Planning Services Manager stated a previous Housing Authority project was able to have 58 balconies and patios, balanced with a community room, a playground plus other common amenities. Vice Mayor Vella stated it seems like a question of enforcement; the question is what happens when landscape maintenance or access to open space is not adequate; inquired whether the issue could be raised with the Housing Authority with a way for the City to follow up if issues continue. The Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the City has landscape maintenance agreements that are guaranteed by bonds for some projects. Mayor Spencer inquired if a requirement could be in place for all projects. The Planning Services Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the proposed language was produced via Design Review, which is a public process. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for the recommendation. Expressed support; noted the regulations could be used for other projects throughout the City: Danielle Thoe, Alameda Housing Authority. Mayor Spencer stated that she has driven by projects in the City and some are not Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 20 September 4, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-09-04.pdf |