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CityCouncil | 2019-01-02 | 5 | 9 landlords. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired the location of the services, to which Mr. Ashbrook responded Mastick Senior Center. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed concern about seniors with limited mobility having to travel to Oakland for services; stated it is great to know there are local services available at Mastick Senior Center. Mr. Ashbrook stated home visits are available as well. Councilmember Daysog stated it is imperative for the City to have a set aside, acknowledge and provide services for the elderly. Councilmember Oddie stated the item is not related to deciding any funding or giving direction on funding; that he is comfortable with the needs statement; the second item listed for priority is preventing homelessness; increasing housing opportunities for homeless and extremely low income households and delivering support services to promote stability and independence should be kept in mind as decisions are made. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated it is overwhelming that the need is so great, but the City's resources are finite. Councilmember Vella moved approval of the needs statement with the amendment. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (19-016) Recommendation to Receive the Report on the Initiative Measure to Change the Land Use Designation for an Approximately 3.65 Acre Site on McKay Avenue, by Amending the General Plan Designation from Office to Open Space, and by Amending the Zoning Ordinance from Administrative-Professional District to Open Space District and Consider the Following Options: Option 1 - Adopt the Ordinance; or Option 2 - Adopt a Resolution Submitting the Ordinance to the Voters. Resolution No. 15473, Calling a Special Election in the City of Alameda on April 9, 2019 for the Submission of a Proposed Initiative Measure to Change the Land Use Designation for an Approximately 3.65 Acre Site on McKay Avenue, by Amending the General Plan Designation from Office of Open Space, and by Amending the Zoning Ordinance from Administrative-Professional District to Open Space District." Adopted. The City Clerk gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Vella inquired who drafted the ballot question, to which the City Clerk responded legal staff and City staff worked collectively on the question. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 2, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-01-02.pdf |