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CityCouncil | 2019-03-19 | 12 | Stated Alameda should push for CASA to have strong tenant protections; discussed opportunities to hold neighboring cities accountable, and how to capture value and fees: Brian McGuire, Alameda. Stated the housing plan is going to make problems worse; major changes are needed; the emphasis should not be on job creation: William Smith, Alameda. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the presentation shows no high quality bus lines; inquired the reason AC Transit Line 51A and the ferry are not included in the assessment. The Base Reuse and Community Development Director responded Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) produced a map based on the definition of a high quality bus transit route, which is a separate category from ferries; outlined the parameters for high quality bus route per MTC. Mr. Paul stated Bay Metro can correct any mistakes that may have been made. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he believes Line 51A meets the criteria for high quality bus route. Councilmember Daysog stated officials from Contra Costa County cities raised concerned about the CASA Compact at East Bay League of Cities meetings; expressed concern over supporting the CASA Compact; stated Alameda Renters Coalition (ARC) is also concerned about the Compact; that he prefers the language included in late 2015 to early 2016 related to 5% threshold trigger for implementing local rent stabilization measures; the Bay Area Consumer Price Index (CPI) in addition to the 5% increase could yield close to a 9% rent increase; expressed concern over loss of local prerogative; stated that he is not able to provide any recommendations on the CASA Compact; the City will be vulnerable if the CASA Compact is passed as presented; line- by-line analysis is needed on the regulatory effects on Alameda; outlined San Francisco Assemblymember Chiu's regional housing plan; stated that he would like to accept the presentation, but have internal City analysis. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that Councilmember Vella and herself sit on a State-wide policy committee on housing community and economic development for the League of California cities; the subcommittee proposed legislation will reviewed at an upcoming meeting in southern California; outlined the legislative task force to implement the CASA Compact; stated the issue is not without controversy, but housing is an important issue, and every city must do its part; discussed criticisms of the CASA Compact. Councilmember Vella stated many legislative points touch on housing in various capacities; it is important for Council to have a say in what ends up happening with upcoming legislation; Council should be aware and able to advocate for Alameda with Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 March 19, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-03-19.pdf |