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CityCouncil | 2018-10-02 | 14 | affordable housing creates difficulties in meeting even the 25% affordable housing limits. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City needs the project and the affordable housing units; urged voting "yes" on Propositions 1 and 2 on the November ballot. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Vella - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the fifth amendment [adoption of the resolution], including a requirement in the fifth amendment for frequent, quarterly monitoring reports to the Council either on agenda or off, in an effort to abate problems, make up for lost time and aid acceleration of the project. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion. Under discussion, Vice Mayor Vella stated the $1.7 million would be back-filled, which is an important aspect; both projects are essential; the goal is to receive outside funding; working together is important; the City can leverage connections with letters of support in order to further help the process of procuring funding; she will support the item. Councilmember Oddie stated Berkeley and Emeryville both proposed affordable housing bonds; requested staff to provide information about what doing so would look like for Alameda. Mayor Spencer expressed support for the motion and appreciation of Eden; stated affordable units, plus workforce housing with as little market-rate, is most desired. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (18-555) Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 3086 Amending the Zoning Map to Permit Hotels at 2350 Harbor Bay Parkway ("Parcel 1"). Not introduced; and (18-555A) Recommendation to Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Proceed with Acquisition of 2370 Harbor Bay Parkway ("Parcel 4") for Open Space and Park Purposes. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director gave a Power Point presentation. Expressed support for amending the zoning; stated taxes generated from hotels provide a positive impact: Anthony Jones. Urged approval of amending the zoning to allow a hotel: K. Abdul. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 2, 2018 11 | CityCouncil/2018-10-02.pdf |