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CityCouncil | 2018-09-04 | 23 | are homeless is an extravagance; there are ways of creating affordable-by-design housing; consumers can make their decision where to apply; putting more affordable- by-design options in developments is paramount; people who are housing insecure are not worried about whether or not they have a balcony. Councilmember Oddie stated his issue is with new developments; everyone should have personal open space as an amenity, which is an equity issue; people who live in multi-family housing should not be discriminated against. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the staff recommendation and introduction of the ordinance. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Spencer requested a friendly amendment to add language and conditions requiring projects to have a maintenance clause and bond for common areas. Councilmember Matarrese accepted the friendly amendment to add in a long-term maintenance agreement. The Planning Services Manager clarified, the Council is requesting to add conditions regarding long-term maintenance of the open space areas as part of the Design Review approval for the open space plans. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 4. Abstention: Councilmember Oddie - 1. (18-486) Recommendation to Receive a Report on the Alameda Museum Archival Activities on Behalf of the City; and Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement with the Alameda Museum in an Amount Not to Exceed $42,600 Annually for a Five Year Total Expenditure of $213,000, for Archival Services of City of Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 21 September 4, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-09-04.pdf |