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CityCouncil | 2018-12-04 | 2 | Mayor Spencer read the proclamation and presented it to Sea Scouts Cole Harris, Mason Ensley, Ken Kirwin, and Skipper Ken Shupe. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Spencer announced the Annual Review of the Affordable Housing Ordinance [paragraph no. 18-655 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*18-653) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on November 7,2018. Approved. (*18-654) Ratified bills in the amount of $2,285,182.03. (18-655) Recommendation to Accept the Annual Review of the Affordable Housing Ordinance and the City's Affordable Housing Unit Fee Consistent with Section 27-1 of the Alameda Municipal Code and California Government Code Section 66001, and Accept the Annual Affordable Housing Unit Fee Fund Activity Report. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director stated the she and the Housing Authority Management Analyst are available to respond to any questions. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft requested the Base Reuse and Community Development Director to explain the fee. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director stated every year, the City is required to file an annual report with the City Council on the amount of money received, the amount of money expended, and the purpose of the expenditure; the fee is charged to certain commercial development projects to mitigate impacts on affordable housing. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she has no problem levying the fee and collecting it; expressed concern over the ending fund balance of $144,609; stated that she would prefer not to see a six figure balance left. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director stated the fund can fluctuate, and is used for special studies, projects and administrative costs; staff cannot rely on the same amount of money remaining in the fund every year. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 December 4, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-12-04.pdf |